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Zanshin Defence

Martial Arts & Self-Defence Classes in Oxford

MMA & Self Defence classes in Oxford for adults — supportive coaching, all fitness levels welcome

  • Learn striking, grappling, and practical self-defence
  • Build confidence, fitness, and mental clarity
  • Train in a respectful, encouraging environment
 
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  • Anytime Fitness Gym Headington
  • Book up to 7 days in advance
  • No Gym Membership Required!
Timetable

Class Schedule & Booking

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
6:00 PM
Applied Martial Arts
Technical Striking
6:00 PM
8:00 PM
Mixed Abilities
1 slot available
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Applied Martial Arts
Self Defence
6:00 PM
8:00 PM
Mixed Abilities
3 slots available
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7:00 PM
Beginner's Self Defence
Striking Fundamentals
7:30 PM
9:30 PM
3 slots available
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8:00 PM
9:00 PM

Monday

  • Beginner's Self Defence Striking Fundamentals3 slots available
    7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
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Tuesday

  • Applied Martial Arts Technical Striking · Mixed Abilities1 slot available
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Friday

  • Applied Martial Arts Self Defence · Mixed Abilities3 slots available
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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No events available!
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
6:00 PM
Applied Martial Arts
Technical Striking
6:00 PM
8:00 PM
Mixed Abilities
1 slot available
Book now
Applied Martial Arts
Self Defence
6:00 PM
8:00 PM
Mixed Abilities
3 slots available
Book now
7:00 PM

Tuesday

  • Applied Martial Arts Technical Striking · Mixed Abilities1 slot available
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Book now

Friday

  • Applied Martial Arts Self Defence · Mixed Abilities3 slots available
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Book now
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
7:00 PM
Beginner's Self Defence
Striking Fundamentals
7:30 PM
9:30 PM
3 slots available
Book now
8:00 PM
9:00 PM

Monday

  • Beginner's Self Defence Striking Fundamentals3 slots available
    7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
    Book now
No events available!
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Small, Personalised Class Sizes

Enjoy tailored martial arts training in small, focused groups (under 12 people) that ensure personalized attention and rapid progress in self-defense skills and fitness.

Training Tailored to Your Goals

Our classes are designed around your goals, with personalized adjustments made regularly to ensure you’re progressing in fitness, confidence, and martial arts skills.

Strength & Conditioning Built In

Improve power, mobility, and injury resilience with strength training techniques seamlessly integrated into every martial arts class.

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Why Adults Love Training At Zanshin Defence

Krish is an excellent teacher and really tailors his teaching to skill levels as I had a boxing background. I have built up much strength and flexibility since joining! As a fan of MMA, I love the level of detail with which Krish teaches both striking and Jujitsu.
JamieClub Member - 2 Years
Training with Krisian has been an incredible experience. His focus on self-defense is especially empowering for me as a woman. Krisian's teaching style is very engaging, making every session both challenging and fun!
MasyClub Member - 1 Year
Our instructor's attentiveness and communication skills make learning new techniques a seamless process. It's a great place which I would highly recommend to get in shape, learn essential self-defence techniques, and meet a bunch of friendly folks.
GuankeClub Member - 1 Year
Inclusive and friendly martial arts classes, covering a range of techniques in a safe environment. Krish is a fantastic instructor, using his extensive experience to make classes fun, yet still focused. He skillfully caters for all levels, ages and experiences such that all feel challenged.
HelenClub Member - 9 Months
Great self-defence classes with very varied sessions. Krisian is an excellent teacher who is very approachable and always keen to make the classes fun and suitable for mixed ability levels.
FionaClub Member - 8 Months
I’ve been training in martial arts since I was five years old, and I can confidently say that Krish’s classes are some of the best I’ve ever attended. The improvements I’ve made under his guidance have been through the roof!
LeoClub Member - 7 Months
Been attending for a few months and have increased my confidence, improved self defence skills over time, and met a lot of new friends who I've improved with. Loved every session 😊 10/10
CrisClub Member - 2 Months
Best self defence class I’ve been to! I would highly recommend to anybody that is looking to gain skills and experience in kickboxing and jujitsu, I look forward to our sessions every day, Thank you Krish for the confidence boost in my abilities
CatClub Member - 1 month
I have thoroughly enjoyed my time learning valuable self defence skills in this dynamic Martial Arts club. Each session is unique and I left every one feeling like I had learned something new!
KatieClub Member - 1 month
Fantastic MMA Club mixing in Karate and Jujitsu with some tough conditioning. I highly recommend it, the coach is very involved in your development and you will be taught the fundamentals properly.
PaulClub Member
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