Effective Striking for Real-World Self Defence
At Esteem Self Defence, striking is taught for real situations, not sport or competition. Our focus is on simple, high-percentage techniques that work under stress, regardless of size, strength, or experience.
You’ll learn how to strike with purpose – to create space, escape danger, and protect yourself.
New to striking? You’re in the right place.
You don’t need to be strong, fast, or confident to start. We teach striking step by step, beginning with simple movements and building up gradually. You’ll never be expected to hit harder than you’re comfortable with, and all training is controlled and supervised.
Most people in their first class have never thrown a punch before — that’s completely normal here.
Our striking training includes:
Punches, palm strikes, elbows, knees, and low kicks
Defending against common strikes
Using strikes while being grabbed or pressured
Striking as part of escape and survival, not standing toe-to-toe
We prioritise speed, balance, and accuracy, rather than flashy combinations. Everything is pressure-tested in drills so you understand when and why to use each technique.
