Outstanding Cheam martial arts classes

Combining self defence with improving fitness in Cheam

Learn martial arts and MMA in Cheam, North Cheam, or nearby areas

At Unleash Self Defence, we teach martial arts based on science. Our system goes beyond traditional martial arts, we teach real-world combat and defence against multiple attackers, drawing from disciplines like MMA.

Our method focuses on understanding human behaviour to outmanoeuvre opponents. Departing from traditional martial arts, our system is dynamic and evolves with real-world scenarios, so it stays relevant and effective.

We believe in continuous learning and adaptation. Like traditional martial arts, our students progress through a belt system, with expert instruction from our experienced instructors who are dedicated to their progress.

MMA club and martial arts school near you

Looking for a local MMA club? Our martial arts classes are a better alternative to traditional fitness programmes because we teach practical self-defence skills whilst students undergo comprehensive physical conditioning.

Our system incorporates elements from many effective fighting styles, including Krav Maga, Thai boxing, MMA, hand-to-hand combat, Muay Thai, Kung Fu, Wing Chun, Karate and Taekwondo; we have a broad and powerful skillset.

Please see our reviews online, which are a testament to our hard work and our students' enjoyment of our classes. One recent client said,

Thank you for creating such a positive and empowering environment in your self-defence class. My daughter is gaining confidence, strength, and valuable life skills each week. I truly appreciate the dedication and care you put into teaching the students.

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Top-tier North Cheam martial arts classes for kids

Unleash Self Defence offers fun and safe martial arts classes for kids. Our programmes teach peaceful conflict resolution in a fun and supportive environment. We adapt the core principles, techniques and mechanics of our adult curriculum to suit the developmental needs of our younger students.

Through play-based activities, our Super Warriors learn self-defence concepts using imaginative scenarios with characters like Naughty Goblins and Pirates. As they progress to our Street Warriors class, the martial arts training evolves to deal with more real-life situations like bullying.

Joining our kids' martial arts training will give your child self-discipline, strong friendships and social skills, and a big boost in self-confidence. We believe in teaching children life skills in a nurturing and enjoyable environment.

At Unleash Self Defence, we want to equip the next generation with the tools they need to navigate life with confidence and integrity. We want to create a positive and enriching experience for every child who joins our classes.

Check out our gallery to see examples of our work and the impact we have on our young students.

Unleash Self Defence Syllabus

Our martial arts classes incorporate elements of:

Thai-boxing

Thai Boxing is a national sport in Thailand that emphasises powerful punches, kicks, elbows, and knee strikes.

Kung Fu

This Chinese martial art emphasises movement, discipline, and philosophical principles.

Muay Thai

Known as the ‘Art of Eight Limbs,’ Muay Thai combines the use of fists, elbows, knees, and shins in combat.

MMA

Mixed Martial Arts is a hybrid combat sport that blends striking, grappling, and submission techniques from various martial arts.

Wing Chun

This close-range fighting style specialises in quick strikes, trapping, and defence

Karate

This Japanese martial art focuses on powerful strikes, blocks, and disciplined training.

Taekwondo

This Korean martial art is renowned for its dynamic kicking techniques and speed.

Krav Maga

Krav Maga is an Israeli self-defence system that focuses on real-world combat. It is used by security professionals, military special forces, and law enforcement agencies worldwide.

Our training incorporates many elements from these disciplines but has significantly evolved to not only become completely unique in its method and application, but also specifically designed with the aim and focus of being truly reality-based i.e. offering you a self defence system genuinely applicable for real-life scenarios.

Through consistent practice and regular classes, our students develop the confidence and peace of mind that comes from knowing they can protect themselves and their loved ones if the need arises.

In addition to group classes, we offer private sessions and small group training tailored to individual needs. We also organise corporate team-building events and specialised self-defence workshops, providing practical skills in a supportive and empowering environment.

What our happy students in Cheam say about us

Setareh Jalalifar

"Thank you for creating such a positive and empowering environment in your self-defense class. My daughter is gaining confidence, strength, and valuable life skills each week. I truly appreciate the dedication and care you put into teaching the students!" Setareh

Sharom Gonzaga

My son absolutely loves going to his classes here at Unleash Self Defence. The instructors are brilliant, very knowledgeable, encouraging, friendly and update us on our child's progress - we feel like family. They truly want every student to succeed and do their best to help not only with the physical aspect, but with the important life lessons along the way that are essential to understand in order to live your best life. There is a good balance of both physical movement as well as teaching the kids the skills to be calm, more focused and disciplined. Unleash is not only a place to learn Martial Arts, it is a place where all of the lessons are taught around real life such as developing defence skills. These were all reasons why I wanted to enroll my son here as he generally has very chaotic energy and needs an activity that can allow him to burn off some of that energy while still learning the life lessons of good behavior and having discipline. Our son has built up incredible confidence, focus, and physical strength, we could not be happier. UNLEASH IS THE BEST!

Tanya Brunello

From the moment I reached out to Unleash Self Defence I knew I had chosen the best. They immediately welcomed me and my niece and made us feel part of the family. Absolutely reccomended!!

Crystal Davis

My son started Unleashed in the Summer and he loves it! It has built his confidence and also encourages him to interact with other children of all ages. The instructors are so friendly and professional but also very serious about how the children are to use what they have learnt. Highly recommend!

pip jones

We have used Unleashed at our all-girls South London school twice this year and have booked a third session already to give all the girls the opportunity to take part. The sessions were well structured and parents thought it was a great opportunity. Communication was great and they were flexible when we had to change a date. The sessions themselves were organised in response to student voice that they didn’t feel safe in the community. These sessions gave the students the tools to defend themselves physically based on real scenarios but also gave them tips to keep themselves safe day to day. Couldn’t recommend more.

