COURSES
Focused Private Self-Defence Courses: Tailored, Intensive, Effective.
Courses target specific self-defense needs and are available for 1–3 participants. Sessions are scheduled in advance, and you have 6 months to start. Once begun, the course must be completed within its set duration (e.g., a 5-week course must be finished in 5 weeks).
Ideal if you:
✅ Need solutions for a specific threat
✅ Want to try Urban Krav Maga before committing
✅ Prefer intensive training before travel
Courses also make a unique and memorable gift - PDF gift certificates available! Click below to get started.
SLUKM Foundation Course
Your Essential Self-Defence Start.
Whether you're new to martial arts, recovering from a violent encounter, or preparing for solo travel, this course equips you with life-saving skills and confidence.
✅ Build a solid foundation in Urban Krav Maga
✅ Practical, effective techniques for real-world threats
🔹 Duration: 5 weeks, 1.5-hour lesson per week
A highly recommended first step in your training journey—invest in your safety today!
Price: £550
'I attended weekly group sessions with my adult daughter at Darren's South London Urban Krav Maga in Downham, for almost 2 years.
I can highly recommend his expert knowledge, honest, practical teaching style, and general positivity for his fellow students to learn the methods and moves correctly, and with efficacy.
If I hadn't moved to a different area altogether, I would have continued with his tutorage.'
- Mark R (verified review on Bark.com)
10 Most Common Attacks (Part 1)
Be Ready When It Matters.
Prepare for real-world threats based on the most common attacks reported by UK police. If you ever find yourself in the wrong place at the wrong time, you’ll know exactly how to react.
✅ Learn to defend against the 5 most common attacks
✅ Proven, practical techniques for real situations
🔹 Duration: 5 weeks, 1.5-hour lesson per week
Stay prepared, stay safe. Invest in your personal protection today!
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Price: £550
'Trained with Darren for many years. As an instructor he found a way to explain potentially intricate techniques in a very clear and understandable way. The practical nature of his work is vital in these dangerous times we live in and I'd recommend to anyone wanting to feel safe, learning how to protect themselves and others and be filled with confidence.'
- Big Mike (verified review on Bark.com)
10 Most Common Attacks (Part 2)
Stay Ready. Stay Safe.
Don’t leave your safety to chance - master the remaining 5 most common attacks identified by UK police. If danger finds you, be ready to react decisively and protect yourself.
✅ Learn to counter real-world threats
✅ Practical, battle-tested techniques
🔹 Duration: 5 weeks, 1.5-hour lesson per week
Finish what you started - complete your self-defence training today!
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Price: £550
'I attended the classes in Bromley with /darren, ?I was new and made to feel very comfortable and welcomed. He is a great instructor with a lot of knowledge and patience. Highly recommend Darren to anyone who wants to get fitter and learn practical skills in defending themselves.'
- Kal (verified review on Bark.com)
Female-Specific Self-Defence (Part 1)
Take Control of Your Safety.
Empower yourself with practical, effective skills to handle real-world threats women commonly face, including:
✅ Unwanted attention & inappropriate contact
✅ Bag snatching & wrist/arm grabs
✅ Shoulder, clothing & hair grabs
Learn to neutralise larger, stronger attackers using leverage - even against those under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Gain the ability to spot and avoid threats before they escalate.
🔹 Duration: 5 weeks, 1.5-hour lesson per week
Confidence is your best defence—start your training today!
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Price: £550
'I first joined Dal's groups in Bromley when I moved to London and spent a lot of time travelling by myself in my 20's. The groups were amazing, and I felt really supported and came away with so many skills. I then had 1:1 sessions with Dal for various personal reasons and learnt even more.
Dal is an incredible man, and is a wonderful teacher. He takes worries seriously and provides the learning in an accessible and fun way.
I highly recommend Dal's classes and encourage anyone who is thinking about self defence but is worried about seeming silly to contact him.
He will take you seriously and support you.'
- Andrea (verified review on Bark.com)
Female-Specific Self-Defence (Part 2)
Survive and escape.
