Real-World Safety Training—From the Comfort of Home
Have you ever had that uneasy feeling that something wasn’t right, but didn’t know how to respond? Or wondered best practices for walking to your car at night, meeting someone new, or traveling alone?
That’s exactly why we offer our Real-World Self Defense, Online — free, monthly live sessions that help you feel safer, more aware, and more in control in your everyday life.
Upcoming Sessions
Sessions are from 7:30-8:15 PM (EST) • Zoom link provided after registration.
What You'll Learn
Universal Self-Defense Principles: Simple, adaptable strategies that work across a wide range of real-life scenarios. No fancy maneuvers, no complicated steps, just practical skills you can actually use.
Answers for Real-World Situations: We talk through situations women actually face — what to do when something feels “off,” how to handle social pressure, or how to exit a situation with confidence.
And if you’ve ever had a “What do I do in this situation?” question — ask it. We’ll walk through it together.
Female & Male Expert Guidance: Join Tina & Joe, certified self-defense instructors with decades of experience, as they demonstrate and discuss practical self-protection from both perspectives — offering a real-world look at safety and empowerment.
Monthly Safety Topics: Each session focuses on a new real-world theme — from parking-lots to travel safety, college prep safety, home defense, and more.
Discounts to In-Person Classes: Exclusive savings for women who want to take the next step and train with us locally in the NY Metro area.
Free Safety & Empowerment Resources: Mindset tools, micro-practices, empowerment challenges, and other resources you can use immediately — sent straight to your inbox after each session.
Why It Matters
Safety isn’t just about reacting — it’s about how you carry yourself before anything ever happens.
When you understand what to look for, how to respond, and when to trust your instincts,
you start to move through the world differently.
You stand taller.
You feel more grounded.
And that calm presence becomes its own kind of protection.
These sessions are about more than “what ifs.”
They’re about owning more of your power — so you can live your life with more freedom, confidence, and ease.
Genuine empowerment comes from knowing: "I can handle myself if I need to."
About The Hosts
Tina Dawn is a registered nurse, certified self-defense instructor, 5th-degree black belt, and co-founder of LifeForce Self Defense. After being stalked by a murderer, Tina trained under world-renowned expert John Perkins for over 15 years. Today, she and her team of self-defense experts — with 25+ years of experience — teach practical, instinct-based self-defense to women and men across the globe.
Joe Martarano is the owner and operator of The Self Defense Training Center in Kingston, NY, 6th degree blackbelt, and master instructor under John Perkins, with over 25 years experience. Together, Tina & Joe combine the awareness, mindset, and real-world skills to make self-defense accessible, adaptable, and empowering for all.
