Worksop - Sheffield - Retford , uk
Defence lab is a leading self defence system based around society and the today's environment, looking at multiple opponents, fitness, fun and taken on by the UK police force. We cover all aspects of martial arts and self defence. This instinctive system is easy to pick up, highly addictive and great for door work, children, or just having a good time and making friends, the classes are always informative and get you thinking, while learning and pressuring what we are do.
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302 customer reviews
Matthew Choi
Lead Instructor Jay is an amazing guy and top-notch instructor his insights and coaching ability is first class and I would recommend him and the system to anyone who is serious in self- defence.
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Tahir Ahmad
Fantastic self defence system unlike anything else. If it's reality based self defence you're after then this is it!
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Michael Schwarz
Great guy, before I started my on lab I trained with him and he is one of the best out there because of him I decided to become a DL instructor myself
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Lee Atkinson
Jay has a solid background in martial arts and real world experience to draw on. His coaching is top notch and you really should go along to a trial session. The facilities are great to.
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Gary Clarke
excellant training by a professional team.Easy going training in a great atmosphere
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Dustin Silzer
Excellent instructor! A great opportunity to invest into your own personal martial arts journey.
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Jay Savery
What a brilliant class! I would totally recommend this group they are all very friendly, Instructors are very professional and with such a fantastic instructor as Lee Atkinson you just can't go wrong, It's such a great place for kids and adults to train and learn new skills.
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Carlos Rubio
Amazing instructors, very good knowledge and very nice classes,
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Todd Thornley
Fantastic coaching and excellent facilities available at defence lab Stafford. Highly recommend the club for anyone interested in learning self defence.
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Laurence Knott
Nothing but good things to say about Defence Lab Stafford! The instructors are patient, friendly, knowledgeable and experienced. Helps keep you fit and teaches you how to protect yourself if you should ever need to. Alongside that, there’s a great sense of community between the trainers and students! More...
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Suzie Buckley
Great classes presented in a professional and fun way. I highly recommend joining, you won't regret it!
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Midj Marie
Extremely professional teachers amongst all classes. Controlled environment & all instructors encourage the students to push themselves & really get the best out of their classes. Have been made to feel like part of a truly wonderful extended family from the word go. If you haven't signed up yet this is the place to learn!!! More...
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Paul Shears
This is seriously highly recommended school for those who wants to learn self defence. No egos, no bad attitude and more importantly everyone having fun learning this awesome program. Book your free trial and you won’t regret it! More...
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Melissa Bennett
I attend the ladies kickboxing bootcamp, it is an open and friendly atmosphere and a fun way to keep fit. Each session is never the same with a variety of exercises to improve endurance and help build confidence. The trainers are both warming and motivating. I would definitely recommend this class to anyone looking to exercise in a safe and friendly environment. More...
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Will Lewis DL
I one hundred percent reccomend this place, they helped me overcome a lot of problems, and challenges I had never thought I’d face. I prefer this a lot more to karate and boxing, This is the future of martial arts people !!. More...
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Bsha Chowdhurt
Defence lab are legit. I learned first session defence and how to oil check someone. Scorpion finger is one I will use on the wife!
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Sam Allan
Highly recommend Defense Lab Stafford for any beginner. Tried out a free taster session whilst in the area. Enjoyed it so much I did 6 more sessions over 8 days! Very welcoming, modern & professional yet also family friendly set up, and excellent teaching. Great for all round fitness too. Hopefully Defense Lab continues to expand to more places. More...
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Sam Davies
I go to the ladies extreme kickboxing bootcamp and it is fantastic. Everyone is welcoming and the class although tough is very enjoyable
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Leigh Dawkins
My Girls have been part of the Defence Lab Swindon team now for over a year and they still love it, Paul and his team are so enthusiastic and really care abut all the kids, great balance of play, exercise and serious life skills. If that’s not enough for you then the great pricing will defiantly push it over the line. Thanks Paul, Great job More...
