EMMA’s self-defense class teaches practical skills for real situations: staying aware, escaping grabs and holds, and controlling an attacker until you can get away. It is led by Coach Belal Salah, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt who has coached for the Egyptian Armed Forces Navy.
Classes run Thursday evening and a longer Friday session at the Kafr Abdo branch. No experience is needed — every technique is taught step by step and practised safely with a partner.
Who it's for
- Anyone who wants to feel safer day to day
- Complete beginners — no experience or fitness level needed
- Martial artists who want to apply their skills to real situations
Anatomy of a session
60 minutes. Every minute accounted for.
What you'll train
- Awareness and de-escalation
- Escaping grabs, chokes and holds
- Defending on the ground and getting back up
- Creating space and getting away
- Controlling an attacker
Why join
- Confidence
- Real-world skills
- Awareness
- Stress relief
- Fitness
- Coach with BJJ black belt
- Safe partner drills
- For all levels
Your coach
Head Coach · Brazilian Jiu-JitsuBelal Salah
A Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and certified coach and referee with the Egyptian Jiu-Jitsu Federation, Belal has competed since 2012 and consistently finishes in the top four. He leads BJJ twice a week (Sunday and Tuesday) and the Self-Defense classes at Kafr Abdo, and runs EMMA’s open-mat seminars.
- Black belt — Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
- Certified coach — Egyptian Jiu-Jitsu Federation
- International referee — Abu Dhabi Jiu Jitsu Pro
- Certified referee — Egyptian Jiu-Jitsu Federation
- Coach for the Egyptian Armed Forces Navy
- Multiple championship winner — top 4 in every competition since 2012
Hear it from the members
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“4 years of discipline, growth and strength. Her journey speaks for itself.”Ahd Mohamed · Female Kickboxing▶ WatchFAQ — Self-Defense
Who is the self-defense class for?
Everyone — no experience or fitness level is needed. Techniques are taught step by step and practised safely.
Who teaches self-defense at EMMA?
Coach Belal Salah, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and certified coach with the Egyptian Jiu-Jitsu Federation.
When and where is self-defense?
Thursday 9:30–10:30 PM and Friday 8:00–10:00 PM at the Kafr Abdo branch.
How much is Self-Defense at EMMA?
Monthly plans cost the same for every sport: Roshdy from 800 EGP a month (VIP 1,500) and Kafr Abdo from 900 EGP a month (VIP 2,000). A single class is 250 EGP.
Can complete beginners join Self-Defense?
Yes. Classes are for all levels and the coach scales each session to you — most members start with no experience.
Can girls and kids train Self-Defense?
For women, EMMA runs a dedicated ladies kickboxing program — ask us on WhatsApp about joining other classes. For children, EMMA runs separate kids programs; message us for ages and times.
