--- title: Welcome to Just Self Defence description: "Real Self-Defence skills in just 10 weeks with Just Self Defence, \nAbility for todays environment and knowledge for life, Book your place today!" --- [Go Back Up](https://www.justselfdefence.co.uk/en-gb/#top) [Skip to Content](https://www.justselfdefence.co.uk/en-gb/#body) [![Just Self Defence](https://www.justselfdefence.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/JSD_Logo_Maroon.png?width=150&height=150&name=JSD_Logo_Maroon.png "Just Self Defence")](https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1HamjdTiLT46HfTXW1Ce6zg2dvtx0) Toggle Menu ![Just self defence course](https://www.justselfdefence.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/467470690_525081017183409_4676928309660938148_n.jpg?width=2039&height=1529&name=467470690_525081017183409_4676928309660938148_n.jpg) Courses Seminars Training # You don’t need to spend years learning Just Self Defence. The course is designed to give you better awareness, knowledge and increase your confidence to defend yourself, if the need arises and ultimately keep you from becoming a victim. - ![Chris Renton](https://www.justselfdefence.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202024-03-02%20at%2009.21.19.png?width=526&height=542&name=Screen%20Shot%202024-03-02%20at%2009.21.19.png) ## Chris Renton Dip CP Just Self Defence Founder and Instructor. Life member of the Self Defence Foundation  ## book the SWITCH workshop [find out more](https://www.justselfdefence.co.uk/switch/workshop?hsLang=en-gb) > "I found the course very informative and learnt a lot. I do feel more confident now that I have practiced different scenarios." Lakshmi W ## VIEW OUR COURSES AND SEMINARS [VIEW COURSES](https://www.justselfdefence.co.uk/courses?hsLang=en-gb) ## OUR COURSES Current and upcoming courses ![Morley Leisure Centre ](https://www.justselfdefence.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Close-up%20of%20air%20filter.jpeg?width=1000&height=664&name=Close-up%20of%20air%20filter.jpeg) Morley Leisure Centre Leeds 10:30 - 11:30 Sunday ### 4 weekly self-defence Classes for anyone over 16 to try Just Self Defence. Starting 23rd March The classes are for anyone interested in leaning how to improve their safety.  You can do one class or all four   Each class cost £10 per person  These no fitness training, so you don't need to be fit. You need to be 16 or over  or 13 if attending with an adult.  pay on the day, no booking fee for more information please email [justselfdefence@gmail.com](mailto:justselfdefence@gmail.com)  book below  [Book now](https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1oct5HXrnQ4SE0eRi5r3Y4g2dvtx0) ![Swillington Village Hall Leeds ](https://www.justselfdefence.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Close-up%20of%20air%20filter.jpeg?width=1002&height=665&name=Close-up%20of%20air%20filter.jpeg) One Day Seminar Saturday 10am Till 4pm ### Swillington one day Self-Defence Seminar 31st May 2025 Don't miss this 6hr seminar that is for anyone over 16 years. and covers many topics including:  **Knife Awareness ** **Multiple Attackers ** **Street Attacks ** **How to adapt to fit your age and fitness leave ** **Street awareness perception** **The Switch ** **plus lots more ** **Book now only 10 places available.** [Register interest](https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1wir6w1TSSAy53NEmk6lxmA2dvtx0) ![Hamara Beeston, Leeds ](https://www.justselfdefence.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Close-up%20of%20air%20filter.jpeg?width=1000&height=664&name=Close-up%20of%20air%20filter.jpeg) Beeston, Leeds 17:30 - 18:30 Tuesday ### HAMARA LEEDS 6 week self-defence course Course Starting 18th March 2025 The current course is now full  please don't miss the next one, starting on 18th March.  you maybe entitled to the course for FREE Female only course.  Limited to 12 places. More info, book below    [Book now](https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1WE6PkAEqRxaY-YDBsx9OHg2dvtx0) ![Book a Self Defence Course ](https://www.justselfdefence.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Close-up%20of%20air%20filter.jpeg?width=1000&height=664&name=Close-up%20of%20air%20filter.jpeg) Location TBC Date / Time TBC ### Expression of Interest. Book a Just Self Defence course. Bookings for 2025 **Just Self Defence is a unique basic Self Defence course,** **We are now open to bookings from Schools, Colleges and Corporate businesses, to deliver a tailor made Self Defence course for your needs.** **Please email [justselfdefence@gmail.com](mailto:justselfdefence@gmail.com) or click the link below and state if your a school, college etc.** . [Register interest](https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1HamjdTiLT46HfTXW1Ce6zg2dvtx0) ![Staninbeck Community Hall Leeds.](https://www.justselfdefence.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Close-up%20of%20air%20filter.jpeg?width=1002&height=665&name=Close-up%20of%20air%20filter.jpeg) One Day Seminar Sunday 09:30 am Till 3:30 pm ### Steinbeck Leeds one day Self-Defence Seminar, Join The Waiting List Coming April 2025 Ever wanted to learn Self Defence but think it will take years?  Nows your chance, to learn from knowing nothing to developing your very own defence, that suits your ability, all in one day.  If you're interested Join the waiting list now and get ahead of the crowd..    **Some of the topics covered:** Knife Awareness  **Multiple Attackers ** **Street Attacks ** **How to adapt to fit your ability ** **Street awareness perception** **The Switch ** **plus lots more ** [Register interest](https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1t3RrCpPTRdOnNISguiIRZA2dvtx0) Reaction time is a key to survival ## About The Course Just Self Defence was created out of real-life situations. Its aim is to make you more aware of the environment you're in and to reduce the chance of you becoming a victim. It gives you knowledge, which can be the difference between you getting seriously hurt or not. It also covers other topics that are not taught in a lot of martial arts. Unfortunately, there is always a chance of being attacked, somebody, somewhere, for whatever reason may just single you out to be their victim. Just Self Defence is a basic self-defence system that is based on 4 phases of defence, that are easy to understand and remember, along with information to increase your knowledge and understanding of self-defence.  It contains self-defence techniques that are based on natural reactions and formulated moves to improve your confidence and ability.  ![img_1_1742188223792](https://www.justselfdefence.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/img_1_1742188223792.jpg?width=1209&height=745&name=img_1_1742188223792.jpg) Ready and prepared. It's great to feel that achievement,  join the course now and feel it too.  ![IMG_6364](https://www.justselfdefence.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_6364.jpeg?width=1125&height=437&name=IMG_6364.jpeg) Recognised UK Association Just Self Defence is a member of the All Styles Martial arts Association (ASMMA) which is a well established martial arts body in the UK,    ![IMG_4388](https://www.justselfdefence.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_4388.jpeg?width=803&height=800&name=IMG_4388.jpeg) SELF DEFENCE FEDERATION Chris Renton is a 2nd Dan (SDF) Self Defence instructor and become a Life member of the SDF in 2006  ![IMG_4377](https://www.justselfdefence.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_4377.jpeg?width=1110&height=787&name=IMG_4377.jpeg) Regular Base Morley leisure centre has now become the regular base of Just Self Defence.  with the first class starting 2023 its been a bumpy start but as now become a well know event on a Sunday morning. Anyone is welcome to attend any class and can continue to complete the 10 week basic course.  but you don't have to stop there, you can move onto the level 2 course and increase your ability and skill.  So come and call in on Sunday morning 10:30-11:30 I think you will be amazed at what we do?  ![IMG_5741](https://www.justselfdefence.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_5741.jpeg?width=1116&height=1121&name=IMG_5741.jpeg) Don't let your mindset be overlooked training in any Martial art gives you confidence, the bester you get the more confident you become,. that's the whole point isn't it?  It's only when a real situation presents its self that you have to mentally assess and make the right option. this can be totally alien to some that have never had to use the training they have endure. maybe because they just want to do the training and not the fighting? everyone start they journey into the MA for a reason I'm sure, but I also think some forget that they are training to protect themselves if the need arises. this is where The Switch comes in, it give you purpose and focus. All I can say is, I have used it ion real situation, which is the only reason I teach it. because it works.  > "The course was easy to follow and absolutely lived up my expectations. There was nothing I didn't like and struggled to find fault. I would and have recommended this course to my friends and family." Neil T ![81284667_2569471173151550_8397965930579099648_n](https://www.justselfdefence.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/81284667_2569471173151550_8397965930579099648_n.jpeg?width=956&height=960&name=81284667_2569471173151550_8397965930579099648_n.jpeg) ## About the Instructor ### Chris Renton Founder and Instructor Chris Renton, 2nd Dan instructor in Self-Defence, 1st Dan instructor in Chen Sao Kung Fu and qualified Personal Trainer, created Just Self Defence in 2005 and become a life member of the Self Defence foundation.  Starting at the age of 12 in Shukokai Karate, I was at an age where Martial arts become a way of life, training everyday and expanding my knowledge and ability over the years by learning different style’s, systems and disciplines from western boxing, Muay Thai and Chen Sao Kung fu, to which I become an instructor in the year 2000. After teaching Chen Sao Kung Fu for 4 years, I started putting the wealth of knowledge I had from dealing with real fights and confrontations into a Self Defence system I then called (Just Defence).  Over time elements have been added, like the psychology mindset, The Switch. This is learning to use the fear you are feeling, when faced with an imminent threat. It develop long after I had used it in a real altercation, not knowing at the time, how beneficial it was.  Awareness Perception, is another system I use to increase your awareness, which is an alternative to colour codes that many still use. Move forward to today and Just Self Defence has not stopped evolving, there is always knowledge to be learned.            ![IMG_7441](https://www.justselfdefence.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_7441.jpeg?width=2000&height=1401&name=IMG_7441.jpeg "IMG_7441") ## Join our waitlist to be informed of upcoming courses [Join our waitlist](https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/10d2YU0PUR2SQJl64eemgMQ2dvtx0) ## VIEW OUR COURSES AND SEMINARS [VIEW COURSES](https://www.justselfdefence.co.uk/courses?hsLang=en-gb) --- [![](https://www.justselfdefence.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Just%20Self%20Defence%20Logos%202024%20-%20JSD_Logo_Maroon-1.png?width=500&height=500&name=Just%20Self%20Defence%20Logos%202024%20-%20JSD_Logo_Maroon-1.png)](https://www.justselfdefence.co.uk?hsLang=en-gb) [![ASMAA](https://www.justselfdefence.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_6364-1.jpeg?width=1125&height=437&name=IMG_6364-1.jpeg "ASMAA")](https://www.justselfdefence.co.uk?hsLang=en-gb)