CONOR McGregor’s coach is offering free self-defence classes to Irish women in light of the horrific abduction and murder of Jastine Valdez.

John Kavanagh says the initiative will give women "a fighting chance" in situations of attack.

3 Conor McGregor's coach John Kavanagh is offering free self defence classes Credit: Sportsfile - Subscription

The self-defence classes will take place in Straight Blast Gym, where UFC champ McGregor learned his trade.

In a Facebook post, Kavanagh wrote: “Introducing a FREE women’s only BJJ Self Defense class at HQ starting this Saturday at 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 anytime. Feel free to drop in and watch one if you’re considering taking it up.

3 The announcement comes after tragic Jastine Valdez was abducted and murdered last weekend Credit: PA:Press Association

"Also, this class is free to any girls from any other clubs that want to supplement their training.”

The announcement comes after the murder of Jastine Valdez last weekend.

Kavanagh added: “In light of the recent horrific attack in Dublin by a deranged individual we feel the need to do something to give women a fighting chance.”

Tragic Jastine was abducted in Co Wicklow, murdered and her body was then dumped on Saturday.

3 Kavanagh says the classes will be free and will take place every Saturday Credit: Alamy Live News

A major search was launched for her evil killer Mark Hennessy and the killer was shot dead by gardai on Sunday after he pulled a blade on officers in Cherrywood, Dublin.

Jastine's body was then recovered in the Puck's Castle area of south Co Dublin on Monday.

The 24-year-old had only moved to Ireland from the Philippines three years ago.

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Detectives believe she was killed within 45 minutes of being abducted.

A blood-stained note found in the car driven by her killer Hennessy is to be forensically analysed.

Today a search is being carried out to find her handbag.