Self-defence classes in Doha
Practical self-defence for teens, women and adults, taught by Sensei Najmal Ibrahim: 6th Dan karate, certified Systema coach and specialist in self-defence.
Real skills for real situations
Most people never need to fight, but everyone deserves to feel safe walking to the car, travelling or at work. Our self-defence classes in Qatar teach you to notice danger early, avoid it, and protect yourself if you have to.
Training draws on the most practical parts of karate, Systema and aikido: relaxed movement, breathing under stress, escapes and simple strikes. You train with a partner in a friendly, controlled class, and build the confidence that changes how you carry yourself every day.
What you will learn
Simple skills you can still use under stress.
Awareness and avoidance
Reading situations, keeping distance and using your voice so trouble never starts.
Escapes and releases
Breaking free from wrist, clothing and bear-hug grabs with technique, not strength.
Strikes and movement
A few effective strikes and how to move off the line of attack.
Falling and the ground
Falling safely and getting back up, from Systema and aikido.
Breathing and calm
Staying relaxed and thinking clearly when your heart rate rises.
Confidence
Posture, eye contact and self-belief that make you a harder target.
Classes for every need
Choose the training that suits you.
Self-defence
Teens and adults, practical skills only.
Systema
The Russian art of relaxed movement and protection.
Aikido
Blending with an attack using throws and joint locks.
Ladies-only karate
Karate, self-defence and fitness for women.
Kids karate
Confidence and age-appropriate self-defence from age 4.
Tai chi
Calm, balance and breathing for any age.
Where we train in Doha
Abu Hamour
Iranian School
Monday, Wednesday
Bin Mahmoud
Greenwood International Kindergarten
Friday, Saturday
Al Messila
International Arts & Music School
Sunday, Tuesday
The Pearl
Martial Arts Academy Qatar, Porto Arabia 11
Sunday, Tuesday
Al Wukair
Bhavapadam Art Events, Shop 2, Ezdan Oasis
Monday, Wednesday
Self-defence questions
Anything else? Message us on WhatsApp.
Who are the self-defence classes for?
Teens, women and adults of any fitness level. No martial arts experience is needed.
Do you have self-defence classes for women in Doha?
Yes. Women are welcome in all our self-defence classes, and we also run ladies-only karate and self-defence sessions. Message us for the current day and location.
What will I learn?
Situational awareness, keeping a safe distance, voice and posture, escaping wrist and clothing grabs, protecting yourself on the ground, and simple strikes that work under stress.
Is it safe for beginners?
Yes. Drills build up gradually with a partner, and you learn to fall and move safely before any pressure is added.
How is this different from karate?
Self-defence focuses only on real situations, without forms or competition rules. It draws on karate, Systema and aikido, and many students combine it with one of those arts.
Can children learn self-defence?
Yes. Children learn age-appropriate self-defence inside our kids karate classes. See karate.qa for kids karate in Doha.
Start training with Chi Club
Message us on WhatsApp and join a class this week. No experience needed, at any age.