Friendly people. Very realistic fighting system for self defence. Looking forward to the next class UPDATE: I recently took my two children and they loved it. My eldest son has autism, Farhan was very patient and encouraging. My daughter loved it and they both had an enormous amount to fun. Highly recommend Defence Lab as a student and parent. My daughter also commented that she prefer DL to Taekwondo because she thinks DL would actually work if she were ever bullied at school.

Recently took a women's self-defence course which took place on a Saturday over 3hrs. As a smaller frame female - i found the course very useful and practical with hands on work. I had a good partner who was serious about learning (we both ended up happily bruised) and really tried hard with the techniques. Tahir and his assistants and were super helpful during the sparring exercises. The volume of skills learned was not overwhelming and allowed us to build upon them. Tahir is a great instructor and teaches with empathy and understanding. They have a build on course for women afterwards which I look forward to taking. And although I came out more confident from the course, I am always mindful that I could do more to protect myself and practice the techniques learned. It is a very good course, at a fair price, with very good instructors and keen attendees.

Started my kids at Defence lab and i enjoyed watching them so much i decided to give it a go myself. After 20 years of boxing it was great to also work with a complete new range of moves and skills. I really enjoy the sessions and gain a wealth of knowledge each time, whilst also getting a good workout. i look forward to what i am going to next. The team are great and they are always willing to go into detail when required. I like the fact they do not try to flood you with information and break things down, this helps you to retain the knowledge.

My two kids go to Defence Lab. The instructors are very capable to instruct different age groups accordingly. They teach life saving skills in a very fun way. I observed a huge confidence boost in my kids. Keep up the good work.

I have attended classes since October 2017 and can truly say I have enjoyed all of them! The team has been amazing; they are incredibly knowledgeable, skilled as well as funny! It's a really safe and friendly environment which gave me the courage to continue self defence classes even when things were difficult for me. As some one recovering from assaults in the past, this environment has had remarkable impact on my own journey and development. One major thing that has stood out to me is how the training is not only physical, so working on our attitudes and mindsets has been key to breakthrough. In my case, I went from feeling totally powerless to having my 'voice' restored. The fact that the techniques are so applicable in real life has meant I developed genuine confidence when I am out in the community, especially knowing how to handle multiple people at the same time. The personal safety aspect of it has been a regular part of classes also, focusing on prevention. I am very grateful that a quality service like this is in my local area. Many thanks to the team for their ongoing dedication and commitment to their students!!

Three of my children attend Defence Lab and they absolutely love it. They have learnt discipline, control, team work and excellent defence techniques. The staff members are super supportive and very friendly. They give good feedback and encourage all students to do their best. I would definitely recommend this group to my family and friends.

I travel from Tooting to Worcester Park so my kids can attend this excellent self-defence class every Sunday. My kids have grown in confidence and I feel reassured as a parent that my kids are developing their skills in this area to protect themselves. I highly recommend Defence Lab Training!

I've been going to Defence Lab Training for nearly 4 years now. I was struggling with my confidence after I had to run away from a gang, I found it hard to leave the house, I changed my route to work. My wife had enough and found DL on line. My taster session was awesome the guys were so welcoming with such a family atmosphere. My confidence has improved and I have learned life skills that keep evolving more and more. Also my fitness has improved so much. The classes are a good mix of fun and serious street based drills and scenarios. I can highly recommend Defence Lab Training!

Great instructors and enjoyable classes, have been going for over 6 months now and have already learnt a lot. My fitness has improved, I have gained confidence and look forward to going to every class. Everyone is friendly and welcoming.

I recently had the incredible opportunity to participate in a self-defense class, and tge experience was transformative. The knowledge and skills I gained have not only boosted my confidence but have also given me a greater sense of personal safety and security. I would highly recommend these self-defense classes to anyone looking to enhance their personal well-being and self-assurance. From the moment I stepped into the class, I was greeted by a team of dedicated instructors who radiated enthusiasm and expertise. Their passion for teaching self-defense was evident, and their ability to create a supportive and inclusive environment was exceptional. Regardless of age, gender, or fitness level, every participant was treated with respect and given equal attention. One of the aspects that truly stood out to me was the comprehensive curriculum. The classes covered a wide range of techniques, including effective strikes, blocks, and holds, as well as practical strategies for real-life situations. The instructors took the time to explain the reasoning behind each technique and ensured that we understood the underlying principles. It was evident that their goal was to equip us with the knowledge and skills necessary to protect ourselves in any potential threats.

