Women & Pre- Teen / Teen Girls Self Defense Workshops

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This 2.5 hour workshop is geared toward small groups between 4 to 12 girls & women (ages 9 and older). We will cover the fundamentals of self protection and self defense:
  • The difference between self protection and self defense, and how the two have to work in conjunction with each other.
  • Levels of awareness
  • The "OODA loop" and how it can help decision making
  • Legal aspects of self defense
  • The concept of "commitment" when it comes to your personal safety
  • Fundamental self defense tactics
  • Primary targets
  • Alternative self protection apparatus
  • Escape and Report​

And more! The workshop consists of approximately 1 hour of lecture on important aspects of self defense, legal aspects, etc, followed by the physical instruction. We'll take breaks as needed, so bring water/hydration drinks, snacks. More info will be emailed when you register for your scheduled workshop.

Perfect for Girl Scout Troups, Real Estate agents, School groups, Clubs, or anyone that would like to take charge of their safety.

If you have a group that  is primarily pre teen girls (9 to 12 years old), we can split sessions into only Pre-Teen and only Teen-Adult Women classes at your request.

PLEASE NOTE: This workshop is not an ongoing regular class (as with our other classes). The workshops are geared toward private groups, organizations, clubs, etc. For regular martial arts classes, click here: martial arts class registration only

    Registration / Request for information:
    Please note, the women's/teen girls workshop is not a regular ongoing class as with our other martial arts classes. This is primarily for getting information on how to set up a private workshop, yet this form may be used to register for an already scheduled upcoming workshop.
    If you do not see an already scheduled workshop on the home page, there is no workshop to register for. 
    Upon submitting your registration, Restita will contact you via email with more information, to set a date and time for your group, and provide workshop rates per person (if less than 5 people) or rates by group (more than 5 people).

About the Instructor:

Restita DeJesus has been teaching Self Defense to co-ed and children's classes since 1982, and specializes in Women's and children's self protection/Self Defense tactics. As well as holding high ranks and certifications in several martial arts systems, she is a certified instructor under the USCCA (US Concealed Carry Association). Her mission is to bring education of self protection to women and girls of all ages, having experienced the reality of self protection a number of times.