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Practical, supportive training through women's workshops and customised programs for corporate, educational, community and non-profit groups in New Zealand.
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Our one-day and more comprehensive two-day workshops build awareness, boundaries, verbal de-escalation and practical physical self-defence. Learn through pad work, hands-on practice, realistic scenarios and a Q&A in a supportive environment. No previous experience is needed. NZ dates and training locations are arranged according to bookings; contact us to confirm availability.
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Arrange practical training for your workplace, educational institution, community or non-profit organisation. We discuss your group's needs, experience and goals, then tailor the content and format. Sessions can include awareness, de-escalation, physical skills and scenario practice. Timing, location and instructor availability are confirmed for each booking.
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Close Quarters Combat techniques can support practical civilian self-defence training. An agreed workshop program may include striking, escaping control positions, movement in confined spaces and decision-making under pressure. Technical drills and scenarios are adapted to the group. Contact us to discuss suitable content and availability for a customised NZ workshop.
MINDSET offers one-day and two-day women's self-defence workshops, plus tailored training for community groups, businesses, educational institutions and non-profit organisations.
Our flagship Women's MINDSET Self-Defence Workshops are specifically designed to empower women with practical, effective self-defence skills and the confidence to use them. These intensive workshops focus on real-world scenarios that women are most likely to encounter, providing techniques that work regardless of size, strength, or fitness level.
Each workshop covers situational awareness, boundary setting and verbal de-escalation, but the bulk of the workshop concentrates on the difficult part: physical defence techniques. We create a safe, supportive environment where women can practise realistic scenarios, build muscle memory and develop the mental resilience needed to respond effectively under stress.
These workshops typically run for one day, with a more comprehensive workshop running for two days. Both workshops include pad work, hands-on training, scenario-based practice and a Q&A session at the end. They are ideal for individuals, groups or organisations looking to provide comprehensive self-defence training for women.
Workshop content can be tailored to the organisation's needs, participants and operating environment. This may include relevant workplace or community scenarios, such as responding to aggressive behaviour, navigating potentially threatening situations and considering personal safety during business travel.
Instructor-led training emphasises practical skills, awareness, confidence, personal safety and appropriate responses to threatening situations. Our instructors adapt the training to the circumstances of each group while maintaining a practical, engaging and supportive approach.
Corporate workshops can be delivered at your organisation's premises or another agreed venue in New Zealand. Half-day and full-day formats can be discussed to suit your group's objectives and availability. We do not operate a permanent NZ training facility.
MINDSET instructors have delivered workshops across New Zealand and Australia for women, community groups, organisations and workplaces. Their experience includes the types of settings below. Contact us to discuss a workshop suited to your group.
If you represent a non-profit organisation, charity or volunteer group that could benefit from practical self-defence training, please get in touch to discuss your needs.
We offer customised programs for non-profit organisations, community groups and volunteer services, including women's shelters, support groups and community outreach programs.
Some terms and conditions may apply. Capacity for free training is limited, so please contact us well in advance to discuss availability and any costs for your organisation.
Enquire About a WorkshopMINDSET teaches practical civilian self-defence, with clear progressions for different experience levels. Training focuses on personal safety, confidence and responding to realistic situations.
The training draws on experience in CQC, Krav Maga, Kung Fu, Kickboxing, Muay Thai and other defensive systems, adapted for civilian situations. Sessions combine awareness, avoidance and de-escalation with practical physical skills.
Practice includes pad work, partner exercises and scenarios, with coaching adapted to your needs and current level. The aim is to develop responses you can understand, practise and use under pressure.
Personal safety training considers what happens before, during and after a threatening situation. Awareness, clear boundaries and opportunities to leave are part of the practical work.
Awareness and boundaries help you recognise concerning behaviour, set limits and make decisions about your safety. Training includes verbal de-escalation and ways to avoid or leave unsafe situations.
Practical physical skills are introduced progressively through clear demonstrations, pad work and partner practice. Beginners receive support while more experienced participants can develop their skills further.
Scenario practice brings awareness, decisions and physical skills together in a supportive training setting. The focus is on protecting yourself and finding an opportunity to escape.
Workshops cover situational awareness, boundaries, verbal de-escalation and practical physical skills. Pad work, partner drills and scenarios are introduced progressively, with coaching suited to participants' experience.
No previous martial arts or self-defence experience is required. MINDSET training is designed for practical civilian self-defence, and coaching is adapted to your experience and goals.
Training includes awareness, avoidance, boundaries, verbal de-escalation, striking, defence against common grabs and holds, ground defence and escape. Workshops may also cover rape defence, weapon defence, multiple attackers and CQC, depending on the agreed program.
One-day and two-day women's self-defence workshops and customised corporate, educational, community and non-profit training. Dates, locations and instructor availability are agreed for each booking.
No prior experience is required. Workshops welcome beginners and more experienced participants, with training adapted to the group's skill levels and goals.
Contact us for confirmed women's workshop dates or to arrange customised training for your group. Location, format and instructor availability are confirmed for each booking.