Women's self-defense course
Learn practical self-defence, how to set boundaries and how to respond with more confidence. Then put what you have learned into practice in a realistic exercise.
5 weeks
learning together
1.5–2 hours
per lesson
Women only
aged 18 and over
Twice a year
suitable for beginners
Do you feel unsure in certain situations? Or would you like to stand up for yourself more effectively when needed? In this course, you develop skills that help you protect your own safety — physically and mentally — in a safe, supportive environment.
The course offers more than physical techniques. We also cover mental, verbal and emotional resilience, so you can act more quickly and consciously.
You will learn effective techniques you can use straight away in common situations women may encounter.
You practise saying no more clearly, protecting your boundaries and responding more firmly when needed.
You learn to recognise signals sooner and assess situations more effectively, so you can act more quickly and consciously.
Practising realistic scenarios builds your confidence that you can respond when necessary.
€125.00
€105.00
This price covers the complete 5-lesson foundation course. You will learn mental, verbal and physical self-defence in a small, safe group.
Early-bird price valid through 30 November.
Across five lessons, you build step by step towards more control, clarity and confidence. You do not need a sporting background to take part.
We practise situations that reflect everyday life. This means you not only understand what you can do, but actually do it.
We take your individual abilities into account. Exercises are built up step by step, so you can take part with confidence.
In the final lesson, you put what you have learned into practice, to the extent that you are comfortable with. That is precisely what makes the course valuable for many participants.
The course was designed with women's lived experiences in mind. You train in a supportive environment with space to practise, ask questions and grow — without pressure or a need to perform.
Over five lessons, this course teaches you techniques and core knowledge to defend yourself more effectively. Resilience coaching is a more intensive 2–6 month programme covering mental, verbal, emotional and physical resilience, with a personal focus on your goal.
Would you mainly like to learn the foundations of self-defence in a short time? Then this course is right for you. Looking for a longer, more personal programme? Take a look at the coaching.
Names are deliberately omitted to protect privacy.
I would recommend this course to every woman. It is so valuable, both mentally and physically, to become more confident and resilient. Go for it!
An enjoyable, challenging and varied course; very effective, with supportive guidance and clear explanations.
A really enjoyable and educational course that genuinely helps you defend yourself better. We laughed a great deal during the course, but there was also room to share your own story.
A strong course with many effective defence techniques. It made me want to continue. I gained a lot of insight into my basic responses and patterns.
The self-defence course with Marcel and Dorieke is a boundary-pushing experience, and exactly what I needed to grow in confidence.
I learned an incredible amount in a short time! Different forms of defence, with attention to manipulation and gut feeling too.
I am really happy, and now feel that if something goes wrong, I can protect myself.
Every woman should be able to do this. Very educational, especially when it comes to recognising and guarding your own boundaries!
I now cycle and walk alone with much more confidence!
Dorieke and Marcel are so enthusiastic and approachable that I felt comfortable enough to try everything.
I found the course very enjoyable and educational. We practised many different situations, so you learn better what you can apply in each one.
It is surprising how quickly you master the defences and exercises — especially through practising, practising, practising. Enthusiastic teachers; highly recommended!
Yes, the course is incredibly educational, helping you respond to situations better both physically and verbally. The teaching style is very pleasant!
Through the course, I realised that I regularly let people cross my boundaries. I now know I can explore this, and have already taken big steps.
After the very first lesson, I felt I had learned an incredible amount — including techniques you would not quickly think of yourself.
Recommended for mothers with daughters aged 16 and over. It is reassuring to experience that your daughter has the strength to defend herself. It builds confidence.
€125.00
€105.00
De cursus wordt gegeven op vijf zaterdagen: 16, 23 en 30 januari, 6 en 13 februari. De lessen zijn van 14:00 tot 15:30 / 16:00 uur. Minimum leeftijd 18 jaar, de combinatie moeder / dochter van 16 of 17 jaar is toegestaan onder voorwaarde dat de dochter zelf voldoende gemotiveerd is.
Starts on Saturday 16 January
Early-bird price valid through 30 November
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