Liberty College students develop confidence at self-defence workshop

Learners at Liberty College in Margate have taken part in a self‑defence workshop delivered by Pyramid Martial Arts.

The session brought together learners from the Sports & Fitness and Travel & Tourism groups, offering a valuable opportunity to develop confidence, personal safety awareness and wellbeing.

The workshop formed part of Liberty College’s Personal, Social, Health and Economic (PSHE) curriculum, with a particular focus on health and wellbeing, personal safety, risk management, and living in the wider world, supporting learners as they prepare for adulthood.

The session focused primarily on de‑escalation strategies, helping learners to recognise potentially challenging situations and respond calmly and safely. Through a combination of discussion, demonstrations, and optional physical participation, students were introduced to controlled movements and basic defensive techniques in a safe and supportive environment.

The young people explored key themes such as situational awareness, confidence‑building, and managing risk in everyday settings. The physical elements of the session provided a positive challenge, encouraging them to develop resilience, coordination, and self‑belief, while always respecting individual comfort levels and choice around participation.

Feedback was extremely positive, with many of the young people highlighting how the hands‑on approach helped them feel more confident and better prepared to manage difficult situations outside of college.

The opportunity to work alongside peers from different course areas also supported teamwork, communication, and social development.

Liberty College is an independent specialist college providing training to prepare young people with high needs for the world of employment. Meaningful, inclusive experiences support learners’ personal development alongside their academic and vocational studies. 
 

Liberty College students develop confidence at self-defence workshop