John Kavanagh has announced this afternoon that he will be holding weekly self-defence classes for women in light of recent events.

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Conor McGregor’s coach shared the initiative on Instagram earlier today, encouraging women to avail of the free classes at any point.

Introducing a FREE women’s only BJJ Self Defence class at @sbgireland starting this Saturday 11am. This will be on-going and on at the same time every Saturday. Don’t worry if you miss this weekend, you can start any time.

Introducing a FREE women's only BJJ Self Defence class at @sbgireland starting this Saturday 11am. This will be on-going and on at the same time every Saturday. Don't worry if you miss this weekend, you can start any time. Feel free to drop in and watch one if you're considering taking it up. Also this class is free to any girls from any other clubs that want to supplement their training. In light of recent horrific attack in Dublin by a deranged individual we feel the need to do something to give women a fighting chance. Come down and meet @jaqueoalmeiida and see if you enjoy it.

A post shared by Coach Kavanagh (@coach_kavanagh) on May 23, 2018 at 4:46am PDT

John, who is the founder of Straight Blast Gym Ireland, explained that the motivation for the classes came from recent high-profile events pertaining to the safety of women on our nation’s streets.

This class is free to any girls from any other clubs that want to supplement their training. In light of recent horrific attack in Dublin by a deranged individual we feel the need to do something to give women a fighting chance. Come down and meet @jaqueoalmeiida and see if you enjoy it.

And listen, there’s no pressure.

Feel free to drop in and watch one if you’re considering taking it up.

The post has been met with enthusiasm from thousands of Instagram users.

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