Academy partner · Denton
Self defence
that works
under pressure.
Rock Steady Contact Combat teaches practical self defence for real people facing real threats on UK streets.
- First class free
- All fitness levels
- No experience needed
10+ years experience[ About Rock Steady ]
Built for the
real world.
Most self defence classes teach you what to do. Rock Steady focuses on what still works when adrenaline is running, the threat is moving, and you have seconds to act.
Training starts with awareness and avoidance—because the best fight is the one you never have—and progresses to honest, controlled force-on-force scenarios. Every drill has a purpose, and every skill is pressure tested.
Suitable for beginners, all ages and all fitness levels. No previous experience is necessary.
A real-world confrontation can be decided in
4.6secondsTrain awareness.
Own your position.
Respond decisively.
[ Simple process ]
Turn up.
Build capability.
Start without pressure or long-term commitment. Your first session is free, then training develops reliable skills step by step.
- 01
Turn up
Your first class is always free. No experience needed—just arrive ready to learn.
- 02
Join
A simple annual membership and monthly training plan. No long-term contracts and no fuss.
- 03
Train
Build awareness, positioning and striking skills you can rely on, session by session.
[ What to expect ]
Honest training.
Measurable progress.
You will work hard
Drills are deliberately demanding because practical skills must survive adrenaline, fear, movement and noise.
You will be challenged
You will understand the reasoning behind every technique. Knowing why matters as much as knowing how.
You will improve
Progress is visible from session to session, building genuine confidence rather than false certainty.
[ Your instructor ]
Ged
Ellis.
IKMF Expert 1 · Self defence & kettlebell instructor
Ged is a Denton-based instructor with more than a decade of Krav Maga teaching experience across Greater Manchester and an Expert 1 ranking with the International Krav Maga Federation.
Rock Steady Contact Combat is its own system. It draws on that experience, strips away anything that fails under pressure, and concentrates on a small number of dependable tools trained to a high standard.
“Come and find out what you're actually capable of.”
Real-world focus · Denton[ Your first class is free ]
Ready to train
for real?
Message Ged directly and book your first Rock Steady class at Jason Baird's Black Belt Academy.
7:45pm
Kettlebell · Tuesday & Thursday
6:30pm
Kettlebell · Saturday
10:00am
Unit 1A Phoenix House
Taylor Lane, Denton
Greater Manchester, M34 3RNGet directions