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Cristina Tucci
I have been going to the ladies extreme kickboxing Bootcamp for the last 5-6 months and I absolutely love it. I started going to vary my exercises from my typical weight training routines and have honestly noticed a massive difference physically and mentally. I can endure and push myself so much more than I ever could before! The classes are so intense, motivating and fun! I used to dread anything cardio based before but now I look forward to it. Couldn’t recommend more! More...
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Warren Farquhar
An excellent experience to undertake, I spent 10 years learning and teaching taekwondo then after starting Defence Lab with Paul Shears I realised it's not about kicking and punching and pretty patterns, it's about protecting your head and with simple shapes it's easy. Have been with them 2 years nearly now and have learn't so much, people think that age will stop you. Well I'm 51 and love it so take a plunge and give it a go. More...
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shweta soni
My daughter loves this class. She is more confident and strong. Really recommended.
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Reg Bates
Defence Lab is a terrific system that teaches modern simplified techniques of practical self-defence for the street. It also helps to keep you fit and alert and it's a system that anyone can learn regardless of age or ability. I would highly recommend Defence Lab to anyone. More...
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darren cole
I have been training here for 12 months now and was made to feel welcome from day one. If you're serious about self defense then this class is for you!
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Sharon Northcott
Fab teachers, who are very patient and understanding with the younger children. My 6yr old son is very fidgety and loses interest very quickly with a lot of things. This group however, has kept his interest, while teaching him important life lessons, as well as the self defence training. He looks forward to coming to each session. (So much so, that he'll turn down party invites, just so he doesn't miss a training session). More...
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Florence Nicholls
Fantastic with my son who has Autism and struggle to settle and concentrate and needs short sentences to understand, I would say he is doing really well and they do take time and have patience to explain and encourage him giving him that motivation and confidence he needs. He loves coming to yours classes and was very surprised how settled and listened very quietly which normally hard for him. My little girl loves it too. Thanks guys More...
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Dee Mae
Great fun and informative class in self defence :)
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Rebecca Dunne
I attend the Ladies Kickboxing and Fitness Classes, it's the most fun I've had in ages at any fitness class. Everyone is really friendly and the instructors are warm, welcoming and really helpful. The classes are packed with lots of high intensity exercises aswell as a self defence element. For self confidence it's a great class to attend as people of all ages and abilities take part and enjoy it. More...
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Ben GrowStrong
this is the best comedy. not the best martial art though
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Dave French
The best comedy channel on the internet at the moment, guaranteed laughs...
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Toni Louise Pounder
What an amazing experience today was watching my son do his first grading day I am one super proud mummy . Your training teacher have trained you so well and I could not thank you all enough how much support and help you give these children I am one proud mummy and could not stop crying today well done theo and well done to every one who graded today xx
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Chelsea Bottomley
great place to take the kids to have fun and learn
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Oana Constanta Popescu
Since we joined Defence Lab classes, my girls and I ,feel more confident. I was impressed to see how good is James with the children . Another reason to join Defence Lab, ladies classes with Dana, another very good instructor. More...
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Louise Mackay
Amazing instructors who love what they do. Nothing is too much. My 7 year old loves it
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Rebecca Hayward
Everyone here is so friendly and encouraging. If you want to get fit learn new skills and make new friends join up highly recommended
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Laura Wescott
My daughter absolutely loves coming to defense labs, you guys are all great with the kids. I can't wait till my youngest is old enough to join up too!
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Alec West
This is a great club with brilliant instructors that are really friendly and make you feel welcome, highly recommended for anyone who wants new friends, self defence fitness and fun.
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Louise Emmà
I would highly recommend Defence Lab. My 9 year old and 6 year old both attend and thoroughly enjoy themselves at the same time as learning the moves and practising the techniques. My daughter has gone from being very shy and not wanting me to leave her to running in the classroom without even saying a goodbye in a matter of weeks. Liam, Beth and Mark are fantastic and very down to earth and i couldnt wish for better instuctors to teach my children. Thanks for tiring them out More...
