Combat/Self Defense Classes for Girls in Riyadh

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Member since 25 November 2012

joharahMember05 April 2013 01:34:26

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!

Harmonie ViP

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HarmonieViP05 April 2013 10:00:20

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Welcome to the forum joharah!

Hope that you'll soon be advised.

Harmonie

joharah Member

Member since 25 November 2012

joharahMember05 April 2013 10:35:51

Thank you, dear.

Joharah

everfree5 Member

Member since 22 June 2013

everfree5Member22 June 2013 02:30:51

Hi there johara .. Are you on any other social network?

ahelpfulsaudi Serial expat

Member since 26 February 2013

ahelpfulsaudiSerial expat22 June 2013 04:36:54

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there is AlManahel center in the DQ they might have

sh3hryar Serial expat

Member since 07 May 2013

sh3hryarSerial expat22 June 2013 11:17:15

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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 ViP

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Fidgety SoulViP24 June 2013 22:45:05

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I just googled it for u dear

TheLegendLeads ViP

Member since 06 April 2010

"The cure for boredom is curiosity. There is no cure for curiosity." -- Dorothy Parker

TheLegendLeadsViP25 June 2013 05:57:43

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Fidgety Soul wrote:
I just googled it for u dear

Googles what and got what?

qamran_mushtaq Active member

Member since 09 July 2012

qamran_mushtaqActive member25 June 2013 06:02:14

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

Member since 07 May 2013

sh3hryarSerial expat25 June 2013 06:43:46

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

Googles what and got what?

We wonder..

Birdlike Active member

Member since 04 September 2011

BirdlikeActive member28 June 2013 20:39:39

#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

GuestPoster1042Guest29 June 2013 21:07:52

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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 Guest

GuestPoster1042Guest29 June 2013 22:09:44

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214245

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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