About
Self Protection Academy delivers self-defence training and martial arts classes in Highett, Melbourne. Kids aged 6 to 12 build resilience, confidence and decision-making to help avoid or manage violence. Adult classes for 13+ focus on practical personal safety, fitness and mobility, covering striking, takedowns, throws, chokes, grabs, grappling and ground fighting, plus scenarios and verbal awareness.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Kids (6 to 12) and adults (13+) train with a focus on self-defence and practical decision-making for real-life situations.
Training covers striking techniques, falling safely and getting back up, takedowns and throws, defence against chokes, grabs and holds, grappling and ground-based fighting, plus weapons defence.
Both. The program strongly emphasises avoiding violent confrontation and understanding appropriate responses, and it also includes scenarios where physical violence is the only option.