The problem with most self-defense and martial arts instructors is that they have never had formal training on teaching.  As a certified trauma-informed self-defense instructor, I have spent hundreds of hours learning how to effectively transfer my knowledge and skills to others both online and in person.  By combining detailed video instruction with the actual physical practice of the techniques, students are able to both digest and replicate movements as effectively as if they were in a live class.

Brazilian jiu-jitsu is world-renowned for it’s ability to equip a smaller, weaker, less athletic person to defend against and escape from a larger stronger attacker. 

Law enforcement studies, footage of attacks, and reports from survivors indicate that most assaults follow a very similar strategy.  By carefully studying the tactics and strategies commonly used against women, we have selected techniques that apply directly to situations that women are most likely to find themselves in.  

Watching a demonstration of a technique, whether in person or online, is not enough to develop the muscle memory needed to defend yourself in a real fight. However, once you start to physically practice the techniques, the movement of your body will start to ingrain into your muscle memory.  We recommend that you watch and practice each technique a minimum of 3-5 times in order to develop the muscle memory you will need to rely on in an emergency situation.  Like any new skill, practice makes perfect.

The truth is, the real solution to the problem of violence against women is not in our hands. It is not our responsibility to prevent violence, it is the perpetrator's.  In a perfect world, we would not need to invest in the skill to protect ourselves from violence.  But the world we live in is not perfect, and until it is, women have the right to protect themselves.  Violence is our reality, so self-defense is our right.

How many free programs have you signed up for and never finished?  My hope is that by paying a fee for this course, you will be more committed to finishing it.  However, if the price is unaffordable, we offer full and partial scholarships funded by other women in the community.

Self-defense is not fighting. In fact, it begins long before things get physical.  It is our hope that the skills you learn will allow you to identify and avoid danger before it escalates to violence.  Self-defense training is an act of self-love. By increasing your survivability in this dangerous world, you are sending a powerful message to your subconscious that you are worth defending.  This belief will power you through all of the battles that you will face, whether it’s the battle to get healthy, overcome trauma, or anything else life throws at you.