Personal defence training with gloves and pads, guided by the trainer
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Individual and small-group lessons

Learn personal defence at your own pace

Private personal defence lessons based on Krav Maga, individual, in pairs or in a small group, with personalised guidance. You start from zero, with no special fitness required and progression adapted to you.

Who they are for

Training designed around you

Those starting from zero

No previous experience and no special fitness required. We start with the simplest solutions and progress at your pace.

Those who prefer to train alone

Exclusive attention, with faster learning and progress. The training is designed around you.

Pairs and small groups

Couples, family members or friends who prefer to train together, with close guidance.

Those returning to training

You have trained before and want to come back with a plan adjusted to your current moment in life.

What you will train

Simple and effective solutions, trained with method

Student practising an exercise with gloves and pads, guided by the trainer

Physical preparation

A progressive start to improve joint mobility, muscular endurance and aerobic capacity, always adapted to your current condition.

Technical drills

Exercises with gloves and pads to develop confidence, strength, coordination and fluid movement.

Anticipation and prevention

Reading what changes in the environment and moving away before the situation develops.

Posture, distance and communication

Setting boundaries with body and words, clearly and firmly. Training safe distance, hand placement and the right facial expression.

Simple and effective solutions

Releasing grabs, defending against attacks, situations on the ground and responses to threats with edged weapons or blunt objects, always in a progressive, safe and controlled way.

Self-control

Staying calm and knowing how to choose the most appropriate response.

How it works

From the first contact to regular training

First conversation

We talk about your goals, your experience and your availability.

Initial session

A first lesson to understand the starting point and define the training plan.

Regular training

60-minute sessions, once or twice a week, with guided progression.

Plan review

From time to time we review what is already consolidated and what comes next.

Fernando Suissas

Fernando Suissas

International Krav Maga Instructor, Certified Trainer (CCP), 6th Dan Wado-Ryu Karate, Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt

Private training allows me to correct every detail, repeat until the solution becomes natural and adjust the plan to the person in front of me. It is the fastest way to learn personal defence safely.

Frequently asked questions

What people usually ask

Do I need previous experience?

No. Most students start from zero. The solutions are simple, progressive and adapted to each person.

Do I need to be fit?

No special fitness is required. The training is adjusted to your pace and your current condition.

Where do the lessons take place?

At our venue or at another location of your choice, in the Lisbon area. Comfortable clothing is all you need.

How long are the sessions?

Sessions last 60 minutes. The most common frequency is once or twice a week.

Can I train with someone else?

Yes. Lessons can be individual, in pairs or in a small group, with the same close guidance.

Book a lesson

Let's talk about your training

Tell me your goals and your availability. We will arrange a first session and define the plan from there.

967 235 417 • fernando.suissas@gmail.com