This course prepares you for the most extreme threats, including:
✅ Throat strangulation & bear hugs
✅ Kidnapping & sexual assault
✅ Other life-threatening attacks
Learn critical survival skills to escape dangerous situations and maximise your chances of getting home safely. You’ll also refine your ability to spot threats early and reduce risk in high-danger areas.
🔹 Duration: 5 weeks, 1.5-hour lesson per week
Your safety is non-negotiable - take control today!
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Price: £550
'I've been coming to UKM for only a few months and I'm absolutely loving it. The classes are great fun and jam packed with real situations that, as a woman, I would never have known how to deal with otherwise. Darren's style is ridiculously well informed, relaxed and realistic; I feel safe and secure knowing I'm taking these techniques home with me, and all the better knowing they're from an expert. Best investment I've made (along with the motorbike!).'
- Laura Hassan
Home Invasion / Aggravated Burglary Defence
Defend What Matters Most.
Your worst nightmare - a violent, possibly armed intruder in your home.
Do you know what to do?
✅ Understand your legal rights - what you can do and use
✅ Turn everyday objects into powerful defence tools
✅ Protect yourself and your loved ones without overstepping the law
Learn how to prepare, react, and survive in the face of real danger.
🔹 Duration: 5 weeks, 1.5-hour lesson per week
Your home, your rules - be ready to defend it.
Price: £550
'After being in an altercation I decided I needed to do something to help protect myself.
Searching online I found Urban Krav Maga and thought I'd go along to see what it was like and having never done anything like this before, I was very nervous in my first lesson. Darren is a brilliant instructor and demonstrates each technique thoroughly and bit by bit which makes it very easy to understand and learn.
I have now been going almost a year and will definitely be signing up for another year!'
- Alan Elson
Explosive Striking - Upper Limbs (Part 1)
Strike Hard. Strike Fast. Strike First.
Unlike combat sports, real-life encounters don’t come with hand wraps or gloves. Your body is your weapon - learn to use it with maximum impact.
✅ Master distance, timing & angles
✅ Develop devastating open-palm, finger, and elbow strikes
✅ Discover unconventional, highly effective techniques
Train with Century Wavemaster XXL & Bob XL Training Dummy to build power and precision.
🔹 Duration: 5 weeks, 1.5-hour lesson per week
Turn your upper limbs into unstoppable weapons - start today!
Price: £550
'I have been a student at SLUKM with Darren since 2011. This is a no-nonsense and no-frills practical self-defence style. Darren is a skilled and dedicated tutor. The emphasis on this class is realistic situations and students will get useful training immediately. It's also a great workout. I have also trained in Tae Kwon Do and Kung Fu and can honestly say that SLUKM is the best. Highly recommended.'
- Justin Yoo
Explosive Striking - Upper Limbs (Part 2)
Unleash Power. Maximise Speed. Dominate the Fight.
Master the "sweet science" of boxing—without gloves or fists.
✅ Develop knockout power & explosive speed
✅ Use palms, fingers & forearms with maximum impact
✅ Build relentless combinations to overwhelm any attacker
✅ Boost cardio fitness & endurance
Train using the Century Wavemaster XXL & Bob XL Training Dummy for real striking experience.
🔹 Duration: 5 weeks, 1.5-hour lesson per week
Refine your striking, amplify your power - be unstoppable.
Price: £550
'I have been attending Darren's class for about 5 months now - I was really impressed by how practical and usable the system is from the first lesson. Darren is an excellent instructor and the time he spends explaining how and why a technique works makes it easier to learn. For me this is much more effective than the watch and repeat approach of other martial art systems.'
- Douglas Sampson
Explosive Striking - Lower Limbs
Power, Precision and Control.
Unleash the full power of your legs—your longest and strongest weapons.
✅ Strike with devastating force using kicks & knees
✅ Master distance, timing & angles for maximum impact
✅ Learn real-world techniques—no flashy movie moves, just what works
✅ Train safely to avoid self-injury
You'll train with the Century Wavemaster XXL & Bob XL Training Dummy for realistic practice.
🔹 Duration: 5 weeks, 1.5-hour lesson per week
Powerful. Practical. Proven. Get the skills to end a fight before it begins.
