Learn Self Defense.
Build Confidence for Life.
Learn real-world women's self defense skills so you can act under pressure, avoid danger, and protect yourself with confidence.
Book Your Free Intro Class
Learn effective techniques to defend common attacks
Women's-only classes led by a female black belt
Start with other beginners learning step-by-step
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Years of Women's Self Defense
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Women Transformed
Know What to Do When It Matters Most
The Girls Who Fight Women's Self Defense Program helps women and teens develop the skills, awareness, and confidence to protect themselves.
Master 30 essential self defense techniques to defend common attacks against women
Gain life-changing violence prevention skills like awareness, boundaries, and spotting early warning signs
Learn from a female Jiu Jitsu Black Belt and former MMA champion with 10+ years teaching women’s self defense
8-Week Women's Self Defense Beginner Course
Join an exclusive cohort of women on an 8-week journey to gain self defense skills, awareness and confidence.
Start with a group of 16 beginner women building their foundation together from day 1
Learn step-by-step from a structured curriculum that has guided hundreds of women through their beginner training.
Master the fundamentals, then continue into weekly training where you can develop more advanced self defense skills.
270+ 5-Star Reviews
From Women & Families
Train With a Female Black Belt Who Understands Self Defense
Girls Who Fight is led by Gemma Sheehan, a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt and former MMA Champion with over 16 years of martial arts experience and a decade coaching women’s self defense.
After leaving competition in 2017, she dedicated herself to creating a self defense program specifically for women, applying effective martial arts techniques to real world self defense situations.
Designed by women, for women, so you can gain the confidence that comes from knowing that you can protect yourself.
Your Path From Beginner to Black Belt Protector
Step 1: Free Intro Class
Learn self defense basics and experience our safe, supportive training environment.
Step 2: 8-Week Women's Beginner Course
Learn essential self defense techniques to defend common attacks against women with other beginners
Step 3: Black Belt Protector Program
Continue into weekly training to sharpen your skills and handle more advanced situations.
