MINDSET Women's Self-Defence — New Zealand
Women's Self-Defence
Workshops in New Zealand
Mindset Is Your Strongest Weapon.
Practical, supportive self-defence training for women in New Zealand. Build awareness, confidence and personal safety skills through one-day and two-day workshops and customised group training.
NZ workshops are arranged according to bookings. Contact us about training for your group, community or organisation.
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Practical skills. Confidence.
A proactive mindset.
MINDSET training covers awareness, avoidance, boundary setting, verbal de-escalation and practical physical self-defence. No previous experience is needed; coaching is adapted to your current level.
Choose a practical women's workshop or arrange customised training for your community, educational institution or workplace.
Meet the InstructorsWomen's Self-Defence Training in New Zealand
One-day and two-day women's workshops and customised group training by arrangement. Practical coaching is adapted to your group's experience and goals.
01Women's Self-Defence Workshops
Supportive one-day and two-day workshops covering awareness, boundaries, verbal de-escalation and practical physical self-defence.
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02Customised Group Training
Training tailored to corporate, educational, community and non-profit groups. Content, timing and locations are agreed for each booking.
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03Close Quarters Combat (CQC)
Practical close-range self-defence skills can be included in an agreed workshop program, with a focus on responding to threats and escaping safely.
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Flagship Women's Self-Defence Workshops
Our one-day and more comprehensive two-day women's workshops combine pad work, hands-on practice, realistic scenarios and a Q&A. Community, corporate and non-profit workshops can also be tailored to your group.
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“All you need is a positive attitude, a willingness to learn but most of all, the correct mindset to not become a victim” — Charlie Riley (head instructor)
“a massive shout out to charlie riley for all the amazing work he does. charlie, you are a champion among champions. thank you. ladies, if you loved #reebokunleashed or if you missed out, please check out charlie and find a course near you”
Zoe Bell
Hollywood stunt woman, actress & producer
Read TestimonialsListen to what Zoe Bell & Claire Chitham have to say about us…
The review took place after the Reebok Confidence Unleashed women’s free self-defence workshop in Auckland, led by Charlie and his team.
What’s New at MINDSET?
The last quarter of 2026 still remains as busy as ever for us in Australia & New Zealand:
In addition to these public workshops, we also have a strong calendar of corporate, educational institution, and non-profit organisation bookings that will keep the MINDSET team actively engaged throughout the remainder of the year.
- YWCA Women's Classes
- Girl Guides Workshop
- KiwiOra Community Workshops
- Cambridge Women's Workshop
- Tauranga Weekend Women's Workshop
- Massey Uni Weekend Women's Workshop
- Johnsonville Weekend Women's Workshop
- Fastlane Staff Workshop
- Hamilton Weekend Women's Workshop
- Te Pae O Kura Weekend Women's Workshop
- Funlife Fitness Centre Women's Weekend Workshop
- Fitworld Health & Fitness Gym Women's Workshop
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Learn more about the MINDSET instructor team and read participant feedback before choosing your training.