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Price: £550
'Fantastic no nonsense self defence classes... I've been training and teaching martial arts for 15 years (TKD, Jiu-Jitsu etc. ) and started at Krav a couple of years ago. I still pick up really practical techniques and pointers at every session. My instructor Darren breaks everything down and clearly explains every technique.
If your goal is to learn to defend yourself effectively and in a relatively short space of time, I cannot recommend any club more highly than South London Urban Krav Maga
- Daniel Morris
Knife Threat Defence
Survive the Worst.
Knife crime is a harsh reality. Prepare yourself to survive with world-class defence techniques.
✅ Understand the lethal nature of a blade
✅ Master distraction & disarm techniques to neutralise the threat
✅ Prepare for real-world scenarios like robbery, kidnapping, assault, & concealed weapons
Train to protect yourself and those you love in life-or-death situations.
🔹 Duration: 5 weeks, 1.5-hour lesson per week
Take control. Gain the skills to survive.
Price: £550
'I've been training at SLUKM for around 6 months already and I really like this club and system.
Before I was training in Brazilian jiu jitsu and kick boxing and I was thinking that is enough…
Until first training with knives : ) I realise weak points of MMA generally. UKM includes the most effective techniques taken from BJJ, KM, KB, TB etc and include as well techniques with and against weapons'
- Mariusz Kacprzak
Knife Attack Defence
Be Ready for the Unexpected.
Your attacker will choose the moment. Will you be prepared?
✅ Understand the true threat of knife attacks
✅ Defend against slashes, stabs, and multiple angles
✅ Protect yourself from kitchen knives, broken glass, needles & more
✅ Learn to survive life-or-death encounters
Sharpen your instincts, sharpen your defence.
🔹 Duration: 5 weeks, 1.5-hour lesson per week
Prepare for the worst. Arm yourself with the skills to survive.
Price: £550
'I have done a variety of martial over the last 24 years and after starting to learn UKM early this year wished I had started earlier it is by far one of the best systems I have been taught over the years. It works on a variety of ranges and covering ground as well as stand-up and clinch techniques, I would recommend anyone to learn UKM if for nothing else but the just in case factor.'
- Alec Jennings
Gun Threat Defence
Stay One Step Ahead.
Gun crime is on the rise. Be prepared to survive the worst.
✅ Master rapid disarm and incapacitation techniques
✅ Understand human reaction times & how to act fast
✅ Defend against firearms with proven, real-world tactics
Equip yourself with the skills to stay alive in a life-threatening situation.
🔹 Duration: 5 weeks, 1.5-hour lesson per week
Don’t wait for the threat—prepare to take control.
Price: £550
'South London Urban Krav Maga has given me the tools and mind set needed for London life and my job. Training with Darren and the team has made a huge difference to my confidence and how I patrol.'
- PCSO
Multiple Assailant Defence
Survive the Odds.
Fighting multiple attackers is a nightmare. Equip yourself with the skills to survive.
✅ Master tactics designed to counter multiple threats
✅ Learn strikes & techniques that work when surrounded
✅ Gain the upper hand against several attackers
Give yourself the best chance to escape and protect yourself when outnumbered.
🔹 Duration: 5 weeks, 1.5-hour lesson per week (for 2 participants)
Prepare for the unexpected. Conquer the odds.
Price: £550
'I have had a number of private lessons which I've really enjoyed and found very useful. The system itself is easy to learn and has been developed to work in real life situations. My Instructor clearly explains the techniques and ensures I can execute each one before moving on to the next. He has a wealth of experience and enthusiasm which he brings to every session. If you want to learn how to defend yourself quickly and effectively in real life scenarios then Urban Krav Maga is the system to choose'
- Tony Munday
Third Party Protection
Be the Help They Need.
When you witness violence, you want to help - but do you know how?
✅ Learn effective techniques to protect others in danger
✅ Defend against threats & assaults while minimising risk
✅ Gain the confidence to act decisively and save lives
Equip yourself with the skills to help others when it matters most, and never wonder “what if?”
🔹 Duration: 5 weeks, 1.5-hour lesson per week
Be the hero someone needs. Learn to protect.
Price: £550
'I trained with Darren for many years, he is the real deal. He is a skilled martial artist and trainer. The techniques he teaches are efficient, effective and taught in a safe environment. The training also greatly improved my physical confidence and helped me in a real life situation when I faced physical violence.
Highly recommended.'
- Andy B (verified review on Bark.com)
Kids Krav
Equip Your Children with Life-Saving Skills.
Give your child the confidence and skills to stay safe in any situation.
✅ World-class self-defence techniques for kids
✅ From escaping wrist grabs to handling bullying and even kidnapping threats
✅ Ensure they’re prepared for real-life dangers—and know how to escape safely
No child should feel helpless. Empower your child to defend themselves and return home safely.
🔹 Ages: 6 to 15
🔹 Up to 3 children can train together, at no extra cost
🔹 Up to 6 adults can watch as the children learn together
🔹 Duration: 5 weeks, 1-hour lesson per week
Invest in your child’s safety and peace of mind today!
'My daughters had private self-defence classes with Darren. He is a great instructor, very personable, explains things really well and offered plenty of practical advice. My daughters learned a lot of useful techniques and have always enjoyed their lessons.'
- Jo (verified review on Bark.com)
Price: £250
Price: £325 (includes PSC - Personal Safety Consultation - strongly recommended)
Family Krav
Strengthen Your Family Bond and Safety.
Train together and build both your family's self-defence skills and unity.
✅ Learn real-life self-defence techniques as a family
✅ Fun warm-up games and serious training for all ages
✅ Watch your kids grow stronger, faster, and more confident in their skills
✅ Take the lessons home and create a more vigilant, prepared, and capable family
Bond with your children and ensure everyone is ready to handle real-life situations.
🔹 Ages: 6 to 15
🔹 Up to 3 children
🔹 Up to 2 adults
🔹 Duration: 5 weeks, 1-hour lesson per week
Empower your family with confidence and safety – together!
'Darren is an excellent Krav Maga instructor. He is professional, patient and really easy to get along with. He has been teaching my two sons for over a year, patiently explaining the different techniques to them and tailoring to their needs. Cannot recommend his classes highly enough'
- Iz (verified review on Bark.com)
Price: £325 (3 kids & 2 adults)
Price: £400 (includes PSC - Personal Safety Consultation - strongly recommended)
SLUKM Rapid Progress
Flagship Course
Your Ultimate Path to High-Level Combat Proficiency.
If you're serious about fast-tracking your self-defence skills and combat proficiency, this is the ultimate investment for your future.
💥 Fast-track your progress with 3-hour private lessons, 3 times a week, over 4 weeks
💥 Achieve mastery in Urban Krav Maga with expert guidance, tailored training, and intensive focus
💥 Gain a prestigious certificate of completion - perfect for showcasing your skills to employers in close protection and special security roles
At just £2,000, this flagship course offers incredible value for anyone looking to seriously elevate their self-defence abilities. The knowledge, skills, and experience you’ll gain will serve as an invaluable asset for your personal safety or future career opportunities.
Invest in your safety. Invest in your future. Make rapid progress towards mastery.
Price: £2,000
'I've been a student of Darren's having private lessons via the Rapid Progress Programme for just over a month now and the experience has been exceptional. Darren's teaching technique caters for all standards and my progress in learning the various techniques has been remarkable. I've also attended group classes and there are no egos at all. New students are welcomed with open arms and I know I will stay with Urban Krav Maga for the foreseeable future. I would recommend UKM to anyone.'
- James R
Custom Courses and Group Workshops
Tailored to You.
Are you a group of friends or colleagues looking to level up your personal safety together? Whether you're a team, a family, or a group of friends, I offer bespoke self-defence training that's specifically designed for your unique needs and goals.
🔒 Tailor-made to any group – No matter your age, ability, or experience, I’ll create the perfect training for you.
⚔️ Real-world scenarios – From street attacks to workplace threats, I have the answer for any situation you can think of.
🚗 I’ll come to you – I’m available to travel to your location, whether at home, work, or any venue of your choice, to make training as convenient as possible.
Experience personalised, hands-on self-defence training that ensures you’ll leave feeling empowered, confident, and ready for anything. Together, we’ll create a safer environment for your team or friends - and provide you with the tools to protect each other, no matter the situation.
Contact me today to start planning your custom course!