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GOT COLLEGE SAFETY QUESTIONS?

🎓 College Safety Q&A: Ask the Experts

📅 Tuesday, April 23 | 🕖 7 PM | Online Webinar

Every parent who joins gets:
✅ The College Strong Parent Guide
✅ The Student Safety Checklist
✅ Discounts for in-person classes & more

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Collge Strong

The Self Defense Class
Every Girl Needs

Give her what matters most: the confidence, awareness, and skills to stay safe—on campus and beyond.

This summer in White Plains, Nyack, Suffern, and Kingston, NY!

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Practical Self Defense
for Real Life

Feel stronger. Move with confidence.

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summer

Self defense

Unlimited Summer Special

$99/month

Train up to 4 classes a week

Unlimited access to all weekly classes

Nyack • Thursdays 

6–7 PM — Women’s Beginner

7–8 PM — Mixed-Level 

Sloatsburg • Saturdays

10:30-11:30 AM — Women’s Beginner

11:30-12:30 PM — Mixed-Level 

All classes are beginner-friendly and for all fitness levels and ages 12+

Why This Matters
 

Most women walk through the world without any self-defense training — not because we’re not capable, but because no one ever taught us.

It’s not about becoming aggressive or learning complicated techniques.

It’s about understanding what to look for, trusting your instincts sooner, and having simple, real-world skills you can rely on if something doesn’t feel right.

Because when women physically experience themselves responding differently under pressure, something starts to shift.

You carry yourself differently.
More grounded.
More aware.
More confident.

And that calm presence becomes its own kind of protection.

Practical Self-Defense for Real Life

Lifeforce classes are for women and teens who want to feel stronger, clearer, and more capable — no experience or athletic background required.

Sessions are supportive, hands-on, and designed to help you build real-world self-defense skills at your own pace.

You do not need to be athletic.
You do not need to be confident when you walk in.
You do not need to know what you’re doing before you start.

Just come as you are.

Welcoming and Fun— While Sill
Being Real

 

A lot of women think about learning self-defense, but never find a place that feels right to start.

LifeForce was created to change that.

Our classes are supportive, engaging, and fun — while still preparing students for the realities of self-defense situations.

Find the Right Training
for You

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Beginner Classes

Build confidence and real-world skills you can rely on

Nyack • Thursdays

Sloatsburg • Saturdays

White Plains • Select Tuesdays

Kingston • Select Saturdays

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College Strong

A 3-hour real-world readiness course for young women preparing for college, travel, and greater independence

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Private Groups & Ladies' Nights

Empowering private training experience - together with women you care about

Perfect for: 

Girls' nights

Mother-daughters

Friend groups

Teams

Women Supporting Awareness

Corporate Sessions

Practical personal safety and confidence training for organizations, schools, teams and groups.

Confidence You Carry With You

When you get a chance to actually practice these skills, something happens.

You stand a little taller.
You trust yourself a little faster.
You feel steadier in your body.

You know more about what to do when something feels off.

 

And that confidence does not stay in class.

It stays with you — wherever life takes you.

Looking for something else?

We also offer College Prep, private group sessions, corporate and workplace safety training, and online learning options

Female-Led and Expert-Taught

 

Led by a Female RN and Certified Self-Defense Instructor, alongside self-defense experts.

Tina and her team trained under world-renowned self-defense expert John Perkins, combining practical real-world training with a supportive, approachable environment for women.

Many women come in nervous or intimidated and quickly realize the classes are supportive, empowering, and genuinely fun.

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Ready to Start?

The easiest place to begin is weekly class.

 

You do not need experience.
You do not need to be in shape.
You do not need to know what you’re doing before you walk in.

 

You just need a place to begin.

How Women Train With Us

Empowered Self-Defense Bootcamp

Our flagship training experience.

 

A 5-week immersive program designed to build real-world confidence, awareness, and capability.Train through realistic scenarios, develop instinctive responses, and gain the calm clarity that comes from being

prepared.

 

Learn About the Bootcamp

Women’s Self-Defense Nights

A welcoming introduction to practical self-defense training.

Perfect for women who want to experience a class, bring a friend, or take a powerful first step.

View Upcoming Classes

College Strong: Self-Defense for Young Women

Designed for young women preparing for greater independence.

This program focuses on awareness, boundaries, social situations, and practical skills for navigating college life and travel.

A powerful experience for mothers and daughters to do together.

Learn About College Prep Training

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Real-World Self Defense Online
(Free)

Learn practical tools everyday safety - all from the comfort of home.

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In-Person Classes
 

Introduction Classes, Empowerment Bootcamps, Ladies’ Nights, College Prep & more

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Group Classes
 

Beginner-friendly sessions designed for all fitness levels and ages (12+)

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Online Sessions
(Free)

Live online sessions, breaking down what matters, what works, and how to apply it in real life.

Women Supporting Awareness

Corporate & Team Empowerment

Unique empowerment experiences tailored to your group or organization.

PARENTS — GOT COLLEGE SAFETY QUESTIONS?

The College Strong Parent Guide is a practical, thoughtful resource to support conversations around awareness, boundaries, social pressure, and real-world decision-making as your teen prepares for increased independence.

Originally created to accompany the College Strong program, this guide is now available as a free reference many parents use before and during the college transition.

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What You'll Learn

Why This Matters

Despite staggering statistics, most women have had no formal self-defense training. With nearly one-third of women worldwide experiencing violence during their lives, the need for empowerment has never been more critical.

✨ More than a typical self-defense class, our sessions blend movement, mindset, and reality-based training.

You'll develop simple, instinct-driven skills that work for every age, size, and fitness level—and tap into strength you can feel in every part of your life.

You’ll leave with real-world tools, clear strategies, and a level of self-trust that  can change everything.

👉 Stay Connected

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Featured Class: Empowered
Self-Defense Bootcamp

5 Weeks To Real-World Clarity, Confidence, & Power

Fitness Group

🔥 Limited-Time Bootcamp Specials

➡️ Mother–Daughter 2-for-1 
(Moms attend free!)
➡️ Bring a Friend & Save $50 Each 
($100 total savings)

🌟 Bootcamp begins Oct 21st
💪 Includes unlimited classes at all 3 locations

 (White Plains • Nyack • Suffern)


 ✨Workplace Safety & Empowerment

Support your team with real-world tools for awareness, boundaries, and confidence.
Perfect for healthcare, education, corporate offices, small businesses, and community organizations.

You Already Have What It Takes

You already have the power you need.  Now is your time to own it, embody it,

and carry it into your everyday life.​

LifeForce Self Defense

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Nyack, White Plains, Kington & Sloatsburg, NY

 

Serving communities in Westchester, Rockland, Orange, Ulster (NY), and Bergen counties (NJ).

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You'll Learn How To:

  • Own your confidence in everyday situations

  • Unleash your inner power and instincts

  • Protect yourself against threats

  • Act proactively, instead of freezing in fear

  • Know the truth about self-defense weapons

  • Reduce your risk of being targeted

  • Break free from outdated myths

      and more!

Our Approach 

Our comprehensive approach equips you to:

  • Reduce anxiety and stress

  • Build lasting self-confidence

  • Take control of your safety and  well-being

  • Strengthen mental resilience and emotional intelligence

  • React instinctively & effectively when it matters most

  • Differentiate real-world self defense vs. sports & sparring skills

  • Lead and inspire women in your community

Why Choose Us

• Experienced & certified instructors

• Classes led by a female instructor

• Tailored to all fitness levels

• Focus on practicality

• Real-life scenario training

• For all ages 12 and up

• Welcoming, supportive, & fun learning environment

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