Farhaj is highly skilled and the age appropriate curriculum focused on practical self- defence techniques. Our daughters learned valuable skills, and had a blast!

Defence lab uses mixed martial arts in the form of self-defence for all ages. My child has been attending for well over a year now and having signed up due to shyness and lack of confidence, I can now say it’s helped his confidence quite a lot and I can rest easy knowing he can defend himself if he needed to, he’s already put it to the test on his friends during a Judo vs MMA fight. He won. The instructors are approachable and accommodating, teach them discipline and good form until they get it right but still have fun in doing so. I would sign myself up if I had the funds and fitness.

Thank you so much Defence Lab for coming to our club and sharing your knowledge with us! The teenagers in our Youth club were very engaged and enjoyed the work out. Your instructors used some fantastic and very appropriate scenarios which highlighted the importance of self defence to our young people. Our youth club will definitely be calling on The Defence Club for another session in the future!

My 7 year old son loves the self defence classes- the defence lab is amazing ! I’d like to recommend this to all kids out there.

Classes are fun, dynamic and helpful. The instructors are excellent

I have trained in several martial art systems over the years, but since learning the Defence Lab System I appreciate how reality base focused it is for the modern world. If you want to learn a system that's efficient, effective and practical, then Defence Lab is all you need.

Great self defense classes for children and adults with a mixture of martial arts techniques, cherry picked to be used in real life scenarios. Highly recommend 👌

Excellent classes. The team will challenge your limits whilst remaining respectful and the sessions are very insightful. I’m on session 4 and have already learned so much! Great way to keep fit and learn how to defend yourself in practical situations

This is one of the best classes you will ever gift to your son or daughter. They will build their confidence, learn invaluable defence skills (real-life, actionable, street defence skills) in a disciplined but very fun way. My son does not skip this class under any condition, he absolutely loves it. The coaches have an impressive approach in keeping the kids engaged, focused and wanting to get better week on week. I highly recommend DL training with Tahir and the team.

Really excellent training! Farhaj and the other instructors are so knowledgeable and make learning something tricky really easy! Classes are a lot of fun, and at the same time teach some serious skills!

My 7 year old joined this when she was 6 at the beginning of the year and says it’s her favourite class she does.she was so nervous and scared before she joined but after the first friendly session she loved it and her confidence has also grown from going to the classes.

My daughter spent 3 months at the Teddington classes learning skills that I am sure will give her the confidence to respond in situations that feel unsafe. The training seemed excellent and she was always keen to try out new skills on us. Thank you

In a short time defence lab has helped my son develop confidence, coordination and self defence skills! We enjoy defence lab every week. I would recommend it to anyone.

My 10 year old daughter has only been going a few weeks but I’ve already noticed such a difference in her, she was very shy and reluctant to join DL but she gave it a go and I’m amazed how her confidence has grown. She looks forward to going every week and has learnt so much already as well as having lots of fun and making new friends. Her instructor is brilliant and really knows how to bring out the best in the students.

We started taking lessons last summer and we love it. The atmosphere is always friendly and welcoming and even if you are not super fit the instructors makes it work for you and your level. Both the adult classes and the kids classes are great fun: our children love taking part and are very motivated to come each week and learn new skills. These guys are great! Thank you for all your hard work! thumbs up!!

This is a great class, the instructors are great with the kids making sure it’s still fun as well as teaching them some valuable skills. My 9 year old daughter loves the training and is already so much more confident than she was in just a matter of weeks. Highly recommend this!

DL team is fantastic and superb. Very practical and real life training. My both sons are really enjoying their classes and have gained enormous confidence to defend themselves in any unwanted situation.

What can I say? I really like this training; the tutors are well experienced, friendly, and patient fortunately! What I really like is the science behind it all; it's been very well thought through and the reason for each attach and counter measure is explained; I would definitely recommend gicing this a go. In fact come to the Teddington sessions and I'll see you there! Not for a fight you understand - for the training ;-)

Our daughter loves her Defence Lab Training sessions. She gets to make new friends and learn a life saving skill. There’s nothing better than seeing her confidence grow and see how happy she is after a session.

My daughter has been attending defense lab since the start of the year after attending a free taster session and absolutely loves it. She enjoys the training and loves practicing and showing the new moves she picks up weekly. Tehseen is brilliant with the group and clearly enjoys passing on the knowledge he has. Would definitely recommend.