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Private Tuition


Master Stephen McDade 6th Dan is one of the most highly experienced and highly qualified martial arts and self-defence instructors in the United Kingdom. He has over 30 years experience in self-defence and became a registered Black Belt Instructor in 1983, as well as holding many coaching qualifications from governing bodies all around the world he is also NVQ qualified (City & Guilds) in martial arts and self-defence management and is fully CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) checked.

Private classes are available at private venues and are available to Total Self Defence members, corporate clients, and the general public.

Private tuition may suit you

A busy professional that does not have the time to commit to regular classes and would like to still take a course in self-defence or may wish to go through the total self defence syllabus privately with some friends or colleagues.
For private tuition the classes can be specifically tailored to your needs. Previous clients include; police officers, traffic wardens, underground staff, taxi drivers, nurses etc.

Some of the specific tuition offered to clients:

  1. All women groups- Self-Defence & Self Awareness private classes.
  2. Advanced training beyond Black Belt for senior Instructors of Total Self Defence.
  3. Grading preparation classes for Total Self Defence students preparing for grading.
  4. Specific classes in self-defence against weapon attacks.
  5. Self-defence for children (minimum age 8 years)
  6. Control and Restraining (very good for security sector).
  7. Kobudo (traditional weapons training, in Tonfa, Bo, Sai, Nunchacku Short stick, Yawara Stick, etc.)
  8. Ground defence vital in all self-defence situations.

There are 8 Modules demonstrating just some of the instruction available to you on; Introducing Professional Jiu-Jitsu DVD-available to you now.



Private tuition fees:

A private class can be 1-6 persons maximum.

At specified private venue preferred (equipment matted safety area etc included)

£80.00 per hour for up to 6 clients. Plus £20.00 per hour Venue hire.

7-15 maximum persons per group session. £90.00 per hour for 7 clients Extra £10.00 for each extra client up to 15 Maximum Plus £20.00 per hour Venue hire.


Frequently asked Questions

Q. What do I need to bring or wear?
A. Just loose clothing a tracksuit would be ideal.
 
Q. Am I to old to do self-defence training?
A. No you are never too old to train; we work at a pace that suits you.
 
Q. Do I have to be fit?
A. No we will help improve your overall fitness.
 
Q. I have an injury can I still take part in?
A. Yes but you will need a letter from your GP to say that your are safe to practice self-defence.
 

Should you need any further information please feel free to contact me direct at prof@totalselfdefence.co.uk