✨ What You’ll Learn in a
Defense in Heels Self-Defense Class ✨

Feeling confident in your own safety isn’t just empowering—it’s life-changing. At Defense in Heels, our Women’s Self-Defense training is designed to give women the tools, skills, and awareness needed to protect themselves in any situation.

Whether it’s walking to your car, traveling alone, or navigating crowded public spaces, knowing how to recognize danger and defend yourself can make all the difference. Here’s what you can expect when you take a Defense in Heels self-defense class:

🌟 Empowerment Through Awareness

Our training starts with understanding your environment. You’ll learn how to read venues, identify potential threats, and recognize predatory behavior before it escalates. We also cover statistics and real-world scenarios so you know the realities of attacks on women—and how to reduce your risk.

🧠 The Jane Jitsu Tenets

The course is powered by the Jane Jitsu Women’s Defense movement, focusing on three key principles:

  1. The Brain – Knowing what to do mentally and emotionally when faced with danger.

  2. The Ground – Understanding how to protect yourself if an attack goes to the ground.

  3. The Barrier – Using barriers (like your environment or personal tools) to create safety and space.

✋ Defensive Techniques

You won’t just talk about safety—you’ll practice it. Through hands-on exercises, you’ll learn how to:

  • Escape from grabs, chokes, or multiple positions of vulnerability.

  • Defend yourself on the ground.

  • Recognize situations where safety measures are needed before a physical encounter occurs.

Note: This is a women-focused course that involves physical engagement. A signed waiver is required before participation.

🛡️ Safety and Security Best Practices

We also teach practical strategies for everyday life:

  • How to avoid high-risk situations.

  • How to identify and disengage from predatory behavior.

  • Personal security practices that can reduce your chances of being attacked.

💡 How You’ll Learn

The course blends multiple teaching methods:

  • Lectures with presentations and props

  • Interactive discussions

  • Scenario-based learning

  • Hands-on physical practice

You’ll leave with a complete toolkit of strategies and techniques that are easy to apply to real-life situations.

⏱️ Course Details

  • Length: 3 hours (can be held in an office with carpet or a gym with mats)

  • Participants: Women ages 12+

  • Post-Course: Access to instructors for further guidance and continued support

Why Choose Defense in Heels?

When you walk out of our class, you’ll do so with more than just skills—you’ll gain confidence, situational awareness, and the peace of mind that comes from knowing you can protect yourself.