{"id":2,"date":"2012-09-18T10:20:35","date_gmt":"2012-09-18T10:20:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dusa.co.uk\/selfdefence\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2025-05-01T09:20:06","modified_gmt":"2025-05-01T09:20:06","slug":"aboutus","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.dusa.co.uk\/selfdefence\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;50px|0|50px|0&#8243; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;&#8221; padding_mobile=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;2_3,1_3&#8243; padding_mobile=&#8221;off&#8221; column_padding_mobile=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_blurb image_icon_width=&#8221;none&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Blurb&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; image_max_width=&#8221;none&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1><acronym title=\"Dundee University Student Association\">DUSA<\/acronym> Self Defence Society<\/h1>\n<p>Ever thought of learning a genuine martial art that actually works in a real situation? If the answer is yes then come along and join the Self Defence Society!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: x-large\">Winner of DUSA Societies &#8220;Phoenix Award&#8221; 2022<\/span><strong><br \/><\/strong>&#8220;This award goes to the Society that has overcome hardship and shown resilience in the face of obstacles, offering a sense of belonging to its members and the wider student community.&#8221;<strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"et-fb-loader\" style=\"margin-bottom: 40px\"><\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_blurb image_icon_width=&#8221;none&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; image_max_width=&#8221;none&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dusa.co.uk\/get-involved\/societies\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-761 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.dusa.co.uk\/selfdefence\/files\/2012\/09\/dusa.png\" alt=\"Part of DUSA Societies\" width=\"255\" height=\"178\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 255px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 255\/178;\" \/><\/a>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.dusa.co.uk\/selfdefence\/files\/2022\/04\/dusa-phoenix-sds.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;dusa-phoenix-sds&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row padding_mobile=&#8221;off&#8221; column_padding_mobile=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_video src=&#8221;https:\/\/youtu.be\/O6LO-V38NLE&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_video][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_3,1_3,1_3&#8243; column_padding_mobile=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;27px|0px|0px|0px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_blurb admin_label=&#8221;Blurb&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; max_width_tablet=&#8221;50px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Joining<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">If you missed the Fresher\u2019s Fair or want to find out more about our society and what we do, please check out our Instagram page <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/dundeeunisds\/\">@dundeeunisds<\/a>, where you can find more info about training sessions and can <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/e\/SGANzGFZbW\">sign up for our upcoming taster sessions<\/a>! If you have any questions you can contact us on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/dundeeunisds\/\">Instagram<\/a>, by <a href=\"mailto:%20selfdefence@dundee.ac.uk\">email<\/a> or on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/DUSASelfDefence\/\">Facebook<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">We would also recommend our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/SelfDefenceSociety\">YouTube Channel<\/a> where there are several tutorials and short clips outlining the sort of stuff we get up at training each week!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">Finally make sure to give us a follow on all our socials! Hope to see you soon!<\/p>\n<div dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Thanks to our outgoing <span class=\"il\">committee<\/span>\u00a0members for last year:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">Jasmine &#8211; President<\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">Beth &#8211; Secretary<\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">Priya &#8211; Deputy President<\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">Kuba &#8211; after a brief stint at Treasurer<\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\"><strong>And we would like to Welcome our new (and continuing)\u00a0<span class=\"il\">committee<\/span>\u00a0members for 