We are pleased to introduce Streetwise Defence as an exhibitor at this year’s Yorkshire Ladies Links event. If you’ve ever wondered how to feel safer, stronger, and more confident in your daily life, Streetwise Defence has the answers.
With a world-class approach to self defence for both the body and the mind, their mission is to empower individuals—especially women—with the skills they need to take control of their personal safety.
Meet Dene Josham
From Hollywood to the Real World: Empowering Women Stay Safe
Representing Streetwise Defence at Yorkshire Ladies Links is Co-Founder, Dene Josham, a highly respected self defence coach and former A-list bodyguard to Hollywood icons including Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt, and Russell Crowe.
With decades of experience protecting high-profile clients in unpredictable situations, Dene has taken his expertise and transformed it into a powerful self defence training program that is accessible to all.
His philosophy? True self defence is about more than just physical skills—it’s about mindset, awareness, and confidence.
Dene, alongside Julie Waite, co-created the Self Defence for Women program, combining his elite-level expertise with Julie’s lived experiences as a woman to ensure the training is relevant, realistic, and impactful for women of all backgrounds.
Their joint approach ensures that every aspect of the program is designed to meet the real-world needs of women looking to feel safer and more empowered.
Self Defence That Works for You
At Streetwise Defence, we understand that traditional self defence classes often focus only on physical techniques, and can feel overwhelming and unrealistic - often leaving out the mental and emotional aspects of staying safe.
Our approach blends practical self defence moves with a deep psychological understanding of violence and the power of your mindset and body, ensuring that you not only learn how to react in a dangerous situation but also prevent one from happening in the first place.
Here’s how we do it:
Corporate Self Defence Workshops: Designed for businesses that want to provide their employees—especially women—with practical safety strategies, increased confidence, and resilience in workplace and everyday scenarios.
School & Community Group Workshops: We work with secondary schools and community groups to provide engaging, practical self defence training tailored to different age groups and needs, helping to instil confidence and awareness from a young age.
Online Course: ‘Self Defence for Women’ – A flexible, accessible online training program designed to fit around your lifestyle. This course empowers women with easy-to-learn techniques that can be used in real-world situations.
Join Us at Yorkshire Ladies Links
If you’re attending Yorkshire Ladies Links, be sure to stop by our stand to meet Dene and learn more about how Streetwise Defence can help you build confidence, resilience, and self-protection skills.
Whether you’re looking for corporate training, personal self defence techniques, or an introduction to our online course, we’d love to chat with you.
Come and discover how you can take control of your safety—and live an empowered life.
Listen to Our New Podcast – ‘Self Defence for Women: Live an Empowered Life’
We’re excited to share our brand-new podcast, ‘Self Defence for Women – Live an Empowered Life’, where we dive deep into real-world safety strategies, personal empowerment, and expert advice from self-defence professionals. Tune in for insightful discussions on confidence, awareness, and practical skills that can help you take charge of your safety.
Episode 1: n Women's Self Defence: The Truth They Don't Tell You! is out now.
Listen now at: www.streetwisedefence.com/podcast
For more information, visit www.streetwisedefence.com or connect with us at the event!
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