<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Defence4Women]]></title><description><![CDATA[Taught by an experienced female instructor, Defence4Women provides courses in real-life self-defence for women and girls across the Midlands.]]></description><link>https://www.unbreakableselfdefence.com/articles</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 06:45:37 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.unbreakableselfdefence.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Why Self-Defence Isn’t Just Martial Arts: Rethinking Personal Safety Training]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beyond the Black Belt – What Real-World Self-Defence Should Teach It’s a common sight: self-defence classes led by martial artists. As a martial arts instructor myself, I understand the attraction. Disciplines like kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu or aikido each offer valuable techniques—whether it’s striking, escaping joint locks, or learning takedowns. Training in these arts certainly has its benefits, and I would be the first to shout about their ability to boost fitness, strength,...]]></description><link>https://www.unbreakableselfdefence.com/post/why-self-defence-isn-t-just-martial-arts-rethinking-personal-safety-training</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69308beebeedf468e530e59b</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2025 19:45:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/eece0a_6e3b4a0ac0a84cf5bb259a444f361807~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_667,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tamsin Davis</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[When Violence Comes from Those We Love: The Complexities of Using Self-Defence in Families with Special Needs]]></title><description><![CDATA[This week I led a thought-provoking self-defence session alongside individuals who have experienced violence from a family member. It was a conversation that challenged assumptions and highlighted the complex emotions involved when someone close to us, especially a loved one, acts out in ways that are harmful. Ethical Dilemmas with the Use of Force My work often involves supporting survivors of familial abuse in the case of domestic violence. In these cases, the perpetrator typically...]]></description><link>https://www.unbreakableselfdefence.com/post/when-violence-comes-from-those-we-love</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69304fdfbeedf468e5305aab</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2025 17:21:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/eece0a_f4cc81c8802844deb68607390a97852f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_908,h_681,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tamsin Davis</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Effective Approaches to Teaching Women’s Self-Defence in Traditional Muslim Communities]]></title><description><![CDATA[Insights and Practical Guidance for Instructors Leicester and the Midlands are celebrated for their rich cultural diversity, with a tapestry of ethnicities, languages, and traditions shaping our local community. In particular we have a strong Muslim presence, and as a self-defence instructor, I am frequently invited to deliver workshops specifically tailored for women within these communities. Drawing from my own experiences, I hope the key considerations below will help other instructors...]]></description><link>https://www.unbreakableselfdefence.com/post/effective-approaches-to-teaching-women-s-self-defence-in-traditional-muslim-communities</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6930403440df6eb66c70556d</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2025 14:11:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/eece0a_6f98c51eddc246a89091de01534d7efa~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tamsin Davis</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>