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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.

Train with MINDSET

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 Instructors
A MINDSET instructor coaches a group of women during a self-defence workshop.

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)

Zoe Bell — Hollywood stunt woman, actress & producer
“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 Testimonials

Listen 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?

NZ workshop news — dates to confirm. The workshops below appear in our existing NZ news; their dates and current booking status are unconfirmed. Contact us before making plans.

For confirmed forthcoming NZ workshop dates and availability, please contact MINDSET. Corporate, educational, community and non-profit training is arranged to suit each booking.

  • YWCA women's workshops
  • Girl Guides workshop
  • KiwiOra community workshops
  • Cambridge women's workshop
  • Tauranga women's weekend workshop
  • Massey University women's weekend workshop
  • Johnsonville women's weekend workshop
  • Fastlane staff workshop
  • Hamilton women's weekend workshop
  • Te Pae O Kura women's weekend workshop
  • Customised group bookings by arrangement
  • Contact us to confirm dates and availability

Train with MINDSET

Learn more about the MINDSET instructor team and read participant feedback before choosing your training.