Women's Self defence Course

Unleash Your Strength. Protect What Matters.

Do you feel confident in your ability to keep yourself and your loved ones safe if faced with a real-world threat?

For the low cost of £10 per hour you can learn to be a force to be reckoned with, not be an easy target and increase yours and your families chances of staying safe.

Join WE CAN (Women’s Empowerment, Combat And Networking) for an empowering, hands-on 12-week self-defence course right here in Carterton.

Designed specifically for women, this course teaches Krav Maga—the world-renowned hybrid martial art built for real-life self-defence, not sport. You’ll train in a warm, welcoming, and judgment-free environment at The Family Centre, surrounded by a supportive community of women working toward the same goal: ultimate peace of mind. 

Meet Your Lead Instructor

Learn directly from world-class expertise!

Daniel Kerswill has been passionately training and teaching Krav Maga for over 10 years. He has trained across the globe with the highest-level masters in Israel and the United States, earning prestigious instructor diplomas from top global bodies:

• The Israeli Krav Maga Association (IKMA): Trained directly under Grandmaster Haim Gidon—the direct successor to Imi Lichtenfeld, the creator of Krav Maga.

• Israeli Krav Maga (IKM): Certified under David Kahn, a world-renowned authority in self-defence who has trained U.S. Navy SEALs, military forces, law enforcement agencies, and authored several best-selling books on the system.

With Daniel’s expert, step-by-step guidance, you’ll learn battle-tested, effective techniques adapted for real-world scenarios. 

What You’ll Master:

• Situational Awareness: Spot red flags early and avoid dangerous confrontations before they escalate.

• Practical Striking: Learn how to hit back effectively using leverage, speed, and technique over brute force.

• Escape Strategies: Master proven releases from wrist grabs, bear hugs, headlocks, wall pins, and ground restraints.

• Weapon Defences: Learn how to defend yourself against edged weapons, Impact weapons and more. How to utilise common objects to assist you with your defence strategies.                                                          
  

• Crisis Mindset: Transform fear into dynamic action so you can react calmly under pressure and get home safely.

No prior experience or fitness level required. We start from the absolute basics and build your skill, fitness, and confidence in a safe, encouraging space.

Course Details:

• When: Tuesday evenings, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM (October through Christmas)

• Where: The Family Centre,  8 Burford Rd, Carterton OX18 3AA

• Who: Women of all fitness levels and backgrounds

Invest in your safety and join a community of strong, empowered women.

Spaces are strictly limited to ensure personal attention and quality instruction—reserve your spot today. If you are unable to pay for the course outright then please reach out and we can spread the cost if necessary to assist you.