Train seeking the pleasure of Allah and genuine benefit. Salah and Islamic principles come before training.
Mosque-based self-defence training
Muslim Self Defence Network
A growing network of mosque-based training groups helping Muslims build fitness, discipline and practical self-defence skills through safe, controlled training rooted in Islamic values.
How the network works
Train locally. Learn together.
Each participating mosque has its own local page. Use it to see training times, join the local WhatsApp group, check prayer times, view photos and support any equipment fund. Training material and Islamic guidance are shared across the wider network.
Find a mosqueSee participating locations, weekly training times and everything happening in each local group.
Train with structureWork through the striking and grappling lessons in order, then practise them safely in coached sessions.
Keep the right purposeRead Qur’anic guidance and authentic supplications around intention, restraint, patience, protection and preparation.
Training principles
Purpose before ego
Build useful skills to protect yourself and others — not to intimidate, show off or cause unnecessary harm.
Train with humility and control. Respect taps, match intensity appropriately and help your training partners improve.
Technique comes before power. Keep the training area and shared equipment clean, and stop whenever training becomes unsafe.
Start locally
Find a mosque and join the training
Open a location to see its timetable, WhatsApp group, prayer times, photos and equipment fund.