Young Women Self Defense
8-Part Series

Empowerment Against Sexual AssaulT
1st Sunday of the Month
5:00 - 6:00pm
Oct 2024 - May 2025
$199 entire Series, $40 per individual class

This comprehensive program is designed to equip young women with the skills and confidence needed to protect themselves against sexual assault. We will discuss best practices to avoid the need for violence, but also how to take control back from those worst-case-scenarios. We’ll be covering a set curriculum, but we’ll also take time to answer all your individual scenario-based self-defense questions.

The course consists of eight sessions, each focusing on specific techniques and strategies:

Awareness and Prevention: Understanding the importance of situational awareness and recognizing potential threats in various environments.
Verbal De-escalation: Learning effective communication strategies to diffuse potentially dangerous situations without physical confrontation.
Physical Techniques: Instruction on basic self-defense moves that can be used to escape from an assailant, emphasizing body mechanics and targeting vulnerable areas.
Understanding Boundaries: Workshops on personal boundaries and consent, fostering assertiveness and clarity in interactions.
Self-Defense Scenarios: Practical application of learned techniques through role-playing exercises that simulate real-life situations.
Empowerment and Confidence Building: Focus on mental strength and self-image, promoting a sense of empowerment and resilience.
Coping Mechanisms: Strategies for managing fear and anxiety related to self-defense situations, including breathing techniques and visualization exercises.
Resources and Support: Information on local resources, support groups, and how to seek help after an incident, ensuring participants know they are not alone.

This program aims not only to teach self-defense skills but also to foster a sense of community, encouraging young women to support one another in their journey toward empowerment and safety.

The price of this course is $199 for all 8 classes, or $40 for each individual class. There are no sign-up fees and no additional costs. Formal Jiu Jitsu uniforms will not be required. Participants should wear pants or leggings (avoid bare knees) and comfortable clothing that allows them to move freely.

Unlike other martial arts studios, American Jiu Jitsu does not encourage a competitive environment. The techniques we teach are meant for actual self defense scenarios and should only be used as self-defense.