South African Self Defence Academy is a South African based school of Martial Arts and Self Defence

South African Self Defence Academy (SASDA) is a South African Based School of Mixed Martial Arts, that is suitable for students from the age of 4 – 18 years

Our unique programme teaches:

  • Unarmed defence (karate based techniques for close quarter & multiple attack)
  • Traditional weapons (long staff, nunchaka & Tonfa) for close-quarter & multiple attack
  • Brazilian Jiujitsu (for ground defence situations)

Our Philosophy

To empower students by systematically building confidence and capabilities regardless of age, size or physical ability.

Professionalism

  • Our instructors are well trained, professional and dedicated. 
  • We are a large, well run school of martial arts that has been operating since 1999. 
  • We have an administrative office
  • All instructors are trained in teaching techniques and are regularly assessed and upgraded in their teaching abilities. This is done directly under the guidance of the founders and Chief Instructors.

Currently we have two venues in the Helderberg region:
Central Somerset West: First floor – West Workout Gym in Caledon Str, Fountain Square.

BEGINNER STUDENTS ACCEPTED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR

Please email or call us for any enquires or to book your child for 2 trial lessons.

Jerome Petersen: 083 462 9089 and Terry Lynn Petersen: 083 208 5584 or email admin@sa-selfdefence.co.za