African Shield Combat Systems

African Shield Combat Systems is a renowned and professional self-protection organisation based in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa. Founded in 2008, our mission is to equip you with the essential self-protection skills, ensuring that you can navigate life’s challenges confidently and fearlessly.

We take a holistic approach to self-protection training, and cover not only physical proficiency, but also include psychological preparation and physiological strategies.

Our curriculum encompasses both unarmed and weapons skills training, in a supportive and safe training environment.

We offer a variety of regular classes run three times a week for adults and children 13 years and older. We will consider younger children if they attend alongside a parent(s), thus fostering a sense of unity and shared learning within a family environment. We also cater for private classes for those who prefer.

Outside of the regular classes, we also offer specialised Anti-bullying workshops and Women’s Self-defense programs.

At ASCS we embrace diversity, promote respect and cherish the sense of community that comes with our training. Our experienced instructors provide a supportive training environment to ensure that each person can unlock their true potential and discover the true peaceful warrior within.

Whether you are looking for basic self-protection training, comprehensive advanced combat methods or just want to keep fit, ASCS is where your transformation begins. WELCOME!