Welcome to Defence Lab Training. We are not a 1000-year-old martial art passed down through generations but a unique self defence and martial arts system that continues to evolve to meet the demands of our society. If you live in Guildford or Godalming and are looking for a unique self defence system that has been tried and tested and gone through 20 years of development and scientific study, then our self defence classes are for you. We look at multiple opponent threats, including fighting back from the ground upwards and knowing how to move and strike back using the power in our body mechanics.
Whilst learning a truly free-thinking, self-defence programme, our self defence students can also expect a good dose of fun and fitness. Alongside adult lessons for teenagers upwards, we also run a kid-friendly DL Kids anti-bullying programme for children from aged four upwards, where kids will learn to beat the bullies, avoid danger and react to danger appropriately.
They will also build their confidence, self-belief and self-awareness, improve their fitness, strength, mobility, coordination and reflexes and they will also look at key life skills like honour, teamwork, discipline, respect and self-control. We also study the programme, Learning for Life, which is designed to prepare our young people for the complexities of contemporary society. Added to this, the kids in our classes develop new friendships away from school and have a great time!
We still grade with coloured belts like traditional martial arts like Karate, Jeet Kun Do, Muay Thai, Wing Chun but Defence Lab is not designed as a sport for in the ring; it is simply created for reality-based combat, designed to defend yourself on the street. The programme concentrates on developing practical and functional resolutions of violent street altercations and it is constantly changing and adapting as the world around us changes.
- Burn calories and incinerate fat
- Build confidence and self esteem
- Improve fitness, strength and conditioning
- Develop flexibility and mobility
- Build team work and make new friends
- Improve mental well-being
Alongside, our regular sessions with DBS-checked and professional instructors, we organise:
- Private 1-2-1 personal safety lessons or small group classes for two or more
- Tailor-made corporate team-building or bespoke packages
- Seminars, including women-only seminars
- Fun Teambuilding events for corporates
- Defence Lab parties
Our bespoke packages can be tailored towards business and corporate clients, schools and colleges and others. To register for a free class, or to talk to our team about the system and its benefits, please call us today on 0800 246 1878.
Cannot speak highly enough of Tahir (lead instructor) and his methods of training. My 11 year old daughter started here in December and her enthusiasm show’s no bounds! The whole training ethos has had such a positive impact on her. Training can be hard but is always fun and teaches everyone respect and the value of looking out for not just yourself but friends as well. I can highly recommend this class to anyone interested in getting fitter, having fun and learning skills to take forward in life. Come along, give it a try, you will not be disappointed!!! .
The DNA Fight System self defence programme, taught near GU1, Guildford
The ‘DNA’ fight programme, devised by founder Andy Norman, is a combat system based in reality and focuses on defence in our world now. For example, it teaches students how to defend themselves against group attack because people are rarely set upon by one person. Traditional martial arts are only designed for one-to-one situations and are less effective in real-life situations.
When you train with us you will get a chance to train with Andy Norman and the top team. We don’t consider any self defence system to be perfect; our system is constantly changing and evolving so even our experts consider themselves constant students, who are learning all the time.
Bespoke self defence courses and events for Guildford businesses and schools
Our cutting-edge self defence courses can be adapted for corporate or business clients or for schools and colleges. We can create tailor-made packages that are designed for team-building or that tackle women’s self defence. We can also create a day that is aimed at a specific sector of work.
Benefits of our courses include:
- A more cohesive team due to better team-working and cooperation
- Boosted morale, staff motivation, staff retention and staff loyalty.
- Increased compliance with health and safety
- Reduction in stress-related staff sickness
We also offer 1-2-1 tuition or can teach small groups for more individual attention.
Do you want to get fit and learn something truly special and unique? Book a trial self defence fitness lesson near Guildford and Godalming
For a free taster session, call us on 0800 246 1878 or email us on info@defencelabtraining.co.uk . Alternatively, you can fill in an online contact form and we will give you a call back.
