The Women's Defense Company

Holding back tears, a young grandmother said this to us as she dropped off her granddaughter to class. The 13 year old recently lost her mother and father in a horrific act of violence and the grandmother lost her daughter. She said this to us as if the norm was not caring or at least indifference. It made me sad to think that this is how so many feel, especially when they have faced trauma. To those that step through our door, I want you to know that we do care. Believe me, if we didn’t, I would have given this up a long time ago. We cheer our students successes. It makes us smile and puts a pep in our step. We also feel the sometimes unbearable grief of our students when they are struggling. I’ve come to realize that relational trauma is real and affects us too. We can feel the weight of our students suffering in our bones as we wish that we could wave a magic wand to make everything okay. It gets heavy at times but we know that there are opportunities for healing, growth and a chance to change how the story ends. Those are the things that keep us cheering on our students, and I guess in a way ourselves. So yes, we care. We see you. We hear you and we are rooting for you. 🙏💜

Think of all those that are important in your life. Is your name on that list? It should be! Let’s do something good for YOU! Women’s 3-class Warrior Program starts again Sunday August 2nd or Wednesday August 5th. Link in bio and comments.

Only 3 spots left! It’s not your ordinary summer camp 👊 Join us this Monday July 13th for a camp they will never forget!

We are excited to announce that we have been asked to present our work relating to trauma-informed self-defense training at the Polyvagal Theory Trainings, Courses, and Resources conference in Spain this September! We have been seeing amazing things happen in this field and have highlighted it in our book: “Rewired: Transforming Trauma Through Self Defense Training”, which is available on Amazon here https://a.co/d/04lpKdDE We are so excited to share our findings with the community so that others have the opportunity for healing.

Great Fight Club Class tonight! We worked on dark rooms and tight spaces with limitations. Everyone problem solved and found solutions for kicking ass! Come join us, link in bio and comments 👊

Join us today for Women’s Strike or the start of the Women’s Warrior Program and experience a world of confidence that you never knew existed. 👊 Link in bio or 👉 https://www.eventbrite.com/o/the-womens-defense-company-12573475511

I see you! 👊