Allied Self Protection

Paul Bedford
5 Star
If you want to learn something that is REALLY functional on the street and that is taught in a safe and friendly environment by qualified professionals then Allied Self Protection is for you. I've trained in the martial arts for decades and this genuinely is effective self protection that is quickly and easily learnt. And they also have classes especially for kids because they they need to be taught differently to adults. Steve and Lesley are great Instructors and classes are fun as well as functional. They are also starting a martial art / kickboxing class soon so I may try that to increase my fitness too!
Wednesday 7th September 2022

James Fuggle
5 Star
Approachable, friendly, fun, practical, effective, realistic, clear. I could use many more adjectives to describe the classes, the instructors and the methodology that make up Allied Self Protection. I spent 12 years learning and enjoying a range of martial arts, many of which I still enjoy today, and all of which were also taught by Steve and Les. Throughout it all I focused upon and enjoyed the most effective and direct methods. When Steve and Les started Allied Self Protection to focus on true self defence I loved it and have joined. This is brilliant, I’m 42, not some gym fanatic, an office worker, and I like to have fun, the atmosphere and the methodology work for everyone. Come and try!
Monday 19th September 2022

Mark Tunn
5 Star
I've studied martial arts, in different forms, for many years now. Starting with traditional Japanese arts through to mixed martial arts. The self defence principles taught at Allied Self Protection are, without a doubt, the most effective and realistically applicable for any real life situation, including focusing on the psychological factors at play. It doesn't matter if you are an Olympic Athlete or the other end of the scale, the core principles are designed to suit any person, any physique, any ability. For all people, at any level, this is the place I would recommend. Taught by two helpful and very approachable people in Ste and Les, it is the training I have always wanted.
Wednesday 7th September 2022

Emma Taylor
5 Star
My daughters have been attending Allied Self Protection APES from the day it started and they love it! It's a friendly family run class (Lesley and Steve are just the best) and has a great group of kids that attend, they emphasise team work and discipline which is brilliant. This has helped my girls grow in confidence and this growth has been recognised at school. My girls have tried lots of different groups/classes but none really stuck but here they learn self defence skills in a fun and engaging way and they always look forward to the next lesson. I highly recommend this to anyone.
Friday 9th September 2022