Private Self-Defense
Sessions
for Women,Teen Girls & College-Bound Students
Private sessions are a powerful way to learn real-world self defense in a setting that feels supportive, focused, and tailored to your group.
They’re perfect for:
• Girls' nights
• Teen girls and college-bound students
• Mothers and daughters
• Small groups of friends
• Women’s groups
• Schools, teams, healthcare groups, and organizations
Sessions can be held at one of our LifeForce locations or, when possible, at your home, school, office, or community space.
Before Her Next Chapter, Give Her Skills She Can Rely On
She’s getting older. Going more places. Making more decisions on her own.
Whether she’s heading to college, starting work, traveling, or simply stepping into more independence, you want to know she has something real to carry with her.
College Strong gives teen girls and young women a supportive place to practice real-world self-defense in a way that feels approachable, empowering, and practical.
She’ll leave with simple tools she can use, more confidence in herself, and the feeling:
I can handle myself if I need to.
Perfect for one daughter, a mother-daughter session, or a small group of friends heading into their next chapter.
Weekly Classes: A Little Practice Goes a Long Way
NYACK + SLOATSBURG NY
You don’t need years in a dojo to learn how to protect yourself.
Weekly classes give you something most women never get: a chance to practice.
With a little repetition, these skills start to feel more natural, not like something you have to overthink or memorize.
One class is a powerful place to start. Consistent practice is what helps those skills become something you can rely on.
Try one class, use a flexible 5-Class Pass, or jump in with the Summer Unlimited Special to build confidence, comfort, and muscle memory.
Weekly Class Options
Summer Class Schedule
Saturday Morning
Women's Beginner: 10:00 – 11:00 AM
All-Levels: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Which Class Should I choose?
Choose Women’s Beginner if you want a women-only space.
Choose All-Levels if you’re comfortable training in a mixed class with men, women, and teens.
Both classes are beginner-friendly, practical, and open to new and returning LifeForce students.
Ages 12–17 welcome with parent/guardian consent. Minors attending All-Levels must attend with a parent or guardian.
Ways to Train With Us
Real Self Defense, Made Approachable
A lot of women know self-defense is important.
But taking that first step can still feel intimidating or easy to put off.
You don’t have to be strong, fit, experienced, or already confident to start.
LifeForce is here to make real-world self-defense feel practical, supportive, and empowering from the very first class.
Confidence That Stays With You
When you know what to do — and trust yourself to do it — everything changes.
You stand taller.
You feel more grounded.
You stop second-guessing yourself.
And that calm confidence becomes its own kind of protection.
It also carries into your relationships, your work, your boundaries, and the moments you need to speak up or choose yourself.
Come solo or bring someone you love.
Real Skills For
Real Life
Self-defense should be simple enough to remember and practical enough to use.
At LifeForce, you’ll learn simple , instinct-based responses for real-life moments like parking lots, elevators, stairwells, getting in and out of your car, social pressure, boundary-setting, and close-range situations.
It’s not about becoming aggressive or paranoid.
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It’s about knowing:
I can handle myself if I need to.
The Moment You Realize You Can
Real skills don’t come from just watching a video or hearing what you “should” do.
They come from experiencing it for yourself — how to think, respond, and move in the moment.
That’s when so many women realize:
“I’m more capable than I thought.”
Every class is designed to help you feel that for yourself — in a supportive, engaging, and fun environment led by a female instructor alongside experienced self-defense experts.
This Is For You If…
✓ You’ve wanted to try self-defense but haven’t known where to begin.
✓ You want practical skills that make sense for real life.
✓ You don’t want complicated moves to memorize.
✓ You want to feel more confident in your body, your voice, and your ability to respond.
✓ You want help your daughter, mother, friend, coworker, or someone you love.
Upcoming Events
Free Guide
What Every Parent Needs to Know Before Their Daughter Goes to College
A practical guide for parents who want their daughters to feel more confident, capable, and clear before stepping into college life.
Not Sure Where to Start?
Tell us what you’re looking for, and we’ll help you find the best next step — whether that’s a weekly class, private group, College Strong, mother-daughter option, or a session for your school or organization.
Where We Train
Nyack • Sloatsburg • White Plains • Kingston
Serving communities across Rockland, Westchester, the Hudson Valley, and nearby Northern New Jersey.