“I felt much more confident after just one session. The training was simple to follow and made me more aware of my surroundings without feeling overwhelmed.”
Your Instructor
Meet Steve – Your Instructor
Steve is an experienced self-defence instructor focused on teaching simple, practical skills that anyone can learn.
His approach is calm, supportive, and designed to help you feel more confident in everyday situations.
Founder
About our founder and instructor
Steve is the Founder and Instructor of the Awareness Self-Defence & Fitness program, bringing together decades of martial arts experience with a deeply personal commitment to empowering others through practical self-defence.
Beyond his qualifications, Steve is a brother, husband, and father — roles that strongly shape his values and approach to teaching. His passion for self-defence was reinforced by a simple but powerful belief: everyone deserves to feel safe.
Steve understands that traditional martial arts aren't for everyone, and they don't need to be. That insight led him to develop an alternative approach to self-defence, designed specifically for non-martial artists. His courses focus on fundamental awareness, prevention, and realistic self-defence skills delivered in small groups to create a supportive environment, reduce stress, and maximise learning retention.
Steve's teaching style is calm, practical, and inclusive, prioritising confidence, understanding, and personal safety over athleticism or intimidation.
"Seeing bullies and offenders violate others without consent deeply concerns me. It's what drove me to ensure my daughter became a black-belt martial artist in her late teens."
Steve Lelean
Accreditations & qualifications
- Black Belt in Taekwondo (Globally Accredited)
- Certificate III in Fitness (Personal Trainer)
- Australian Institute of Sport – Community Coaching Certificate
- Coaches Certification – Australian Taekwondo
- Working With Children Check
- First Aid: HLTAID009 & HLTAID010
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Our aim is to empower you with basic Self Defence and Awareness skills that are straightforward to learn, easy to remember, and can be applied in everyday situations.
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We focus on building your confidence, situational awareness, and personal safety — without the need for complex techniques or prior experience.
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Whether you are new to self-defence or looking to refresh your skills, our training is designed to be approachable, practical, and supportive for everyone.
How It Works
Simple training designed for real-life situations
Our program is built to be easy to follow, supportive, and practical — so you can learn with confidence at your own pace.
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Choose a Session
Select a time that suits you from our available sessions.
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Join a Small Group
Train in a supportive environment with a maximum of 16 participants.
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Learn Practical Skills
Follow simple, step-by-step techniques you can use in everyday situations.
Real stories from our community
Hear from participants who have trained with us.
“I recently completed the 5 session introduction course which I couldn't recommend highly enough. It was empowering, practical and incredibly informative.
The course taught me valuable techniques and, just as importantly, helped build my confidence and awareness in potentially unsafe situations. The instructor, Steve, was professional, patient and supportive, creating a comfortable environment where everyone felt encouraged to participate and learn.
I walked away feeling stronger, more confident and better prepared to protect myself if ever needed. I believe every woman should have the opportunity to learn these skills.
Thank you for such a fantastic and empowering experience!”
“A terrific and informative 5 module training course which delivers to its promise. Steve’s expertise and experience when coupled with his patience and friendly approach make a very effective combination.”
“Steve was great! He made the class really engaging, practical, and easy to follow. I was very impressed and got so much out of the sessions.
I'd definitely recommend Steve's self-defence class to anyone looking to build their confidence and learn some really useful skills.”
“Taking this self-defence course was a real eye opener for me. It raised my awareness of how little I was prepared to react to someone coming at me or grabbing me, so even practicing this in class was an invaluable mind set change for me.
Thinking through everyday personal security and learning tips on how to manage an unwanted or surprise situation made every class worth it.
I was a bit worried I wouldn’t be physically fit enough to take the class, but it wasn’t at all an issue. Steve guided the class through the lessons with care and patience which created a safe space to experiment and practice moves and ask questions.
I also took along my teenage sons (who are bigger and stronger than me!) and it opened up really good conversations at home about their safety too. Highly recommend to everyone of all ages and abilities.”
“I recently attended the Self-Defence Introduction Course with Steve and found it very informative and easy to follow. I learned valuable skills in personal safety, awareness, and self-defence.
Steve was professional, engaging, and created a positive learning environment.
I highly recommend this course to anyone looking to build confidence and improve their personal safety skills.Thank you, Steve!”
What you'll gain from the training
Our program focuses on building real confidence through simple, practical techniques you can use in everyday situations without complex moves.
Situational Awareness
Learn to recognise potential risks early and avoid unsafe situations.
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