Free self-defence classes offered to island women

Monday, 24 January 2022 08:19

A Martial Arts school on the Isle of Man is offering free self-defence classes for women.

After a series of successful seminars on how women can defend themselves, Gracie Barra decided to start physical classes using Brazilian jiu-jitsu techniques.

It comes amid a surge in UK demand following the deaths of Sarah Everard and Ashling Murphy.

The Isle of Man classes will take place each Friday at 6pm.

Anyone interested should contact Gracie Barra for more details, as there may be a waiting list.

3FM spoke to Catherine, one of the instructors, about creating a safe space for women:

More from Isle of Man News

Kiefer Sutherland stars in '24 at Villa Marina!

Actor and musician Kiefer Sutherland will be playing the Isle of Man later this year.
Police still looking for stolen car from Douglas

Police say they are still looking for a stolen vehicle.
Planning submitted for new mobile classrooms for two schools

The Department of Education has applied to put mobile classrooms at two Island schools.
Infrastructure Minister says department is dealing with boy racers

Infrastructure Minister Tim Crookall says his department is coming for boy racers, with new laws to combat noisy vehicles.
Charity holding suicide prevention training in June

Training is being offered to those who want to help prevent deaths from suicide next month.
Manx resident caught-up in Georgian protests

An Island resident caught up in protests in Georgia says he's been questioned by police - who couldn't understand his Manx identification.
Hebridean Sky cruise ship arrives today

The west of the Island is getting its first visit of the year from a cruise ship today.
Number of children who committed crimes after police intervention not known, says MHK

The Island's Justice Minister says she doesn't know how many children have committed offences after interventions from the police early action team.