About Us
The London Self Defence Academy offers a comprehensive self-defense training system, renowned for its safety record and tailored classes for all ages and experience levels. Their unique approach combines martial arts and self-defense techniques into an empowering curriculum, fostering confidence and practical skills for real-world situations. With a focus on beginners to advanced learners, the Academy changes lives by building confidence and self-defense capabilities
Ondrej
Head Instructor
2nd Dan black belt
Ondrej has been teaching Aikido and trained in various martial arts in London such as boxing, systema, krav maga, bjj and swordplay for many years. He has the ability to transform wide range of techniques into more practical and applicable form of self defence that can be used in any situation. “Your training consists of many segments such as mindset, level of fitness, adaptability, mindfulness and practical application” He is also an expert in nutrition and fitness which has given him the ability to train to a very high level. Over the years Ondrej has managed to invent his own techniques which have been added to the Self Defence Academy London syllabus. Ondrej is also a qualified Nutritionist and Personal Trainer. For more information visit:
Sam
Head Instructor
Im a life long martial artist, with Aikido being my first discipline as a child. Throughout my teens I trained in a variety of combat sports including Boxing, Sambo, Wrestling, Brazilian Jui Jitsu, Muay Thai and MMA, amassing 10 years of combat experience.
I also attended the Army Cadet Force for 7 years, finishing with a distinction of “Master Cadet”, which signified my elite competence in a variety of subjects including teaching, shooting, orienteering, field tactics and leadership. During my time at university I competed in boxing on a varsity level and one unlicensed bout totalling a current record of 3-0. Outside of civilian and military academia, I have worked in the Security Industry for 8 years in almost all settings; from private boat parties on the Thames to high end retail security in Knightsbridge. I aspire to be a World Heavyweight Champion in MMA and my passion is expressing the “Artistic” side of combat and defence.
Paige
Head Instructor
I have been into combat sports from a young age.
Started Fencing at the age of 10. Throughout school I have regularly trained and competed in national competitions.
Since, I taught Fencing to kids of all ages. I have always been in love with fitness and martial arts.
I have been practicing Boxing and Muay Thai for few years now and recently took part in a fight which I won.
I know and understand how scary it can be being a young woman in London. Which makes me so passionate about teaching effective and accessible self defence skills.
Bysshe
Instructor
1st Dan black belt
I have always loved martial arts and their horizons of possibility; there is always something new to learn. At 14, I began to study Cornish wrestling and kickboxing, and then turned to Aikido, Iaido, and Kendo. I developed a particular interest in weapons and how to defend oneself against them simply yet forcefully, which was provoked by an unpleasant altercation on the street. After years of practising these arts, I want to share the effective techniques I have learned.
As a teenager, I captained my county football team, and played varsity rugby. I am also a specialist in English Romantic poetry.
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Berengere
Instructor
1st Dan black belt
I have had an interest in martial arts ever since I was a little kid watching Jackie Chan movies in the 90s. I started training in Aikido 12 years ago and have also trained in weapons, gymnastics boxing and jiu-jitsu. I thoroughly enjoy teaching martial arts and self defence and sharing the knowledge that has helped me to stay safe over the years.
Alex
Instructor
I was always attracted to martial arts, practical self-defence, and the simplicity and elegance of Aikido moves. It was important for me to be able to cause maximum damage with minimal effort, and mostly (being a girl who doesn't specialise in weight lifting) using my size and flexibility against a larger opponent. I love the technicality of the self-defence techniques we teach, and seeing how every moment is connected to the next one. It helped me boost my self confidence when I needed it the most.