Women's Self Defense
Confidence • Empowerment • Real-World Skills
Walk Through the World With Calm, Grounded Confidence.
Practical self-defense training for women and teens who want to feel stronger and more capable in the moments that matter.
Bootcamps • Women’s Nights • College Prep Training
White Plains · Nyack · Sloatsburg, NY
Beginner-friendly. For all fitness levels and ages (12+).
Most women have thought about learning self-defense at some point.
Maybe after hearing a story.
Maybe after an experience they had.
Maybe when thinking about someone they love and wanting them to be safer.
But many women haven’t done anything about it.
Not because they can’t.
Usually because they’ve never found a place that feels right to start.
LifeForce was created to change that.
This is a place where women can learn practical self-defense for real-life situations—no experience, athletic ability, or martial arts background required.
Just a willingness to take the first step.
Training That Reflects Real Life
Real-world situations are unpredictable.
They don’t follow choreography.
That’s why our training focuses on situations women actually encounter in everyday life.
Parking lots.
Elevators.
Stairwells.
Entering or exiting a car.
Uncomfortable social interactions.
Instead of memorizing techniques, students practice simple, effective responses they can apply in a variety of situations.
The goal isn’t perfection.
The goal is being able to respond instead of freeze when something doesn’t feel right.
Meet Your Instructor
Tina Dawn
Registered Nurse
Certified Self-Defense Instructor
5th Degree Blackbelt
After being stalked by a murderer nearly 20 years ago, Tina walked into her first self-defense class. That experience changed her life - and she’s been training and teaching ever since.
“I know what it’s like to feel unsafe and vulnerable. But the truth is, there’s so much we can do to protect ourselve. A lot of it is simple — it just isn’t taught or talked about enough.
Experiencing a class is so important — feeling for yourself what you’re capable of and realizing how much power you actually have."
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.
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.
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.
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.
What You'll Learn
✨ 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.
Featured Class: Empowered
Self-Defense Bootcamp
5 Weeks To Real-World Clarity, Confidence, & Power
LifeForce Self Defense
914-297-8878
Nyack, White Plains, Kington & Sloatsburg, NY
Serving communities in Westchester, Rockland, Orange, Ulster (NY), and Bergen counties (NJ).
Our Approach
Our comprehensive approach equips you to:
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Reduce anxiety and stress
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Build lasting self-confidence
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Take control of your safety and well-being
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Strengthen mental resilience and emotional intelligence
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React instinctively & effectively when it matters most
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Differentiate real-world self defense vs. sports & sparring skills
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Lead and inspire women in your community