If we lived in Gotham City we wouldn't have to worry about defending ourselves against the bad guys because the caped crusader would always be on hand to swoop in and look after us. Unfortunately we don't live in Gotham city so we need to learn to protect ourselves.

Pay just €149 for a self defence bootcamp at Krav Maga Ireland (usually €395).

Krav Maga is one of the most popular and effective self defence systems in the world. The official fighting system of the Israeli Defense Forces it teaches you to use your instinctive body reactions to defend yourself in any situation.

Unlike traditional martial arts that take years to perfect, Krav Maga can be learned in a few weeks. And you couldn't ask for a better teacher, Patrick Cumiskey introduced this form of self defence to Ireland over 11 years ago and since then has trained over 14,000 people .

The course consists of  two full days (9.20am-5.30pm) where you'll learn how to escape from and deal with 18 different types of attack, learn how to diffuse difficult situations and more. Click here for a more detailed course overview.

Available in locations across Ireland, check the timetable for a class near you.

You could leave your safety in the hands of a dashing man in tights and a cape or you could do the sensible thing, grab a coupon and get the confidence and skills to defend yourself.