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Self-Defence Training in Berlin – Confidence, Fitness and Personal Safety

Self-defence training in Berlin at baKum-Do combines practical self-protection techniques with fitness, confidence-building and de-escalation. Our approach goes beyond traditional martial arts. We believe that effective self-defence involves not only physical techniques but also the ability to recognise dangerous situations, set boundaries and respond confidently.

Harassment, bullying, verbal abuse and physical assaults in public spaces can affect anyone. Many people know the feeling of uncertainty or fear when confronted with aggressive behaviour. But how can you react appropriately? How can you protect yourself without unnecessarily escalating a conflict?

baKum-Do offers a practical and holistic approach to modern self-defence. The training combines physical techniques with mental strength, self-assurance and an awareness of potentially dangerous situations.

What is baKum-Do?

baKum-Do is a modern, practice-oriented martial art and self-defence system. It includes a variety of techniques, such as kicks, strikes, joint locks, throws and ground defence.

The techniques are taught and practised in a structured training programme. The emphasis is on practical self-protection rather than sporting competition. Participants learn to understand their own physical abilities and develop greater confidence in dealing with challenging situations.

Fitness, coordination and flexibility are also important parts of the training. Exercises help participants improve their physical condition while learning practical self-defence skills.

What does our training include?

The baKum-Do programme covers several areas of personal safety and physical development:

• Aerobics, stretching and back exercises: Improve physical fitness, flexibility and body awareness.
• De-escalation and assertiveness: Recognise conflicts early, communicate clearly and set personal boundaries.
• Civil courage: Understand what it means to help others in difficult situations and how to offer support without putting yourself at unnecessary risk.
• Proportionate self-defence: Learn to assess threatening situations and respond appropriately, using only the necessary level of physical resistance.
• Defence against strikes and weapon attacks: Practise techniques for responding to different forms of physical aggression.
• Dealing with fear: Recognise the effects of fear and develop the ability to remain aware and act under pressure.

Self-defence is more than fighting

Good self-defence begins before a physical confrontation whenever possible. Recognising warning signs, maintaining a confident appearance and communicating clear boundaries can help prevent conflicts from escalating.

For this reason, baKum-Do places particular emphasis on de-escalation and assertiveness. Participants learn that avoiding unnecessary confrontation is often the most effective form of self-protection.

Physical techniques remain an important part of the programme. They provide practical skills for situations in which communication, avoidance or de-escalation are no longer sufficient.

The aim is not to encourage aggression, but to develop confidence, awareness and responsible reactions.

Training with Udo Kumpe

The training is led by Udo Kumpe, an internationally active trainer specialising in violence prevention, de-escalation and self-defence. He is also a trauma counsellor and director of the baKum Institute in Berlin.

For more than twenty years, he has worked as a safety trainer for public authorities, the justice system, health and social care services and the German Federal Foreign Office, among others.

His professional experience includes working with people who have experienced violence as well as with perpetrators of violent offences in correctional facilities.

This practical experience informs his approach to self-defence and violence prevention.

Practical experience for practical situations.

Training Times and Location

Regular baKum-Do training takes place every Thursday.

Training time:
8:00 pm – 9:30 pm

Meeting time:
7:50 pm in front of the building

Training location:
c/o Udo Kumpe
Koblenzer Straße 7
10715 Berlin-Wilmersdorf
Germany

Fees

The quarterly training fee is 210 euros.
A trial session costs 20 euros and offers an opportunity to get to know baKum-Do and the training programme.

Discover baKum-Do

Would you like to improve your fitness, develop greater self-confidence and learn practical self-defence skills? baKum-Do combines physical training, assertiveness and violence prevention in a varied programme. Join us in Berlin and discover how practical self-defence training can help you develop confidence and deal more effectively with challenging situations.

For additional information on personal safety and dealing with violent situations in public spaces, see the advice provided by the Berlin Police.

Would you like to learn more about our philosophy and approach to violence prevention? Visit our About baKum page to discover more about our work and experience.