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The S.W.S.D.A ©
(c)
"The Leading system in modern day Self-Protection"
Working in Proud Co-Operation with:
The Self-Defence Federation, Self-Defence UK, The Cobra Martial Art Association, ROKS-International
Welcome to the S.W.S.D.A'S homepage, The Street Wise Self-Defence Association was founded in early April 2003 by Sensei David Chastell. The aim of the S.W.S.D.A is to teach realistic and effective Self-Defence techniques, tactictics and "Street Wise Strataegies" in a safe and controlled enviroment. Our Self-Defence association is based in Hertfordshire or Herts. The areas we teach in are Hatfield, Hertford, Welwyn Garden City and Ware we have now expanded to Milton Keynes (richswsda1@yahoo.com). However we provide Seminars, Courses and private lessons any where in the UK.
Founded 2003 ©
"The Leading system in modern day Self-Protection"
Our Head Self-Defence Instructor holds Black Belts in Judo, Jiu Jitsu Grappling and Self-Defence he is also the most SENIOR ROKS instructor in the UK. In addition Sensei has also studied and gained (lower level) grades in: Shotokan Karate, Wing Chun Kung Fu (Under Grand Master Ip Ching), Western Boxing, CQB and Control and Restraint tactics and has combined them in to our 'Street Wise Strategies' System.
In addition to these achivements David is also a fully trained and registered Self-Defence Instructor with the following organisations:
The Self-Defence Federation www.selfdefencefederation.co.uk/ 
Self-Defence UK www.sduk.org.uk/
The I.F.A.F silat@ifaf.freeserve.freeserve.co.uk
We also offer the following systems that are taught in addition to our Self-Defence Syllabus:
R.O.K.S: Real Operational Krav Maga Systems
(David is the Senior Instructor in the UK and European Representative for R.O.K.S)
Grappling: (Instructor is the 2006 AEJF Newaza u100 Kilo Champion)
(Senior Instructor Wayne Short Sensei)
Grappling pre dates most Martial Arts. This is a combatitive art that is suitable as either a Self-Defence system, Combat Sport or as a 'back up system'.
Judo: Traditional Kodokan Judo
The Olympic Combat Sport of Judo, created by Jigaro Kano from Ju Jitsu incorperates Throws, Chokes, Armlocks and Submissions.
Womens Self-Defence: Classes are registered with: 
(As featured in the Herald 8th Sep2005)
'Could you REALLY defend yourself or do you just hope?'
Check out this Video on Self Defence to see for yourself
Wing Chun Concepts: A fast Chinese Kung Fu system incorperates strikes, kicks and trapping. The system studied by Bruce Lee (David has trained under 葉正 Grand Master Ip Ching in
Sigung Ip Ching 
Yiu Kay's David (centre) and Fellow 'Wing Chuners'
Kubotan: The effectively painful 'Key ring' tool
This is an extremly effective 'Key ring'. It can be used for, Pressure points, Wrist locks, take downs, control and restraint or as a release form holds.
Official Instructors Courses: Want to teach Self-Defence? We can help. We run and organise Self-Defence Instructor training Courses through out the year. We have 3 different levels:
Level 3: Basic Instructors Award
Level 2: Intermediate Instructors Award
Level 1: Advanced Instructors Award
Each grade is recognised by us, once you have completed your course and successfully passed the examination, you are guaranteed a placement within the:
Street Wise Self-Defence Association.
'Gain full support and a network of Senior Instructors, FREE of Politics and intereference'
Please email us directly to find out more: swsda@hotmail.com / richswsda1@yahoo.com or contact David or directly on 07870455829
NEWS:
Due to an increase in demand the S.W.S.D.A has designed a specific "Women Only" Self-Defence Course and syllabus with both male and female instructors it has been officially sanctioned by:
(Australia)
The Law and Self-Defence: http://www.cps.gov.uk/legal/section13/chapter_t.html
As you can see the Street Wise Self-Defence Association is a constantly growing organisation, so much so we have had to create a 'News Page' to stop this site getting clogged up. If you would like to know more please go to:
Psalm 27: "The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom do I fear? The LORD is my life's refuge; of whom am I afraid?" S.W.S.D.A Creed
Some Local News Stories about us.
David (Right) 'attacks' students Emma Roberts
Click here for another news story http://www.herts24.co.uk/content/herald/news/story.aspx?brand=EHHOnline&category=NewsEastHerts&tBrand=herts24&tCategory=newsehhnew&itemid=WEED08+Sep+2005+11%3A47%3A19%3A337
"It'll never happen to me!"
Why bother to learn self-defence? after all 'It'll never happen to me!' We live in a violent society, you are at risk as much as the next person. Watch the video below this unfortunate man felt the same way (Please be warned it is very graphic and violent, over 15's only).
This man sadly died as a result of an unprovoaked attack in full view of a POLICE ENFORCEMENT CAMERA!
(Right click + 'open in new window')
'Could you REALLY defend yourself or do you just hope?'
Check out this Video on Self Defence to see for yourself
We are not trying to scare you in to taking classes, we want to give you a true account of what might happen to you. "It'll never happen to me"! is it worth the risk ?
Affiliated to / a Member of :
The Street Wise Self-Defence Association / David Chastell is a recognised Instructor / Self-Defence group or is a Individual Member / Affilate / Associate of the following associations:
The Cobra Martial Arts Association: 
The Self-Defence Federation governing body
I.C.M.A.U.A 
Life Member
Self-Defence UK www.sduk.org.uk/ (David is their regional and Area / Regional Rep)
www.icmaua.com/ http://www.roks-international.com/ www.webbsma.com/
http://www.roks-international.com/ 
I.S.D.A (self defence governing body)
http://www.freewebs.com/swsda/index.htm (Our Grappling Section)
Self-Defence you REALLY need!
Role of Honour
Sensei Chastell is particuarly proud of the following:
Instructor, Regional and Area Representative Black Belt
(http://www.daveturtonsdf.co.uk/new_page_5.htm)
Black Belt (Self-Defence) Head Instructor (SWSDA System)
Senior UK Instructor. Training with Ip Ching
Being accepted by the Famous Yiu Kay's Wing Chun.
The S.W.S.D.A works with the CRB to ensure a high standard of safety, all instructors hold enhanced checks.
We also abide by the 'Unification of Combat Arts' Child Protection Policy
Those who we have lost
"Life is but a few short moments in our God's bigger plan"
Never Forget. 
Carlson Gracie Sr. R.I.P.
Eddy McDonagh R.I.P. (Thank you uncle)
Revelation 21:4 'He will wipe away from them every tear from their eyes. Death will be no more; neither will there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain, any more. The first things have passed away'.
Thank you for visting.
Due to a Money Hungrey Booking Clerk there will be NO MORE classes at Hertford Heath Village Hall. Please email us swsda@hotmail.com for the new location of our Hertford branch! Sorry any problems caused!!
LEGAL NOTICE.
All Rights Reserved. All information and images are either property of the S.W.S.D.A / David Chastell or their respective owners, you have no authority given by us to copy images or articles. Any copying of such for misleading purposes or other may lead to prosecution by owner/s. Unofficial / Unortharised copying will dealt with firmly by us according to UK and International law.
The Street Wise Self-Defence Association, SWSDA and Street Wise Self-Defence are Trade Marks of David Chastell.
This website was designed and created by David Chastell 2003.
Copyright 2006.
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