Women's 7-Week Self-Defence Program Semester 1 2026 (City Campus)

This 7‑week Self Defence Program empowers female and female‑identifying RMIT students both mentally and physically, providing practical skills, confidence, and resilience for everyday life.

Build Confidence. Strengthen Awareness. Learn Practical Self Defence.

Limited spots, register now!

Participants build confidence, situational awareness, and resilience while learning effective self‑defence techniques. Suitable for all fitness levels and experience, the program equips students to respond confidently to real‑world situations.

What you'll learn

Mental empowerment:

Situational awareness, safety strategies, early detection, boundary setting, de‑escalation techniques, and practical ways to manage fear. The program focuses on trusting your instincts, building confidence, and strengthening belief in gender‑based equity.

Physical self‑defence:

Learn effective techniques from Wing Chun Kung Fu, a martial art created by a woman. Techniques include palm strikes, leopard strikes, front and back kicks, knee strikes, and back strikes, with an emphasis on balance, strong stances, and using your strongest body parts against an attacker's weakest points.

Program goal

By the end of the 7 weeks, you'll have foundational self‑defence skills against common attacks and greater confidence to turn fear and anxiety into decisive action.

Who can join

  • Female and female‑identifying RMIT students only
  • Beginners and experienced martial artists
  • All fitness levels welcome
  • International and domestic students

What to wear

Comfortable clothing and runners.

Dates, times, location and registration

Dates:

  • Tuesday 14 April
  • Tuesday 21 April
  • Tuesday 28 April
  • Tuesday 5 May
  • Tuesday 12 May
  • Tuesday 19 May
  • Tuesday 26 May

Time: 5-6pm

Location: RMIT Active Hub, City Campus (Group Fitness Room), Building 8, Level 3, Room 28. 360 Swanston St, Melbourne

Price: $30 total (for 7 sessions)

Disclaimer: Upon the first class, there will be a disclaimer form to sign provided by the instructor.

Register now

Photography and recording at RMIT events

When you attend RMIT official events or activities you may be photographed or recorded. By attending the event, you agree to RMIT's Terms.​

Share

More events

light-lines-public-art-trail-1220x732.jpg

Public Art Trail 2026

Icon / Small / Calendar Created with Sketch. 01 Feb 2022 - 31 Dec 2026
Icon / Small / Location Created with Sketch. Melbourne City
RMIT students and staff at the 2025 Midsumma Pride March

RMIT X Midsumma Festival

Icon / Small / Calendar Created with Sketch. 18 Jan 2026 - 08 Feb 2026
University students walk in front of promotional signage.

Semester 1 O Week Events

Icon / Small / Calendar Created with Sketch. 02 Feb 2026 - 27 Feb 2026
Icon / Small / Location Created with Sketch. Brunswick, Bundoora, Melbourne City, Carlton
Two students smiling and holding vegan sausages

Free Food on Campus

Icon / Small / Calendar Created with Sketch. 02 Mar 2026 - 23 Oct 2026
Icon / Small / Location Created with Sketch. Brunswick, Point Cook, Bundoora, Melbourne City, Carlton
View all
aboriginal flag float-start torres strait flag float-start

Acknowledgement of Country

RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business - Artwork 'Sentient' by Hollie Johnson, Gunaikurnai and Monero Ngarigo.

Learn more about our commitment to Indigenous cultures