ABOUT SDS AUSTRALIA

All students should have the opportunity to learn to defend themselves. Our mission is to teach real martial arts based self defence to all students across Australia.

SDS Australia (Self Defence in Schools Australia) was founded in February 2020 we provide martial arts based self defence sessions on school campuses to schools across Australia. We bring all the equipment and coaches to your school.

Since we began in 2020 we have provided our self defence sessions to thousands of students in hundreds of schools and universities in every state in Australia.

Self defence sessions are tailored to all ages from primary to university students. Students will learn how to: avoid situations, de-escalate/escape situations and physically defend themselves.

Students are trained by professional qualified coaches, many of whom are current and former Australian representatives in their respective martial arts. Our coaches teach students of all ages and abilities helping them to learn real, practical self defence skills whilst completing a challenging whole body workout. Classes are run during P.E./Sports class times. After school programs are also available.

1) Self Defence Classes

Our martial arts based self-defence sessions are tailored to all ages from primary to university students. Students will learn how to: avoid situations, de-escalate situations and physically defend themselves. Most schools opt for weekly sessions for a term or a year, or a block of sessions.

2) Martial Art / Combat Sport Classes

Schools can choose from the following classes:

Krav Maga, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Boxing, Aikido, Muay Thai, Kickboxing, Freestyle Wrestling/Grappling, Capoeira, Taekwondo, Karate, Kempo Jiu Jitsu, Judo, Functional Fitness (Fitness Circuit) or a Live Online Program for regional schools.

3) Customisable Program

Working with your school we can create a specific custom program which meets the needs of your school, students and P.E./Sports staff. Just use the contact form below to get in touch.

Canberra Girls Grammar School

“We were incredibly impressed with the session the girls had last week. The feedback from our teachers and students has been overwhelmingly positive. Thank you so very much. We’re all thrilled with what you have provided the girls with!”

Korowal School

“The students LOVED it. We thought the program was fantastic - the kids were highly engaged because the SDS Australia coaches kept instructions simple and to the point and they had plenty of time "doing". Simple skills so everyone could experience success and satisfaction and a great gentle teaching style."

Covenant Christian School

“The students had a great time with the SDS Australia coaches. Our students only had positive feedback for the sessions, they loved it, thank you!”

Masada College

“The SDS Australia Coaches are so lovely and I think that is one of the outstanding features of the program! There is underlying care and kindness in every conversation and direction that the coaches give to students. This culminates in the final show of respect that is diligently applied at the end of every lesson whereby the students are to (in a COVID safe way) touch elbows down a line. This breathes classroom ethics, celebrating that every student is important!”

Radford College

“Really positive feedback coming back from the kids and parents, Awesome job!”

The McDonald College

“The SDS Australia coaches did a great job to progress the student’s skills each week. We loved the incorporation of music and instruments (Capoeira session) and the coaches also shared the story and history of which the students loved.”

St Francis Xavier College

“SDS Australia coaches ran sessions with our Year 10 Girls during PE classes. The classes were engaging and challenging for the students and the coaches were very knowledgeable and encouraging. The students thoroughly enjoyed the experience and having some variety in their fitness unit. Thanks to SDS Australia and the team for organising these sessions for our students – we are looking forward to the next one!”

Youth off the Streets

“Throughout the program, the sense of personal empowerment that the training has brought to our students is beyond value. The program has given our students a strong sense of their own power and the ability to protect themselves from harm, and to better manage situations where they may have made unfavourable decisions.SDS Australia’s coaches delivered the training in a non-confrontational manner supporting increased engagement from our students who are generally reluctant to participate in new challenges. SDS is the only self-defence program we will use moving forward"

Flinders Christian Community College

“The instructors were really engaging, hands on and made the lesson fun. There was lots of movement and practice making it action packed. Really happy with the program, thanks for bringing the sessions to our school!”

Daramalan College

“The students loved the self-defence sessions.”

St Columba's Catholic College

“The sessions were fabulous. students had the best time and were all actively involved the whole time. A huge thank you to your team for their preparation and delivery of the lessons.”

Tarremah Steiner School

“The session was great. Kids were really engaged and keen to learn more.”

Communicare Academy

"The Capoeira sessions were great."

Jubilee Christian College

“Session went really well. All Kids got involved, including the more timid ones. This was really great to observe. Coach did a great job. The Kids responded really well and her real life stories got the students captivated. The students had a really great time.”

St Augustine's Parish School

"It was fantastic and all the students really enjoyed it! The instructors were great and we are looking forward to the next session."

Pinnacle College

"Our girls thoroughly enjoyed it. We are looking forward to the next one!"

Ways Secondary

"Thank you so much for the running the session at our school, the pupils really enjoyed it!"

Brisbane Montessori School

"The sessions had great feedback from the students, parents, and teachers. The after school self-defence sessions were very popular and we look forward to continuing the sessions next term."

St Phillips College

"We thoroughly enjoyed the program. Your instructor was incredible and fantastic with the students."

The Riverina Anglican School

"Thank you so much for your support and services over the past year in order for our Friday sports programme to run smoothly at TRAC."

St Vincents College

"I would like to thank you for a great Term of sport. The girls have thoroughly enjoyed being instructed and or attending your facility. In fact in my time as sport coordinator this has indeed been the smoothest too! This is testament to your successful programs."

Merici College

"We had a great session with the SDS Coaches. The students gained knowledge, skills and confidence both physically but also within themselves. One student said " today was worth coming to school for!" Another one said they felt empowered! These are all things we hope the students will get out of sessions like these and they did."