Name: Weekly Women & Teen Self-Defense Classes
Start: 2024-09-29T16:30:00-07:00
End: 2026-06-12T19:30:00-07:00
Location: Flow Martial Arts, Kingsway, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Weekly Women & Teen Self-Defense Classes

Learn to protect your body, use your voice, and feel stronger. Every Friday night. Drop-in Friendly.
About this Event

Discover your strength. Build confidence. Learn empowerment-based self-defense in a supportive, beginner-friendly space.

Join us on Friday nights for empowering self-defense classes designed for women, teens, and non-binary people (ages 13+) comfortable in a female-centred space. Each class blends practical self-defense techniques with verbal and mindset strategies, movement, and community, because safety starts long before anything physical happens.

Come solo, bring a friend, or attend as a mother-daughter pair — all are welcome!

What to Expect

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu–based self-defense techniques
Assertive communication, situational awareness, and boundary-setting
Mindfulness, movement, and group discussion
Classes address common threat scenarios using the Empowerment Self-Defense framework: Think. Yell. Run. Fight. Tell.
Classes follow a 10-week cycle, so you’ll develop reflexes and build on what you learn over time, whether you come every week or drop in when it works for you.
Each class is stand-alone, so you can start at any time in the cycle, and don't need experience.

Why Join?

These classes aren’t just about self-defense, they’re about standing tall, trusting your instincts, and walking through the world with confidence. Expect a welcoming community, practical skills, and a deeper connection with yourself and others. Plus, snacks!

Make us part of your new Friday night self-care routine ☺️

Class Info

When: Fridays, 6:15–7:30 PM
Where: Flow Martial Arts at 1355 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC
Who: Women, teens, and non-binary/GNC people (ages 13+)
What to Bring: Comfy clothes, water, and a willingness to step out of your comfort zone
Waiver: Sent via email after registration, the waiver outlines associated risks

Pricing

Drop-in: $30
Buddy Deal (2 people): $55 (perfect for mother-daughter duos or friends)
5-Class Package: $135 (no expiry) // 10-Class Package: $250 (no expiry)
Special Offer: Use code FIRSTCLASS at checkout to get 25% off your first drop-in class!
E-transfer available: Email [email protected] to avoid the fees
Capacity: 16–20 participants

Instructor Bio

Jess Gordon is a BC-certified school teacher, Empowerment Self-Defense instructor, experienced BJJ practitioner and instructor, and the founder of Arise Self-Defense. With over 15 years of experience teaching and 9+ years training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Jess is passionate about helping people build confidence, set boundaries, and feel strong, inside and out.

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