2025-26:<\/strong><\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\"><strong><\/strong><\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\"><strong><\/strong><\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\"><strong>President<\/strong>: Jasmine<\/div>\n<div><strong>Vice-president:<\/strong> Jessie<\/div>\n<div><strong>Treasurer:<\/strong> Kayden<\/div>\n<div><strong>Secretary:<\/strong> Beth<\/div>\n<div><strong>Welfare Officer:<\/strong> Aileen<\/div>\n<div><strong>Social secretary:<\/strong> Newt<\/div>\n<p>\u00a0<strong>Chief Instructor:<\/strong> Chris Clarke<br \/>\u00a0<strong>Senior Instructor:<\/strong> Stewart Squire<\/p>\n<p><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_blurb _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; max_width_tablet=&#8221;50px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>here We Train<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">This year we are training on:<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\"><strong>Tuesday evenings 6-7:30pm<\/strong> at <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/1VHRd7CyZZuxhm8e7\">Bonar Hall<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\"><strong>Wednesday (conditioning) 5:30pm to 6:15pm<\/strong> &#8211; more details TBC<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\"><strong>Thursday evenings 6-7:30pm<\/strong> at <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/1VHRd7CyZZuxhm8e7\">Bonar Hall<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">Beginners are always welcome, and we regularly post on our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/dundeeunisds\/\">Instagram<\/a><span style=\"font-size: 18px\">\u00a0and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/DUSASelfDefence\/\" style=\"font-size: 18px\">Facebook<\/a><span style=\"font-size: 18px\"> pages about training.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>What We Do<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">Our training is scenario based and designed to take and retain ownership of your own personal space. We use partner work for skill development and pad work drills for power generation. We usually have an element of free play so that we can pressure test our training too.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">Over time, we like to encourage developing the use of groundwork in a self-defence context and where appropriate defence against both short and long range, blunt and sharp weapons.<\/p>\n<h2>Your First Time?<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">We suggest wearing comfortable clothing and shoes, ideally sportswear and trainers. No fitness or self-defence experience is necessary, beginners are always more than welcome. Ideally, bring a friend or flatmate with you to train with and if would prefer to just come along and watch for the first few sessions that\u2019s alright too.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">We will be running 4 give it a go sessions in week 1 and 2 of the new academic semester. So, come along and use up 4 FREE sessions before you become a member! To become a<br \/>member follow the QPay link in our bio. Memberships costs (including an SDS t-shirt) are as follows:<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\"><strong>\u00a330<\/strong> for a year, <strong>\u00a320<\/strong> for a single semester, or <strong>\u00a35<\/strong> per class.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">For more details and regular updates please make sure to like and follow us on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/DUSASelfDefence\/\">Facebook<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/dundeeunisds\/\">Instagram<\/a> or just come along to one of our classes for a free taster session. If there is something we\u2019ve not covered make sure to speak to any of our committee or one of our instructors.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">Besides training we also hold society gatherings to get to know each other! This year we are partnering with Giddy Goose which means free pizza and drinks at our social events! 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If the answer is yes then come along and join the Self Defence Society!\r\n\r\n[box type=\"info\"] <strong>Key Dates<\/strong>\r\n\r\nWe train 6-8pm on Tuesdays and Thursday. For more details see our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dusa.co.uk\/selfdefence\/class-times-and-contact\/\">class times<\/a>.\r\n\r\nBe sure to check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dusa.co.uk\/selfdefence\/welcome-message-for-new-starts\/\">Welcome Message for New Starts<\/a> to hopefully answer most of your questions.