Petition

Mandate self defence classes in schools with military training & tournaments.

Rejected 9 signatures

What the petition asks

We urge Parliament to mandate self-defence training in schools for all Years With military-style leadership, controlled tournaments, and practical classes, this initiative will empower youth to counter knife crime, violence, and gang culture—building safer, resilient communities.
Children are our future. Parliament must act now. We demand mandatory self-defence training in schools, incorporating boxing, MMA, military-style drills, and combat sports tournaments. This proactive approach builds resilience and practical skills, effectively countering knife crime and gang culture. By prioritising our children’s safety, we strengthen our communities and families. Let’s reject fear and criminalisation, empowering our youth with the skills they need to protect themselves and shape a brighter, safer future.

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

You may wish to sign the following petition, which calls for similar action:

Introduce self-defence into the secondary school PE curriculum for all students
Introduce self-defence into the secondary school PE curriculum for all students

Timeline

19 Feb 2025 Petition opened for signatures
28 Mar 2025 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 9
Status Rejected
Rejected 28 Mar 2025

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 1 Sep 2026.