Women's Self-Defense Classes: Learn skills for surviving violent attacks & building confidence - Fort Lauderdale, FL
Free/Donation women's self-defense classes - no contracts, no uniforms - just practical training
Join us at ArtServe, on Sunrise Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale for ongoing classes. Learn techniques that can be used in a real-life violent confrontation. Also develop 'situational awareness' so you decrease your chances of ever encountering an attack.
While MMA, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and Taekwondo are great sports, THEY ARE STILL ONLY SPORTS.
Our classes have a foundation built on Krav Maga, which is the military fighting system used by the men and women of the Israel Defense Force. Because Krav Maga is designed for true combat, this system helps you to defend yourself better in a real confrontation.
Along with helping you to develop self-defense skills, our classes help you achieve so much more:
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Get in shape, improve your health
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Reduce stress from work, kids, and relationships
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Provide a safe way to experience excitement
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Learn mindset skills to use in your daily life
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Make connections with others who are achievement focused
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Build confidence in other areas of your life
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Don't wait until you are victim, start learning how to defend yourself now
Violent attacks occur frequently throughout the Fort Lauderdale area: in grocery story parking lots, in parks, in bars, at sports games, at parties, etc.
Some of these frightening experiences can be avoided by taking actions such as traveling in groups, frequenting high-risk areas in the daytime, and by being aware of your surroundings. But sometime threats cannot be avoided.
In the terrible scenario that something does happen to you, by having adequate self-defense training, you increase your chances of staying safe, surviving, avoiding trauma, and potentially avoid the loss of your life (and the people you care about).
Regularly learning and practicing self-defense techniques in a safe group environment is an excellent way to build and maintain your skills. The facilitators of SoFlo Self-Defense provide this opportunity to you in ongoing weekly classes.
Learn defenses against common attacks:
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Chokes
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Wrist Grabs
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Bear Hugs
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Ground attacks
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Strikes (hand, kicks, etc.)
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Gun attacks
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Knife attacks
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Other various common attacks
About Krav Maga
Krav Maga is the combat fighting system originating from the Israeli Defense Force. It is used widespread in the USA by all military branches, CIA, FBI, state and local law enforcement, and is a favorite system for bodyguards, security guards, and bouncers.
Rather than relying on strength, Krav Maga relies on proper technique and speed, making it ideal even for women with smaller frames.
Krav Maga is known as a self-defense system with unique qualities:
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Has no rules - the goal is to survive
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Uses minimal amount of effort to achieve results
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Easy and quick to learn
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Effective at stopping an attacker
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Highly aggressive
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Focused on survival, not winning competitions
On top of all of this, KRAV MAGA IS FUN!!!
Classes are typically exciting and stimulating. We encourage a lot of aggressive energy, which is good at reducing daily stress. You leave with a feeling of accomplishment, looking forward to the next class.
About Your Teacher
Hi, it's Dale! For 35 years, I've been involved in various martial arts systems. After having two beautiful daughters and being concerned about their safety in this world, I became attracted to Krav Maga. I appreciate this 'fighting system' due to its effectiveness in real-life scenarios.
After 7 years of training, I received my Level 6 Krav Maga certification (equivalent to black-belt level). I was able to help train my daughters how to defend themselves, which also led to helping other woman on this empowering journey.
I was trained extensively by law enforcement officers (including Swat), certified law enforcement trainers, first responders, and others who rely on real-world self-defense tactics.
Due to the reality of human nature, I truly believe women typically need self-defense training more than men. This led to me teaching women's self-defense classes, now based here in Fort Lauderdale.
There is a healthy mix of men in our classes, but they are hand-picked by me to ensure all classes remain a safe space, where women can feel supported and comfortable.
I make physical safely in all classes a priority. Each class usually consist of a warm-up, stretching, and techniques. Questions are encouraged during classes, and the workout in each class is adjusted to suit the individuals present.