Most women have had no hands-on self defense training, yet nearly 1/3 of women worldwide experience violence against them during their lives. At LifeForce, we believe practical self defense should be a part of every woman's education.

 

Our approach is dynamic and multi-faceted, aimed at empowering women to:

• Cultivate a strong sense of self-worth

• Advocate for their own safety & well-being

​• Develop practical self-defense skills

• Discover their innate power & strength

​• Overcome obstacles with determination

• Pursue their dreams & aspirations boldly

• Lead and inspire others in their communities

LifeForce is a sister company to Guided Chaos Adaptive Defense and the Perkins Self Defense System, renowned self-protection methodologies with a global presence since 1976. Our team of certified instructors are all directly trained by John Perkins, internationally recognized self-defense expert and "the West's foremost expert of the dynamics of violence."

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Our comprehensive programs serve as your ultimate guide for self-defense education, providing you with the knowledge, skills, and mindset necessary to safeguard yourself and others effectively. We offer a diverse array of topics, prioritizing the prevention of violence through increased awareness, mindset training, recognizing warning signs, and trusting your instincts. Additionally, we teach how to handle common attack scenarios and self-defense situations, understanding the use of self-defense tools, debunking prevalent misconceptions, and much more. 

 

We recognize that real violence is chaotic and unpredictable - striking swiftly and brutally. We equip you with responses tailored to such situations. These skills enable you to navigate through unpredictable situations and make split-second decisions amidst the chaos of real-world conditions. Utilizing neuromuscular conditioning, these responses become ingrained within you, integrating into your natural reflexes. We then train you to use these responses under various stimuli, under pressure, adapting to the scenario at hand. Our goal is to empower you to carry these vital skills with you wherever life may lead.

 

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Unlike other self-defense classes, our women's classes are led by a female certified self-defense instructor. Tina has 15 years experience training & teaching self protection. Also a registered nurse, Tina is deeply committed to helping women gain access to the self-defense training every woman needs. 

 

Our male instructors all have decades of experience training a range of law enforcement, military personnel & security professionals, as well as others from all walks of life. From The Girl Scouts to professional athletes, domestic abuse survivors and everyone in between, "Tina's Men" bring a level of expertise and experience not found anywhere else. Our male instructors include:

 

• Joseph Martarano - Self-protection consultant, instructor & owner of the Self Defense Training Center in Kingston NY, 6th degree blackbelt

• Kevin Harrell - Former FBI agent, criminal investigator, head of security for the Secretary of Agriculture,

6th degree blackbelt

• Michael Watson, Security consultant, competitive athlete, personal trainer, self-defense instructor with over 30 yrs experience, 8th degree blackbelt

• Jerry Webster, certified self-defense instructor, 5th degree blackbelt

• Ezekiel West, certified self-defense instructor, 3rd degree blackbelt

 

​Our classes frequently change to cater to the needs of our students. Stay updated by subscribing to receive notifications about new class offerings. For inquiries or to arrange classes tailored to your/your group's specific needs, feel free to contact us here.