STUDENT TEACHER MODULE:
SELF DEFENSE WORKSHOP
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the session, students will be able to:
1. Identify unsafe situations and respond assertively.
2. Demonstrate at least 3 basic self-defense moves.
3. Show increased confidence and awareness in daily life.
4. Understand the importance of self-protection and peer support.
Session Breakdown:
TIME ACTIVITY DETAILS
0 - 3 mins Introduction & Students introduce themselves, explain
Icebreaker the purpose, and do a quick, fun
icebreaker.
3 - 8 mins Awareness & Brief discussion on identifying unsafe
Safety Talk situations and responding confidently
(school, street, online).
8 - 18 mins Basic Self- Demonstration and partner practice of
Defense key moves: wrist release, palm strike,
Techniques and defensive stance.
18 - 25 mins Confidence & Quick-response and voice-command
Reaction Drills (“No!”) practice. Focus on assertive
posture and awareness.
25 - 30 mins Reflection and Students share key takeaways;
wrap-up facilitators highlight main safety points
and encourage continued practice.
Reference content:
1. AWARENESS AND SAFETY TALK
Explain that danger isn’t always obvious — use simple examples
students can relate to:
Being pressured or bullied by classmates.
Someone touching or speaking to you in a way that feels wrong.
Strangers or outsiders around the school gates.
A stranger asking for help or offering a ride.
Someone following you or making you uncomfortable.
Getting lost or separated from friends or family.
Unknown people sending messages or asking for personal
details/photos.
Cyberbullying or mean comments.
Clicking suspicious links or sharing private information.
Teach students to use:
Body language: Stand tall, make eye contact, and stay alert.
Voice: Use a firm, loud “No!” or “Stop!” when needed.
Movement: Step back, keep safe distance, and move toward safety
(friends, teachers, public areas).
Support: Always tell a trusted adult (teacher, counselor, or parent)
about any unsafe encounter.
2. BASIC SELF DEFENSE TECHNIQUES
WRIST RELEASE: [Link]
PALM STRIKE: [Link]
KNEE STRIKE: [Link]
3. CONFIDENCE AND REACTION DRILLS:
Reaction Drill
Facilitator calls out different situations; students must respond with
body + voice.
Example prompts:
o “Someone grabs your wrist!” → (students step back and shout
“No!”)
o “You hear your name from a stranger’s car!” → (students turn
away and say “No!” while walking off)
Voice Projection & “No!” Command Practice
Facilitator demonstrates 3 voice tones:
1. Scared (“no…”) → weak
2. Angry (“NO!”) → aggressive
3. Assertive (“No! Stop!”) → confident and controlled
Students repeat after facilitator with correct tone and posture.
Emphasize eye contact, upright posture, and clear voice.
Power Posture & Confidence Walk
Facilitator asks everyone to stand tall:
o Feet apart, shoulders back, chin up.
o Eye contact forward, not down.
o Neutral but alert expression.
Have them walk across the room practicing confident posture.
Add a “reaction challenge”: randomly call “Stop!” — they freeze in
defensive stance.
