Women’s Self-Defense: The Stay Away Program at Krav Maga Den Haag

Stay Away is the world’s leading women’s empowerment and self-defense program for women aged 15 and over.

Would you like to develop the skills and confidence to effectively protect yourself and the people you care about?

Would you like to feel more comfortable dealing with intimidating or uncomfortable situations involving certain men?

Would you like to learn how to use both your voice and your physical presence to confidently set boundaries and say “No!” when necessary?

Would you like to build the confidence to stand up for yourself and your loved ones—and fight for what you are worth when the situation demands it?

Invest in Yourself

Take the first step today and email us to reserve your place.

Stay Away Adult Course (15+) – October 2026

Introduction Seminar

20 September – 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Ideal if you would like to meet the instructors first or learn more about the course before enrolling. Participation is completely optional and is not required before starting the course.

Course Schedule

• 4 October – Lesson 1 (10:00 AM – 11:30 AM)
• 11 October – Lesson 2 (10:00 AM – 11:30 AM)
• 18 October – Lesson 3 (10:00 AM – 11:30 AM)
• 25 October – Lesson 4 (10:00 AM – 11:30 AM)
• 1 November – No class
• 8 November – Lesson 5 (10:00 AM – 11:30 AM)
• 15 November – Lesson 6 (10:00 AM – 11:30 AM)
• 22 November – Lesson 7 (10:00 AM – 11:30 AM)

Stay Away Teen Girls Course (Ages 11–15) – October 2026

Introduction Seminar

20 September – 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM

This seminar is intended for girls who would like to experience the training before enrolling. Attendance is optional and is not a requirement for participating in the course.

Course Schedule

• 4 October – Lesson 1 (12:00 PM – 1:30 PM)
• 11 October – Lesson 2 (12:00 PM – 1:30 PM)
• 18 October – Lesson 3 (12:00 PM – 1:30 PM)
• 25 October – Lesson 4 (12:00 PM – 1:30 PM)
• 1 November – No class
• 8 November – Lesson 5 (12:00 PM – 1:30 PM)
• 15 November – Lesson 6 (12:00 PM – 1:30 PM)
• 22 November – Lesson 7 (12:00 PM – 1:30 PM)

Adult Stay Away Course (15+)

During this course you will learn:

• Verbal de-escalation techniques
• Understanding danger, violence, and the legal framework surrounding self-defense
• Trusting and developing your intuition
• Violence prevention and situational awareness
• Setting and protecting personal boundaries—verbally and physically
• Effective striking and kicking techniques
• Physical defenses against knife attacks, strangulation, and abduction attempts
• Stress and aggression development exercises using realistic scenarios

Stay Away Teen Girls Course (Ages 11–15)

This course has been specifically designed for teenage girls and focuses on situations they may encounter in everyday life. It provides a safe and supportive learning environment where participants can ask questions, share experiences, and build confidence.

The course includes:

• Verbal self-defense, setting boundaries, and de-escalation
• Developing intuition and recognising your internal warning signals
• Recognising unhealthy relationships and boundary-crossing behaviour
• Dealing with street harassment and multiple attackers
• Information about drink spiking (“date rape drugs”) and preventive strategies
• Practical self-defense scenarios, including abduction attempts, ground assaults, and attacks involving weapons

Course Fees

Missed Lessons

If you miss a lesson, there’s no need to worry.

Each lesson has its own theme, while the most important techniques are reviewed regularly throughout the course. Any missed lesson can also be made up during a future Stay Away course.

Training Location

The classes take place in the gymnasium of Zuidwester School:

Marterrade 312
The Hague, The Netherlands

Small Groups, Personal Attention

To ensure a high-quality learning experience, each course has:

• Maximum of 20 participants
• Minimum of 10 participants
• Two qualified instructors present at every lesson

This allows for plenty of personal guidance and individual feedback throughout the training.

Booking

To reserve your place, simply email us at:

info@kravmaga-denhaag.nl

What Makes the Stay Away Program Different from Regular Krav Maga Classes?

Although our regular Krav Maga classes are open to both men and women, the Stay Away Program has been specifically designed for women. It focuses on the situations, challenges, and forms of violence that women are statistically more likely to face.

Why choose the Stay Away Program?

Specifically designed for women

Many women find it more difficult than men to use verbal or physical force, even when it is necessary to protect themselves or someone they love. Building confidence and learning to take action when required is therefore one of the first goals of the course.

Realistic scenarios

Women often encounter violence in situations that are unexpected, isolated, or involve someone they know—for example at work, at home, or in public places.

Our training scenarios are based on these real-life situations, allowing participants to practise practical and effective responses.

Female-friendly learning environment

With the exception of the male lead instructor, no male participants are present during the course.

The lead instructor is specially trained to teach the Stay Away Program, and every course is also supported by an experienced female instructor.

