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Women's Beginner Self-Defense

Weekly empowerment classes for women and teens 

Feel more confident, capable, and prepared in everyday life.

These weekly classes give you the chance to build real-world skills, instinctive responses, and tap into your natural power in a way that feels practical and real.

Led by a female instructor alongside self-defense experts, the classes are empowering, supportive, and fun.

• No experience needed
• All fitness levels welcome
• Ages 12+

WEEK 1: Presence

 

Awareness, boundaries, and mindset: the foundation of real-world safety.

WEEK 2: Movement & Power

 

Drop the myths. Build striking power, balance, and real reflexes—big muscles not required.

WEEK 3: Practicing the Unpredictable

.Train for real-life scenarios. Learn how to respond instead of freeze.  Build sharpened, capable reflexes.

WEEK 4: Real-World Readiness

 

Apply what you’ve learned through realistic, confidence-building drills.

WEEK 5: Embodying Empowerment

 

Live with confidence, presence, and power you’ll carry for life.

Class Schedule

📍 Nyack 
Thursdays • 6–7 PM
📍 Sloatsburg
Saturdays • 10:30–11:30 AM


 
Pricing
☀️ Summer Unlimited Special
$149 → $99/month

Drop-In Class
$40
5-Class Pass
$175

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Real-World Training for Real Life

Real-world situations are unpredictable.

That’s why our training focuses on helping women:

  • respond under pressure

  • move with greater confidence and balance

  • make clearer decisions in stressful moments

  • take action instead of freezing

 

Classes blend practical close-quarters self-defense with instinct-based, adaptable responses designed for real life.

A Supportive, Beginner-Friendly Environment

Classes are led by Tina — registered nurse and certified self-defense instructor — alongside experienced instructors with decades of real-world self-defense experience.

Together, they bring both female and male perspectives and high-level practical expertise.

Classes are supportive, engaging, approachable, and fun — helping women feel comfortable while learning practical skills they can actually use.

Many women come in nervous…

and leave saying:

“That was so much more fun than I expected.”

This Class Is For You If

• You’ve been thinking about learning self-defense, but weren’t sure where to start
• You want practical, real-world skills that make sense for real life
• You want to feel more confident and prepared in everyday situations

• You want the time to learn at your own pace — not just try it once and forget it

• You’d love to do this with a friend, sister, daughter, or coworker

If You’ve Been Thinking About Taking a Self-Defense Class…

This is a great place to start.

The classes are welcoming, beginner-friendly, and designed to help women feel more confident and secure — without pressure or intimidation.

 

Come solo or with a loved one and feel it for yourself.

Choose Your Experience:

A private empowerment night with your circle, or a group class with like-minded women.

WEEK 1: Presence

 

Awareness, boundaries, and mindset: the foundation of real-world safety.

WEEK 2: Movement & Power

 

Drop the myths. Build striking power, balance, and real reflexes—big muscles not required.

WEEK 3: Practicing the Unpredictable

.Train for real-life scenarios. Learn how to respond instead of freeze.  Build sharpened, capable reflexes.

WEEK 4: Real-World Readiness

 

Apply what you’ve learned through realistic, confidence-building drills.

WEEK 5: Embodying Empowerment

 

Live with confidence, presence, and power you’ll carry for life.

💎Option 1: Book Your Own Group (Most Popular)

An unforgettable shared experience where you and the women you care about feel stronger, more connected, and more grounded — together.

You set the tone. We tailor the entire experience to your lives and what matters most to you.

Perfect for:

• Girls' nights 
• Birthdays + milestones
• Teens and mothers
• Groups who feel more comfortable in their own space
• Anyone who wants focused, personalized coaching with the people they trust most

👉 Book A private group

💫 Option 2: Join A Group

Perfect if you’re coming solo or one friend and want a welcoming, supportive environment.
 
You’ll learn how to:
• Hold your space with calm confidence
• Use your voice and boundaries in real situations
• Practice simple, instinctive self-defense skills
• Walk out feeling empowered and capable


👉 See upcoming class dates

Feel a little unsure? You're not alone.

✨✨The 3-minute video above from one of our free monthly webinars—gives a real glimpse into what our bootcamps are all about.


Want the full experience?

🎥Click here to watch the full webinar.

 

If you’ve ever wondered, “Could I actually do this?”—the answer is YES.

And we’ll show you how.

Join the Waitlist

🎁 What's Included

Every Ladies’ Night includes:

✔️ $25 return-class credit for each attendee
✔️ Free self-defense tool with instruction
✔️ Bonus empowerment resources you can use right away

Length & Results

Skills

 

 

Training Access

 

Integration

 

 

 

Real-World Scenarios

Support

 

 

 

Community

 

 

Extras

LifeForce Bootcamp

✅ 5-week focused transformation that builds muscle memory

✅ Instinctive & adaptable skills that work off your natural reflexes

✅ Unlimited classes across 3 locations during 5 weeks

✅ Movement + mindset + awareness + behavior woven together

✅ Parking lots, stairwells, elevators, cars, social settings

✅ Weekly Power Practices, Empowerment Plan, 1-to-1 Safety Consultation, follow-up resources

✅ Women-centered, access to the Empowerment Circle online community, supportive, empowering

✅ VIP status, free self-defense tool, other safety resources

Typical Self-Defense Class

❌ A single “one-and-done” class (or years of dojo training)

❌ Memorized or choreographed techniques (unrealistic under adrenaline)

❌ Fixed time, limited access

❌ Often either behavior or physical skilled focus

❌ Dojo-based drills that don’t match

real life

 

❌ No follow-up, retention fades quickly

 

 

❌ Often mixed, intimidating, or male-dominated

 

 

❌ None

Student Stories 💬

“This isn’t just self-defense. It changed how I carry myself everywhere.”
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Kyla, 31

Bootcamp Graduate

"This is a must for every single woman. I've told all my friends at work they have to take this course. Total game changer."
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Amanda, 25

Bootcamp Graduate

"I was nervous to walk in—I thought I’d feel out of place. But everyone was so welcoming, and within minutes I felt completely comfortable. Honestly, it was way more fun and empowering than I ever expected."
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Trish, 42

Bootcamp Graduate

“I came for self-defense skills, but I left with confidence I use every day.”
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Lydia, 28

Bootcamp Graduate

"I'm in my sixties and thought I could never participate in a self-defense class. But Tina and the guys made everything so accessible, I learned so much,  and now I'm going home to teach my granddaughter!"
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Chrissy, 64

Bootcamp Graduate

Locations, Pricing, & Discounts

Locations
This course will run from the second week in May (May 13th) to the second week in June (June 14th), and at three convenient locations:

White Plains: Tuesdays, 7:00 - 8:00 PM
Nyack: Thursdays, 7:00 - 8:00 PM
Sloatsburg: Saturdays, 1:30 - 2:30 PM

Special Spring Discount!
Get unlimited access to all 15 sessions across all 3 locations for
just $300 (regularly $499)

When you sign up, you can attend any and all sessions at any of the locations throughout the entire 5-week program.

*​Classes are for all fitness levels and ages 12+

Waitlist Form

Class full or can't find a time that works? Join the waitlist and we’ll let you know as soon as a spot opens up or a new session is added. You’ll be the first to know—and the first in line!


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Nyack, White Plains, Kington & Sloatsburg, NY

 

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