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The #1 Self Defense Program For Women
Build real-world self-defense skills and confidence through safe, supportive training in an all-female environment.
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⭐ 280+ 5-Star Reviews
🥋 Female Black Belt Instructor
🥊 10 Years Dedicated to
Women's Self Defense
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Have you ever thought about what you'd do if you had to defend yourself?
At Girls Who Fight you'll learn realistic, effective self defense techniques for situations women actually face.
You'll learn how to identify red flags, set boundaries and avoid becoming a target.
And you'll train in realistic scenarios so you know that you can act under pressure.
You don’t need to live with anxiety about your safety. You just need to know what to do.
Become The Woman Who Knows Exactly What To Do
3 Self Defense Skills You'll Master At Girls Who Fight
Awareness & Boundaries
Identify red flags, trust your instincts, and use your voice to handle boundary-pushing or unwanted approaches without hesitation
Physical Self Defense
Effective techniques from Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Kickboxing to escape grabs, defend strikes, and get to safety
Act Under Pressure
Real world self defense scenarios that train you to speak instead of shrink and act instead of freeze
So when it matters, you won’t just know what to do, you’ll trust yourself to do it.
Led by a Black Belt.
Built for Women's Self Defense.
Girls Who Fight is led by Gemma Sheehan, a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt and former MMA fighter with over 16 years of experience and over a decade coaching women's self defense.
This isn't sport.
It's a structured self defense curriculum designed for real situations women face, from inappropriate peers to personal safety in public spaces.
Over 280 5-Star Reviews
Proven Over A Decade.
Trusted by Hundreds of Women Every Year.
“Girls Who Fight has truly been life changing for me. With every lesson, I feel more empowered, more capable, and more excited for life again.”
– Courtney Edgerton
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“Girls Who Fight is one of the best things I've ever done for myself. I will carry what I've learned with me for the rest of my life. Gemma has created a program specifically for situations women face every day. She combines expert knowledge in MMA with a practical approach for the needs of the average woman. No matter who you are you will feel welcomed and have a great time while learning lifesaving skills”
– Alexis Soto
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“The progress I have made in 6 short weeks has been life changing. I have never found somewhere where the teaching and techniques were so tailored to real life, real women, and in such a positive and encouraging atmosphere”
– Gemma Doherty
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Start From Square One With Other Beginner Women
✔ Train in a supportive, close-knit group where you can learn without pressure or judgment.
✔ Follow a step-by-step curriculum that builds your skills and confidence each week.
You don’t need to be athletic.
You don’t need experience.
You just need to start.
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What To Expect At Your Free Intro Class
Meet the instructor and learn foundational skills with other day 1 beginners just like you
If it feels like the right fit, you’ll have two ways to continue:
6-Week Beginner Course:
Build your foundation step by step with other beginners.
Weekly Training:
Develop high level skills and confidence with an outstanding community.
We’ll help you choose the right path after your first class.
Women's Self Defense Articles by Girls Who Fight
Next Trial Class Is This Saturday!
To get started, reserve a spot in our beginner self defense training session where you'll learn the basics with other beginners and get an introduction to our program. No experience necessary.
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Saturday's 3-4:15pm
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Age 13+ (Teens Training on Mat 1, Women's Training on Mat 2)
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10 spots only
