Walk to Your Car Without Keys in Your Fist

Practical self-defense for women. No bullshit. No false confidence. Just real techniques that work when it matters.

Why This Class Exists

You Shouldn’t Have to Be Afraid

Let’s be honest about something most self-defense classes ignore: the threats women face are different.

Different physical dynamics. Different common attack scenarios. Different psychological barriers to fighting back.

Most women’s self-defense classes teach watered-down techniques or focus on “awareness” to the point of victim-blaming. They tell you to avoid dark parking lots and trust your instincts – as if the problem is your behavior, not the attacker’s.

Here’s our approach: We teach you how to fight back. Hard. Effectively. Without hesitation.

Because “awareness” is great until someone grabs you anyway. And keys between your fingers won’t do shit against a determined attacker.

You need real techniques. Practical training. And the confidence to act when it matters.

That’s what we teach.

What You'll Learn

Real Defense. Real Situations. Real Confidence.

Class Times: 

Tuesday, Thursday: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Common Attack Defense:

Defense against grabs (wrists, arms, shoulders)
Choke defense (front and rear)
Ground defense and escapes
Multiple attacker awareness

Scenario-Based Training:

Parking lot situations
Home invasion response
Social setting threats
Stalker/harassment scenarios

Striking Fundamentals:

Effective target areas
Maximum damage with minimal strength
Using your body’s natural weapons
Follow-through and escape

Mental Preparation:

Overcoming the freeze response
Recognizing pre-attack indicators
Verbal boundary setting
When to fight vs. when to comply

Stress Inoculation:

Training under pressure
Realistic resistance
Building automatic responses
Confidence through repetition

How We're Different

Not Your Typical Women’s Self-Defense Class

We Don't Sugar-Coat Reality

Attacks are violent. Training needs to prepare you for that violence, not pretend it's less intense than it is.

We Don't Blame Victims

You shouldn't have to change your life to avoid attackers. We teach you how to handle threats when avoidance fails.

We Don't Teach "Pink" Martial Arts

This isn't cardio kickboxing with a self-defense theme. This is real Krav Maga training adapted for the threats women commonly face.

We Focus on Realistic Strength Differentials

Our techniques work when your attacker is bigger and stronger. Because they usually are.

We Build Real Confidence

Not affirmations and empowerment speeches. Confidence that comes from knowing you can defend yourself because you've practiced doing it.

Who Should Take This Class

This Class Is For You If…

Ages: Teen and adult women welcome (14+)

Experience Level: No prior martial arts experience required

Fitness Level: All fitness levels welcome. We scale intensity to your ability.

You Should Join If:

You’re tired of feeling vulnerable
You want practical skills, not theory
You’re ready to train hard and push yourself
You want real confidence, not false bravado

You Don’t Need:

Prior experience
Perfect fitness
Any specific body type or athleticism
To be “tough” already

You just need to show up and commit to learning.

Taught By Experienced Instructors

Real Training From Real Experience

This class is taught by instructors with real martial arts backgrounds – not weekend certification seminars.

Our Approach:

Krav Maga-based curriculum
30+ years of martial arts experience
100+ professional fights
Focus on realistic application

We take women’s self-defense seriously because we’ve seen what works and what doesn’t. We teach the former, ignore the latter.

Pricing & Trial Offer

Affordable Training That Could Save Your Life

Women's Self-Defense

Unlimited classes

$40-100/month

Can Also Access

Any other adult classes at The Forge (included in membership)

New Student Package

First month + uniform

$125

Free Trial

Try a full week before committing

Stop Hoping You'll Never Need It. Start Preparing in Case You Do.

The best self-defense is never needing to use it. But if that day comes, you want to know you’re ready.

Learn real defense. Build real confidence. Join The Forge.