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Beki Beer
Can't recommend Defence Lab Worksop enough. The instructors are amazing, friendly and fab role models for my girls. They are both thriving and love going to the classes. They both look up to Beth especially and feel safe and included in the class. I'm happy to have found them a positive class to attend that gives them skills for life as well as exercise and a chance to make new friends. More...
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Fatma Ebeed
I joined for my son 7 years old he love it, they running every time varieties of games made the Class more enjoyable and kids never get bored, my son he want go every day,the class effect on my son anger as he star control his self now, highly recommended
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EdiSigar Kaparang
bisa membantu cara atau teknik melindungi diri dari penyerangan
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Trisha Woyen
I love these classes for my son. he is 4 and he does enjoy them. he gets a bit daft at times but he really enjoys it and has his 2 year old sister now doing 'jab, cross' we pay £40 a month for this class. Thursdays 4 to 7 year olds 5pm until 6pm (Every Thursday so no half term breaks which is perfect ) It's worth every penny. big shout-out to Chris, Paul, Rich, Marsh and Josh for training Tyler. Thank you for working with him and listening to the stories that he comes out with More...
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Amanda Jeanine Tong
I joined this class because I would feel very unsafe on nights out in the city. After my first class I just felt safer and more confident. Dan and his team are skilled at what they do and teach well too. Some how they manage to combine technique with a laugh as well. Absolutely recommend Defence Lab, Lincoln!!! Huge thanks to Dan and team. More...
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Catt Wilde
the daughter loves it! well worth giving the place a go first class normally free no obligation too join
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Samantha Gould
Amazing instruction in a friendly, well equiped setting. A place to learn and make new friends. I would highly recommend giving it a go.
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Samantha Thomas
cannot recommend enough I bring my three boys who all look forward to coming every Monday the training to fantastic thank you guys for teaching them to defend themselves and give them loads of confidence.....
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Dana Young
I cannot recommend Defence Lab enough! I joined Dana's ladies class at the beginning of the year after never being a gym member or doing any physical exercise. .. I couldn't even do a sit up!!! Now, I can do sit ups, press ups, can touch my toes and feel so much more confident in myself! She is a great teacher and has really encouraged me to push myself more and more each week!!! More...
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Nia Walker
I would definitely recommend defence lab Swindon the atmosphere at the classes is electric everyone enjoys themselves whilst getting active and learning new skills. Paul and his team are great at teaching/instructing and making everyone feel welcome. More...
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Mark Csomos
I really recommend this for anyone wanting to learn self defence, learn to protect yourself and also have fun!
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Matt Pledger
I’ve been attending this class since the beginning of April and I really would recommend it to anyone interested in self defence & fitness. Catering to different ability levels, there’s something for everyone at this class. The instructors & students are friendly and welcoming to new-comers, and there is a sense of camaraderie amongst the group. With classes in Bracknell, & Reading it’s really convenient to train. And with the first session free of charge it’s well worth coming along to check it out. More...
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What do you love most about your job?
I like the fact that people get what they want from our classes, it might be a police officer training as what we do makes sense to him and can help in situations, a mum and daughter who want to get fit and build confidence, they may feel vulnerable sometimes, and don't want to feel a target, when we get the feed back and they say they feel better it's great. Or someone who's shifted that stubborn weight but said they've enjoyed doing it, and learned self defence in the process and are still learning something that is valuable, going to the gym is not he only way to get toned.
What inspired you to start your own business?
I personally wanted to give back to people and my passion is martial arts, after working in many places I wanted to work for myself and have job satisfaction, seeing how you can change someone for the positive always made me feel good. So for me this is something that is very rewarding, and you make so many good friends from teaching martial arts
Why should our clients choose you?
Well they should make there own mind up, but regardless of what you've tried before you should give Defence lab a try ! It's amazing, positive and does things a bit different, it gets you thinking again, we like to get people asking what if ? And enjoying the classes and achieving things that they may have never thought they would be doing or could do. So come along and give us a try.. Its all about you and your goals
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