MINDSET Self-Defence & Close Quarters Combat (formerly S.A.F.E Self Defence & Close Quarters Combat)

Fantastic experience: Attended a 1 day course and it was amazing. You get so much out of such a short time :) would 100% go again

Fantastic experience: I attended the weekend workshop with instructor Sarah + Carrie and many others eager to learn! Don't be fooled with the low price! The quality of the workshop is top notch, jam packed and easily digestible with how cleverly the program is set up. The instructors are encouraging and provide a safe space for all involved which helps greatly. There's excellent teaching (easy to understand concepts) and skills (effective hand ons simulations and practice) all women should know for their safety and empowerment. Highly highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: Don't be fooled by the cheap price! This is an A+ course. 2 x 5 hour sessions ( or 1 x 5 hour session if you cant lay aside the whoel weekend ) of full contact self defence. Charlie walks the line tactfully between providing some physical stress to somewhat mimic a real life situation and being understanding that people will bring a range of experiences to the course. I did this with my 13 year old daughter who now has the skills and attitude to survive if the worst happens. She loved the course and it was a great bonding weekend for us. Highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: Our community recently hosted a two-day workshop for girls and ladies, and it was an absolute success! The positive feedback we received from the participants is a testament to the workshop's impact on their confidence and skills. We had an incredible instructor, Ash. Her approach was nothing short of amazing. Ash not only made all the participants feel at ease but also added a sense of fun and enthusiasm into every session. The hands-on and practical nature of the sessions and drills ensured that the ladies not only absorbed vital information but also had the opportunity to apply it in real-life scenarios. The workshop left a lasting impact on the participants, who expressed feeling more confident by the end of the two days. Our community is grateful to Charlie and Ash for the success of this workshop, and we look forward to hosting more workshops in the future!

Fantastic experience: My daughter and I have just completed a two-day workshop with Sarah. The way that this course was run was excellent! It has given us the knowledge of being able to defend ourselves if we are in a situation that has escalated out of hand. I recommend this to any female who wants to protect themselves.

Fantastic experience: My daughter and I signed up for this program and it has given both of us much more confidence in knowing what to do when you need to Sarah is a great instructor and has so much passion for this. We are thinking of joining in July again. Natascha Opperman

Fantastic experience: Just completed one day of the self defence course in Tauranga with Sarah. The way the course was run was great, so many practical scenarios and stress drills really put you in the real life situation. It was a lot of information for one day, so I would probably recommend doing the two days if possible! Also, expect a good workout, I think I will be sore tomorrow…! But overall such great, important information with superb delivery, thank you!!

Fantastic experience: I've just completed the two day women's self defence workshop in Hamilton. Absolutely brilliant! Excellent content and instructors. Hugely empowering. I highly recommend and would definitely attend again.

Fantastic experience: Just attended a 2 day self-defence course in Hamilton with Sarah and it was amazing! Such vital knowledge every woman should know. Sarah was an incredible facilitator and kept things fun and dynamic the whole weekend. Thank you!

Fantastic experience: I took a four hour self defence class with Sarah with a LGBTQIA+ group. Sarah was welcoming, everyone seemed to feel included and it was a fun, helpful and confidence boosting experience that taught practical skills. I highly recommend.

Fantastic experience: I attended the 2 day self defense course for women....WOW! This is a well structured, and highly practical course run by Charlie, a very experienced instructor who has the knack of imparting his knowledge in a straight forward, easy to understand manner, with a touch of humour along the way. The course covers how to deal with a wide range of real life situations and I found every single minute of the course to be relevant and useful. Participants do not require any previous knowledge or skills. Be prepared for full on days with plenty of exercise (as well as some laughs) and accept that you will come away with "combat tattoos" (not called bruises). Just attend with enthusiasm and a willingness to learn and you will leave feeling empowered. I believe this is a must do course for all women and I will gladly attend again.

Fantastic experience: Did this class with my 14 year old daughter and she enjoyed learning the self defense moves. I felt more empowered after doing this class and especially glad that my daughter has the tools to defend herself. Would definitely recommend this class and Charlie and Amber were awesome. Fun and informative and all hands on to practise for real life situations. Thank you and would attend again.

Fantastic experience: I did a 2 day womens self defense course with these guys. I cannot express how amazing it was! We went over soo many different scenarios and so many different techniques! I had so much fun and learnt so much. It made me feel so empowered and gave me the confidence and the skills to realize that i can defend myself. Shout out to the instructor Charlie! He was amazing in the way he taught us everything! Every woman needs to do this course!

Fantastic experience: Cannot recommend highly enough S.A.F.E.'s Women's Street Smart Self Defence and Close Quarters Combat sessions. All of the instructors are incredibly knowledgeable, passionate, supportive and, crucially, realistic about which self defence tools are most useful in real-life scenarios. The course is extremely comprehensive and covers a huge amount of content, but focuses on giving participants the time and space to practice strategies for themselves (rather than lecturing you). The 'stress drills', in particular, were very helpful in encouraging us all to think on our feet. However, be warned that you WILL feel very sore afterwards, especially after blocking consecutive hits with your forearms at the start of the first session! Nevertheless, the bruises are completely worth the knowledge and confidence you will gain. In short, it's worth every cent. Thanks S.A.F.E. Team for a great and empowering experience!

Fantastic experience: Highly recommend taking a S.A.F.E course if you get the chance - don't be shy! I have taken part in two courses over the years and it is life-changing. I don't say that lightly, it really made me evaluate my behaviour, fitness and increased my awareness and confidence. As a very anxious person, it was intense but also a lot of fun. Many thanks to the team and hope I get to take part in one during 2021.

Fantastic experience: A really fantastic course. Would highly recommend anyone. I enjoyed learning all sorts of techniques and skills. There was always options and it allowed me to find something that really worked for me even if I found others awkward. It was easy to ask questions and the instructors encouraged us to give it a go escaping all sorts of new situations, encouraging us to think and be creative. You definitely come out with a few bruises, but i feel like i've earned them and learned so much.

Fantastic experience: I attended weekly classes in Grafton and several weekend workshops. Charlie is an excellent instructor - professional, encouraging and empowering. Its gritty, tough stuff and he gets the job done.

Fantastic experience: I attend Charlie's workshops as often as I can to reinforce what he teaches. Every person needs to learn these techniques! Quick and practical for real life scenerio's. The workshops are physical, so expect bruising!

Fantastic experience: Went to the self-denfence class today was very informative and empowering

Fantastic experience: I can’t speak highly enough if Charlie and his team and what they teach. Charlie has amazing skills and his workshop is very effective. It’s hands on, relevant, and intense, but Charlie makes sure to keep it fun too. I left day two feeling totally empowered. Charlie is amazing, he does this for next to nothing, purely to help woman feel confident to protect themselves. This is a workshop I will attend again, and will be recommending it everyone I know.