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Real-World Self Defense for Women and Teens

Practical self-defense training that helps you feel more confident, empowered, and prepared for real-life situations.

Classes led by Tina - registered nurse and certified self-defense instructor, alongside self-defense experts.

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easy way to start

Try Your First Class

Try a class for $40. If you love it, your $40 goes toward the $99 Summer Unlimited Special.

Weekly Classes

Try your first class for $40, or train up to 4 times per week in Nyack and Sloatsburg for $99/month.

Best Value

Summer Unlimited Special

$99/month

Nyack + Sloatsburg

Train up to 4 times per week in Nyack and Sloatsburg with access to women’s beginner and mixed-level classes.

Your $40 first class can be applied toward this special.

Flexible Plan

5-Class Pass

A flexible option to train at your own pace. Good for 3 months.

$175 for one / $300 for two 

Weekly Class Schedule 

Nyack — Thursdays

Women’s Beginner: 6:00–7:00 PM

Mixed-Level: 7:00–8:00 PM

Sloatsburg — Saturdays

Women’s Beginner: 10:00–11:00 AM

Mixed-Level: 11:00 AM–12:00 PM

Ages 12+ welcome with parent/guardian consent. Mixed-level classes are open to men, women, and teens.

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Upcoming Events

Monthly self-defense nights, Kingston pop-ups, College Strong sessions, and seasonal workshops.

Other Ways to Train

Looking for something outside of weekly classes? LifeForce also offers special events, private group sessions, College Strong Self Defense, and customized workshops for schools, teams, workplaces, and organizations.

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Private Groups & Ladies’ Nights

An empowering shared experience for friends, mothers and daughters, women’s groups, and community groups who want to feel stronger - together.

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College Strong Self Defense

Real-world readiness workshops for teen girls and young women preparing for more independence.

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Schools, Teams & Organizations

Customized workshops for schools, camps, sports teams, workplaces, healthcare teams, community organizations, and professional groups.

Why LifeForce
Feels Different

A lot of women know self-defense matters. But very few have ever had the chance to practice it in a way that feels approachable, supportive, and real.

That's what LifeForce gives you.

 

You won’t be asked to memorize complicated moves or perform like an athlete.

LifeForce helps you build simple, real-world responses that work with your natural instincts — so you can feel more confident in your body, more capable in everyday life, and more prepared to respond.

 

This is training for real people: women, teens, moms, daughters, beginners, and anyone who wants to feel stronger and more confident in everyday life.

Come solo or bring someone you love.

less than

10%

of women have

had self-defense training

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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 to help your daughter, sister, friend, coworker, or someone you love be safer and more prepared, too.

Upcoming Events

Looking for a special workshop or one-night class? View upcoming LifeForce events in White Plains, Kingston, and other local communities.

Real-World Self Defense Nights

June 23 + July 21

White Plains, NY

6:30–8:00 PM

College Strong Self Defense

Sunday, August 2

12:00–3:00 PM

White Plains, NY

Free Guide

7 Things Every Woman Should Know About Real-World Self-Defense

A simple, practical guide for women, moms, and teen girls who want to feel more confident, capable, and clear in everyday life.

Not Sure Where to Start?

Tell us what you’re looking for, and we’ll help you find the right 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.

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