My parents are keen in persuading me to sign up for a self-defense course and I've recently begun to entertain the idea. The problem is, I can't seem to find any martial arts centre in my area. I am also not sure what kind of class to sign up for. Kung-fu, Karate, Tae Kwon Do? Ideally I'd like a class that requires more than one lesson a week. Oh, and I am really looking for something that combines training simulations, physical combat and mental preparedness. Something along the lines of that would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance!
P.S. I feel like I should probably tone down my expectations a notch or two. Any self-defense course will do!
Combat/Self Defense Classes for Girls in Riyadh
joharah
05 April 2013 03:34:26
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Harmonie
05 April 2013 12:00:20
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Welcome to the forum joharah!
Hope that you'll soon be advised.
Harmonie
joharah
05 April 2013 12:35:51
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Thank you, dear. 
Joharah
everfree5
22 June 2013 04:30:51
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Hi there johara .. Are you on any other social network?
ahelpfulsaudi
22 June 2013 06:36:54
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there is AlManahel center in the DQ they might have
sh3hryar
22 June 2013 13:17:15
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joharah wrote:My parents are keen in persuading me to sign up for a self-defense course and I've recently begun to entertain the idea. The problem is, I can't seem to find any martial arts centre in my area. I am also not sure what kind of class to sign up for. Kung-fu, Karate, Tae Kwon Do? Ideally I'd like a class that requires more than one lesson a week. Oh, and I am really looking for something that combines training simulations, physical combat and mental preparedness. Something along the lines of that would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance!
P.S. I feel like I should probably tone down my expectations a notch or two. Any self-defense course will do!
You certainly don't need to be trained for self-defence here in Saudi.
There are 1/mil chances of you being stuck in such a sticky situation. If it is to do with men, they are usually harmless.
Fidgety Soul
25 June 2013 00:45:05
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I just googled it for u dear
TheLegendLeads
25 June 2013 07:57:43
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Fidgety Soul wrote:I just googled it for u dear
Googles what and got what? 
qamran_mushtaq
25 June 2013 08:02:14
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Recently I read in the news paper that
Martial Art school for ladies were open in Jeddah.
It was banned or illigal before jun-13, after royal decree it is permitted to open a sports club for ladies.
Yes, it is difficult to find the women sports club because recently it got permission.
keep searching and post the club info if you find one.
Cheers,
Kamran
sh3hryar
25 June 2013 08:43:46
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TheLegendLeads wrote:Fidgety Soul wrote:I just googled it for u dear
Googles what and got what?
We wonder..
Birdlike
28 June 2013 22:39:39
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I believe Almanahel in the Diplomatic Quarter offers karate classes. And according to a friend of mine, Fantail Center (I believe it is in Al-Olayya District) has karate classes as well.
GuestPoster1042
29 June 2013 23:07:52
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There is Taekwondo Classes in Al-Manahel Sports center in Diplomatic Quarter, I know a friend working out there..
I guess that's the only choice, or to get private classes at home or in a compound..
GuestPoster1042
30 June 2013 00:09:44
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There are classes going at the Dip Quarter. I know at the gym they have self defence classes as I have seen these advertised (by the pool).
Good luck
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