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Build Courage, Confidence & Character—Through Self Defense!
Girls Who Fight is proud to partner with the Girl Scouts to help shape strong, confident young leaders. Our mission perfectly aligns with the Girl Scout vision: to build girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place.
Our 1 hour Self-Defense Workshop teaches real safety skills in a fun, supportive environment. Through hands-on training, situational awareness lessons, and a powerful confidence boost, Girl Scouts discover that they have the power to protect themselves and others.
Workshops are held at our Martial Arts Academy in Highland Village Texas. Each workshop is tailored by age group—from Daisies to Ambassadors—to ensure a fun, age-appropriate experience for every troop!
BADGES INCLUDED!
🎖 Earn Your Self-Defense Badge!
STEP 1: Learn Self Defense Techniques
Girls learn effective techniques from Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and kickboxing—like how to escape grabs, block strikes, and reverse being pinned to the ground—all in a fun, safe, and supportive environment.
STEP 2: Learn Street-Smart Strategies
We teach the power of prevention: how to recognize danger, trust your instincts, walk with confidence, and use assertive body language and voice to avoid becoming a target.
STEP 3: Take Action
Girl Scouts puts their new skills to the test in a fun, encouraging self-defense challenge with the instructor—building courage and celebrating their inner strength as their troop cheers them on!
"This isn't just a self defense class– it's a program that builds resilience, integrity, and grit in young girls."
"We booked a 1 hr self-defense training session and it was amazing. Everyone, even our shyest girls, participated fully, and Gemma took the time to watch each one and give them specific pointers and encouragement. She had them laughing and fully engaged from beginning to end."
-Melissa Brydges, Troop Leader
"Gemma is amazing! She came out to our meeting and taught our girls some self defense moves. They listened to her really well and had fun trying out the techniques on each other. She talked to them like they were adults, and more than capable of doing what she was showing them, which was really great. Highly recommend!!"
-Caitlin A, Troop Leader
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Mixed Martial Arts Training
“Fantastic program! My daughter was empowered and excited to have some fighting skills and she's keen to learn more. Girls need to carry themselves confidently and be aware of their surroundings, and Gemma does a fantastic job of balancing street smart education with fun, energizing martial arts. It's so great to have this program that's tailored to girls and women!”
-Erica Westman, Girl Scout Parent
LIMITED OPENINGS
Learn From Mixed Martial Arts Champion Gemma Sheehan
Girls Who Fight was founded by Gemma Sheehan—a former MMA fighter, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt, and passionate advocate for empowering young girls. With over 16 years of experience in martial arts, Gemma built a 5–1 MMA record, earned a gold medal at the IBJJF Pans Championship, and was ranked the top female fighter in Ontario. In 2017, she retired from competition to pursue a new mission: teaching girls and women how to protect themselves and live with confidence. Today, through the Girls Who Fight Program®, Gemma shares the skills that shaped her journey—so the next generation can grow up strong, fearless, and self-assured.
The Girls Who Fight Training Outcomes
We're here to build strong, confident victors from the inside out. GWF students become:
Girls Who Fight Features & Awards
Physical Self Defense Skills
Confidence, Anti-Bullying, Self Defense
If there's anything girls need today it's confidence, awareness, and the ability to defend themselves from bullies and predators. Our fun, empowering program combines self defense and martial arts, bully-proofing and street smarts, and the undeniable confidence building that comes along with gaining these life changing skills.
LIMITED OPENINGS
The Girls Who Fight Training Outcomes
We're here to build strong, confident victors from the inside out. GWF students become: