SELF-DEFENCE LAW AUTHOR | SELF-PROTECTION & MARTIAL ART COACH
Self-Defence Education for Instructors, Teams & Organisations
ABOUT ME - LEIGH SIMMS
I’m Leigh Simms - a martial arts instructor, qualified non-practicing lawyer and author (#1 Best Seller on Amazon) specialising in self-defence law and self-protection training. With over two decades of experience in karate and self-defence instruction, which includes achieving a 5th Dan in Karate recognised by the British Combat Karate Association, I’ve made it my mission to bridge the gap between effective physical techniques and the legal realities of self-defence in England & Wales.
My work empowers martial arts instructors, professional trainers, and frontline staff to teach and apply self-defence that is not only practical, but legally sound and professionally delivered. I’ve authored on self-defence law, helped hinstructors audit their syllabus for legal risk, and now lead legally-compliant training programs trusted by martial arts schools, security companies, and corporate teams across the country.
Whether you’re running a dojo, managing a frontline workforce, or delivering CPD to high-risk staff, I help you remove legal grey areas, and train with clarity, confidence, and compliance.
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SelfDefenceLegalCheck™
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Get a personalised, expert-led assessment of how well your martial arts or self-defence classes align with the law in England & Wales.
You’re teaching martial arts or self-defence, but are you confident it would stand up in court?
Many instructors:
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Use outdated or inaccurate interpretations of the law
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Struggle to explain what’s “reasonable force”
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Aren’t sure what’s lawful when training kids vs adults
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Don’t know how to confidently teach real-world self-defence within legal boundaries
If you’re unsure, the risk isn’t just to your students, it’s to you and your reputation.
SelfDefenceLegalCheck™ is a tailored legal audit and expert assessment of how well your current teaching complies with self-defence law.
✅ Understand what you're getting right
✅ Identify legal blind spots
✅ Get actionable steps to reduce liability and improve student trust
It’s quick, practical, and grounded in real legal expertise, designed for instructors, not lawyers.
When you complete the SelfDefenceLegalCheck™, you receive:
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A detailed PDF report of your current legal alignment
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Specific recommendations to improve your legal compliance