This creates a comfortable, supportive environment in which participants can learn, ask questions, and build confidence.

A structured course

Unlike regular weekly Krav Maga classes, Stay Away is delivered as a complete course with a clear beginning, logical progression, and defined end.

Each lesson builds upon the previous one, allowing participants to gradually develop their knowledge, confidence, and practical skills.

Time for discussion and reflection

Besides learning physical techniques, participants have the opportunity to discuss experiences, ask questions, and reflect on situations they may have encountered.

Developing the right mindset is just as important as learning physical self-defense.

Experienced Instructors

The practical scenarios are supported by experienced volunteers who act as realistic role players during the training.

The head instructor is a certified Krav Maga instructor with more than 23 years of experience in secondary education, including roles as:

• Student Counsellor (Confidential Advisor)
• Anti-Bullying Coordinator
• Rots & Water Trainer (Resilience Training)

Their educational background, combined with extensive self-defense experience, creates a safe, professional, and supportive learning environment.

Registering

To register for the Stay Away Program, simply email:

info@kravmaga-denhaag.nl

Not Sure Yet?

If you would like to get to know the instructors or experience the atmosphere before enrolling, you are welcome to attend the Introduction Seminar.

The seminar provides an overview of the course content and teaching methods and gives you the opportunity to ask questions.

Participation in the seminar is entirely optional. You can start the Stay Away course without attending it.

If you enjoy the seminar and decide to continue, you can choose between:

• The Beginner Course
• The Beginner Course plus the Advanced Course
• The Advanced Course only (for participants who have previously completed the Stay Away Program)

Terms & Conditions

• Your place is guaranteed only after full payment has been received.
• When two or more people register and pay together, a 10% discount is applied to the total course fee.
• You may cancel free of charge up to two weeks before the course starts and will receive a full refund.
• If Krav Maga Den Haag cancels a course or a scheduled lesson, participants will receive a full refund.
• Cancellations made less than two weeks before the course starts are non-refundable.

Head Instructor

Bart van de Wiel

Bart van der Wiel teaches at a secondary school and is the owner and head instructor of Krav Maga Den Haag.

In addition to teaching Krav Maga, he provides professional verbal aggression management and conflict de-escalation training for companies, schools, and public organisations.

Assistant Instructors

Both female and male assistant instructors are present during the training.

Most sessions are taught by a team of at least four instructors and assistants, allowing every participant to receive personal attention and individual coaching throughout the course.

Participant Reviews (2024–2025)

★★★★★ Kavita Rambaran

“The Krav Maga Stay Away course was not only enjoyable but incredibly educational. Every technique was explained clearly, demonstrated by the instructors, and then practised extensively. We also learned how to apply these techniques in realistic situations. I am extremely grateful for everything I learned and highly recommend this course to every woman.”

★★★★★ May

*”Thank you so much, Bart and Bianca.

I didn’t quite know how to express how grateful I am for your lessons. I finally feel stronger again and I now walk the streets with much more confidence.

You make a fantastic team. You are professional, passionate, have a great sense of humour, and explain everything so clearly.

The exercise with Bart, followed by the support and encouragement from Bianca afterwards, helped me enormously.

I’ll definitely be signing up for regular Krav Maga classes soon, and I hope you’ll organise more Stay Away courses in the future!”*

★★★★★ Sharon

*”Powerful, impressive and inspiring.

A fantastic balance between theory, practical exercises and realistic scenarios.

Thank you for giving the entire group so much confidence. I’ll carry that positive spirit with me.”*

★★★★★ Anonymous

“I learned an incredible amount during this course. Every lesson left me feeling satisfied and more confident. The atmosphere was welcoming, the explanations were excellent, and the realistic scenarios made everything feel practical. I would recommend it to everyone.”

★★★★★ Yvonne

*”The course is extremely well organised and follows a logical progression. Every exercise is explained, demonstrated and practised thoroughly. During the final lesson you have to escape from a realistic scenario yourself, proving that you have mastered the techniques.

I now feel much safer walking my dog late at night.”*

★★★★★ Montana

*”Thank you so much for this course. I always felt safe, supported and taken seriously, while there was also plenty of room for humour.

After only one lesson I already felt stronger, both physically and mentally, especially when it came to setting boundaries.

The realistic role players made the scenarios feel authentic without ever compromising safety.

I would recommend this course to every woman.”*

★★★★★ Marie

*”These lessons were far more varied and educational than I expected.

The atmosphere was wonderful, and the instructors were knowledgeable, approachable and supportive.

I’m very happy that I decided to participate.”*

★★★★★ Ingrid

Strengths

• Well-structured lessons
• Clear explanations and understanding of why techniques work
• Practical techniques that are easy to learn
• Plenty of opportunity to ask questions

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