Anna

Amazing self defence classes!I highly recomed it.Definitely boost my 9 years old son's confidence and parents are always welcome to watch!

Mario Palermo

Really friendly family run club. There is a great bunch of people who attend sessions which are focused on self defence in different situations. I enjoy attending and always look forward to going.

Jeff Romp

Have been attending for a couple of months and I've loved every second of it! Both Tehseen and Tahir have made me feel really welcome and are great at teaching with a lot of patience and encouragement. Would highly recommend. I am 49 years old and never done anything like this before but I am so glad I did!

Laurie Nagle

My son thoroughly enjoys each class he has learnt so much and continually does so each instructor is great very patient and they will work with each students untill they get the moves.

Jen Ciarleglio

Our kids absolutely adore Unleashed! We've seen them respond so well to the easy to follow - with just the right amount of fun challenge - physical teaching. They also have flourished under the principles of respect for yourself and others that are taught along the way. For us as parents it gives us more confidence that, when faced with unavoidable conflict on the playground, or anywhere else, that they will respond - not rashly or helplessly - but appropriately.

Dave Cordle

As a parent you hope it never happens, but if my children do ever get set upon I'm confident that they both have the best chance of defending themselves and getting out of the situation. One is now 22 and the other 18 and they did Unleash for 7 and 9 years respectively. Both unfortunately had occasion to use what they learnt, one when set upon by a boy twice his size (put the assailant to the ground and walked away), the other in a night club to get free her friend from being assaulted. I've now been training myself for a year (I'm in my 60s). It's fun, friendly, good for fitness and I'm learning new skills. So its for all ages and the thing I love most is that they encourage younger members to share their skills and teach people who are older than them - great for building their confidence and employability skills.

Waleed Shah

Had the opportunity to train with Tahir and the crew during my recent visit to UK. The session was incredibly practical, engaging, and full of valuable self-defence techniques that anyone can apply in real life. The team’s professionalism and friendly approach made the experience both enjoyable and empowering. Highly recommend their training to anyone looking to build confidence and learn effective self-defence skills

John Mc D

This is a great club to train with. The instructors are very friendly and knowledgeable. The classes are the perfect duration being just 1 hour. The students are very friendly and respectful of each other when sparing so you do not need to worry about getting injured. I have been training here about 2 months twice a week and I would highly recommend it for beginners or people with prior experience.

Vangelis Sakelliou

Great course, amazing experience. I highly recommend it to everyone, age doesn't matter. I chose it and it helped me learning self defence skills, improve my confidence and it is a good exercise as well.

Filippo Spinello

Fantastic self-defense course! (Now rebranded as Unleash Self Defense) The instructors are highly knowledgeable, creating a friendly, welcoming atmosphere that’s perfect for both beginners advanced. They focus on clear guidance and individual support, making sure everyone feels comfortable and confident. Highly recommended!

Paul Egan

Friendly & welcoming atmosphere with knowledgeable instructors.

Charmaine Cushing

A great physical educational experience for children. Fun, teaches discipline, defence skills and the team are so friendly!

Ewelina Gocek

Highly recommended defence class. My son 6yr old enjoys going and training with Farhaj and his lovely team. He slowly builds up his confidence and coordination among with other skills. Thank you.

Stephen Holmes

My son (7) has been going for about a year and loves it! Tehseen is great with the kids, perfectly judging the right level of fun and teaching for them. The classes encompass a nice range of real-world techniques for their age group (blocking, punches, kicks, wrestling) that they can easily get to grips with, and through repeated practice build up speed and confidence. He especially loves the wrestling :)

Lauren Marks

I would highly recommend Unleash Self Defence to anyone interested. The instructors are very knowledgeable, really reassuring and made me feel really welcome as a beginner. I felt nervous as I’d never done anything like it before but they set me at ease quickly ☺️ Keep up the great work guys!

Adults Self-Defence Classes Cheam

Adults Classes

Unleash Self Defence Super Warriors (18)

Kids Classes near North Cheam

Kids Classes

Cheam martial arts private training, school and college groups and corporate away days

Are you looking for adult martial arts training? Unleash Self Defence run regular classes where everyone can train together, regardless of age or fitness level. Our experienced instructors will guide you through new techniques in a friendly environment.

For more focused training, our team offers private and small group martial arts sessions. These tailored lessons are fun, effective, and designed to meet your specific goals so you can progress at your own pace.

Beyond personal development, Unleash Self Defence offer corporate events for businesses. These bespoke sessions are a great way to build teamwork, focus and morale within your organisation.

Our corporate sessions are designed to be educational and enjoyable for teams. We also run martial arts sessions for schools where students can develop practical skills in a fun and disciplined environment.

Whether you prefer group classes, one-to-one training, or team-building activities, Unleash Self Defence has options to suit you. Check out our FAQs for more information on our different training programmes.

Are you looking for martial arts for ladies in Cheam, SM1?

At Unleash Self Defence, we empower women through martial arts. We offer supportive and practical training sessions for women of all ages in a safe space.

We know the challenges women face. Our programme is designed to build physical and mental resilience.

Our dedicated instructors, led by Tahir, will create a positive and empowering environment. We aim for every woman to feel comfortable learning and progressing at her own pace.

Take control of your personal safety and unleash your inner strength with our women's martial arts classes.

Our curriculum is practical, builds confidence and gives you the tools and mindset to navigate any situation with more ease and peace of mind.

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We provide self defence in Cheam and nearby areas

Cheam
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Sutton
Stoneleigh
Belmont
Worcester Park
Ewell
Lower Morden
Old Malden
West Ewell
Motspur Park
St Helier
Carshalton
West Barnes
Nork