

Trained instructor? We offer 1-2-1 tuition, either face to face or through virtual sessions for those unable to attend in person. Our instructors will provide personalised guidance and instruction to meet your specific needs and goals.
Urban Combatives West hosts a variety of events and workshops throughout the year. These events focus on different aspects of self-defence and combatives training, providing participants with the opportunity to learn new skills and techniques. From basic self-protection workshops to advanced scenario-based training, there is something for everyone, regardless of experience level.
Our online shop offers a range of self-defence and combatives training equipment and resources. From training knives and impact weapons to instructional DVDs and books, we provide the tools necessary to enhance your training and improve your skills.
If you have any questions or would like more information about our training programmes, events, or products, please don't hesitate to contact us. You can reach us through our website or by emailing us directly. Our team is dedicated to providing the highest quality self-protection training and support to all individuals in the Birmingham and West Midlands area.
At Urban Combatives West, our mission is to empower individuals with the confidence and ability to protect themselves in today's world. We believe that self-defence should be accessible to everyone, regardless of their background or experience. Our training methods focus on real-life situations and address the extreme end of the violence scale. We teach practical and effective techniques that are easy to learn and implement, even under the effects of the combat stress.
Our instructors, including Harj Sohal, a Fifth Generation Full UC instructor, have extensive training and experience in various martial arts and self-defence systems. Harj, in particular, has been involved in Krav Maga for the past 10 years and has recently been awarded the status of UC Senior Instructor. Our team is committed to providing the highest calibre of instruction and guidance to our students.
At Urban Combatives West, we emphasise the importance of self-protection rather than self-defence. We believe that the best solution is to avoid dangerous situations whenever possible. We teach our students personal security measures and non-physical skills, such as avoidance and verbal de-escalation, in order to minimise the need for physical confrontation. However, when physical action is necessary, we provide a collection of proven and practical techniques to handle a variety of violent situations.
Whether you are a complete beginner or have years of experience in martial arts or self-defence, Urban Combatives West welcomes you. Join us in our journey to develop confidence, ability, and the combative mindset needed to prevail in life-threatening situations.