Combat/Self Defense Classes for Girls in Riyadh

2POSTS

13 years ago

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!

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Harmonie ViP

19273POSTS

13 years ago

Welcome to the forum joharah!

Hope that you'll soon be advised.

Harmonie

joharah Member

2POSTS

13 years ago

Thank you, dear.

Joharah

everfree5 Member

1POSTS

12 years ago

Hi there johara

.. Are you on any other social network?

ahelpfulsaudi Serial expat

201POSTS

12 years ago

there is AlManahel center in the DQ they might have

sh3hryar Serial expat

319POSTS

12 years ago

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 ViP

1950POSTS

12 years ago

I just googled it for u dear

TheLegendLeads ViP

5763POSTS

12 years ago

Fidgety Soul wrote:
I just googled it for u dear

Googles what and got what?

qamran_mushtaq Active member

63POSTS

12 years ago

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 Serial expat

319POSTS

12 years ago

#10

TheLegendLeads wrote:
Fidgety Soul wrote:
I just googled it for u dear

Googles what and got what?

We wonder..

Birdlike Active member

37POSTS

12 years ago

#11

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 Guest

0POSTS

12 years ago

#12

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 Guest

0POSTS

12 years ago

#13

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