\r\n\r\n[\/box]\r\n\r\n[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_3\"][et_pb_blurb _builder_version=\"3.0.71\" url_new_window=\"off\" use_icon=\"off\" use_circle=\"off\" use_circle_border=\"off\" icon_placement=\"top\" use_icon_font_size=\"off\" background_layout=\"light\" border_style=\"solid\" animation=\"top\" image_max_width=\"100%\"]\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dusa.co.uk\/get-involved\/societies\/\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-761 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dusa.co.uk\/selfdefence\/files\/2012\/09\/dusa.png\" alt=\"Part of DUSA Societies\" width=\"255\" height=\"178\" \/><\/a>\r\n\r\n[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row padding_mobile=\"off\" column_padding_mobile=\"on\" _builder_version=\"3.0.47\" background_size=\"initial\" background_position=\"top_left\" background_repeat=\"repeat\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\"][et_pb_video src=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/O6LO-V38NLE\" _builder_version=\"3.0.47\" \/][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_padding_mobile=\"on\" _builder_version=\"3.0.47\" background_size=\"initial\" background_position=\"top_left\" background_repeat=\"repeat\" custom_padding=\"27px|0px|0px|0px\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\"][et_pb_blurb _builder_version=\"3.19.4\" background_size=\"initial\" background_position=\"top_left\" background_repeat=\"repeat\" max_width_tablet=\"50px\"]\r\n<h2>Joining<\/h2>\r\nIf you missed, or can't make, the Fresher\u2019s Fair at the start of September (or Refreshers Fair at the start of January) please make sure to check out our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dusa.co.uk\/selfdefence\/welcome-message-for-new-starts\/\">welcome message<\/a>\u00a0for more details about what we do.\r\n\r\nWe also have our Facebook page:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/DUSASelfDefence\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/DUSASelfDefence\/<\/a>\u00a0that we regularly post all the relevant information for training sessions.\r\n\r\nWe would also recommend our YouTube channel:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/SelfDefenceSociety\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/SelfDefenceSociety<\/a>\u00a0where there are several tutorials and short clips outlining the sort of stuff we get up to every week.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dusa.co.uk\/selfdefence\/class-times-and-contact\/\">As always, if you have any questions, please contact us<\/a>. See you soon!\r\n\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-737\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dusa.co.uk\/selfdefence\/files\/2012\/09\/sds-team.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"510\" height=\"274\" \/>\r\n\r\n<strong>President:<\/strong> Martyna Stuglik\r\n<strong>Vice President:<\/strong> Benjamin Podger\r\n<strong>Treasurer:<\/strong> Michela Caviglia\r\n<strong>Secretary:<\/strong> Finlay Strivens\r\n<strong>Social Conveners:<\/strong>\u00a0Lewis Shillinglaw and Alexander Betts\r\n\r\n[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\"][et_pb_blurb _builder_version=\"3.14\" background_size=\"initial\" background_position=\"top_left\" background_repeat=\"repeat\" max_width_tablet=\"50px\"]\r\n<h2>Where We Train<\/h2>\r\nWe train in\u00a0<strong>MONO (Level 1, DUSA)<\/strong>\u00a0on\u00a0<strong>Tuesdays and Level 4, DUSA (Behind the Games Room) on Thursdays \u2013 6pm to 8pm.<\/strong>\r\n\r\nBeginners are always welcome and more details can be found on our <a href=\"\/selfdefence\/class-times-and-contact\/\">class times page<\/a>.\r\n<h2>What We Do<\/h2>\r\nTuesdays class is primarily focused on drills and conditioning and Thursdays centre on close quarter combat technique and mechanics. We usually work on an element of free play during class, so that we can pressure test our training too. Over time, we like to encourage developing the use of ground work in a self-defence context and where appropriate defence against both short and long range, blunt and sharp weapons.\r\n\r\nAs a member of DUSA Self Defence Society, you would also have automatic access to regular weekend workshops and seminars with renowned teachers regarded as experts in their field.\r\n\r\nFor more details be sure to check out our <a href=\"\/selfdefence\/welcome-message-for-new-starts\/\">information for new members<\/a>!\r\n<h2>Your First Time?<\/h2>\r\nBring jogging bottoms and a t-shirt if you want to join in, or just come along and watch, no fitness or experience necessary \u2013 beginners are more than welcome.\r\n\r\nYour <strong>first week is free<\/strong>, afterwards, classes are:\r\n<strong>\u00a345 per year - <\/strong>Includes free t-shirt<strong>\r\n\u00a325 per semester - <\/strong>Includes free t-shirt<strong>\r\n\u00a310 per month - <\/strong>\u00a35 to buy a t-shirt\r\n\r\nFor more details please make sure to read our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dusa.co.uk\/selfdefence\/welcome-message-for-new-starts\/\">welcome message<\/a>\u00a0or just\u00a0<a title=\"Class Times & Contact\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dusa.co.uk\/selfdefence\/class-times-and-contact\/\">come to one of our classes<\/a>\u00a0for a free taster sessions. 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