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The Combat Sports Initiative continues to grow and deliver far-reaching social impact. The anti-knife crime project now includes the Combat Sisters programme as part of a national campaign to end violence against women and girls.

This demonstrates the positive impact that Royal Navy personnel can have within local communities while enhancing their reputation as a force for good.

This will be a special session delivered in collaboration with Ms Muay Thai UK and Gym King Women, with guest coaches and brand ambassadors joining them to deliver combat sports training to 40+ women.

Speaking exclusively to Combat Sports Initiative Ambassador Amber Kitchen said:

Combat Sports Initiative has been a powerful force in supporting the next generation and helping to tackle knife crime and youth violence. I’ve been incredibly proud to be part of its journey for around three years, and it’s been amazing to see how much the initiative has grown and the positive impact it’s had on so many young people.

Dennis and the team go above and beyond to ensure the message is clear and reaches those who need it most. They help young people build confidence, discipline, and a sense of empowerment while showing them that positive choices and opportunities are available.

These guys are modern-day heroes. At a time when communities across the UK need positive role models and meaningful change, their work is making a genuine difference in young lives.

The event is designed to provide a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment where women can learn practical combat sport skills, build confidence and develop greater awareness of personal safety.

The session is also part of a wider national movement to help end violence against women and girls, using sport and female empowerment as tools to help women feel stronger, safer, and more confident.

Importantly, this event also shows how the Royal Navy can be a force for good in communities, using its skills, values, and people to make a positive difference and support initiatives that empower and protect.

The Royal Navy and Marines are excited to bring together coaches and ambassadors for what promises to be a powerful, positive session.
Speaking exclusively with Emma, who helps run the Ms Muay Thai.UK Instagram page, she said:

Ms Muay Thai’s mission statement is to create more opportunities for women to train, spar, compete, and grow, while bringing women together and strengthening the Women’s Muay Thai scene.

**This special event will be held on: **

Sunday 27th September

11:00 – 12.30

Unity Thai Boxing

152 Market Street

Newton-le-Willows

WA12 9BU

Through Combat Sports Initiative (CSI), instructors from the Royal Navy and Royal Marines do far more than teach sports: they instil the values of discipline, respect, and personal responsibility in young people. Over the past year, thousands of participants have attended CSI sessions across regions including Merseyside and Teeside.

Building on this success, the team of dedicated volunteers now plan to expand the programme into London and Scotland. CSI is firmly established as one of the UK’s most dynamic and impactful youth engagement programmes.

The Royal Navy and Marines are incredibly excited to bring together coaches, ambassadors, and women from the local community for what promises to be a powerful and positive session.

Combat Sports Initiative continues to grow and deliver far-reaching social impact. The anti-knife crime project now includes the Combat Sisters programme as part of a national campaign to help end violence against women and girls. This demonstrates the positive impact Royal Navy personnel can have in local communities while further enhancing their reputation as a force for good.

About Combat Sports Initiative

The Royal Navy’s flagship youth engagement programme uses sport, fitness and combat sports activities to help tackle knife crime. Through Combat Sports Initiative (CSI), instructors from the Royal Navy and Royal Marines do far more than teach combat sports; they instil the value of discipline, respect, and personal responsibility in young people. Over the past year, thousands of participants have attended CSI sessions across regions including Merseyside and Teeside.

Building on this success, the team of dedicated volunteers now plan to expand the programme into London and Scotland. CSI is firmly established as one of the UK’s most dynamic and impactful youth engagement programmes.

Speaking exclusively with Royal Navy’s Warrant Officer Dennis Harrison, he said:

The Combat Sisters workshops aim to encourage more women and girls to take part in combat sports and empower them by creating “a safe space for them to express themselves.”

He said they hoped to hold more events in the future. Harrison also said the Royal Navy has worked alongside The Jessica Project as part of its work supporting the wider campaign to help end violence against women and girls. The Jessica Project is a survivor-led not-for-profit organisation supporting recovery from sexual violence and domestic abuse.

A Royal Navy spokesperson said Combat Sisters is the latest community project in Northern England driven by Royal Marines and Royal Navy personnel. It builds on the Combat Sports Initiative, which tackles crime and gang activity in major cities and has run for more than three years.

The Combat Sisters Programme

As part of its wider commitment to ending violence against women and girls, the Royal Navy has worked alongside Ms Muay Thai.UK. The Jessica Project is a survivor-led not-for-profit organisation that supports recovery from sexual violence and domestic abuse.

Combat Sisters is the latest community initiative in Northern England to be delivered by Royal Marines and Royal Navy personnel. The programme builds on the success of the Combat Sports Initiative, which has used sport, fitness, and combat sport activities to tackle knife crime and gang-related violence in major cities for more than three years.

Through practical training, mentorship, and engagement, Combat Sisters aims to empower women and girls while promoting confidence, resilience, and personal safety.

Service Volunteers Making a Difference

A dedicated team of Service Volunteers leads the project, giving their spare time and annual leave to deliver events that create meaningful, lasting impact in local communities. Their commitment reflects the Royal Navy’s broader dedication to supporting young people and building safer, stronger communities across the United Kingdom.

**This event has now SOLD OUT. ** To be on the waiting list, please get in touch with Ms Muay Thai.UK