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SHIELD Women's Self Defense System
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Empowering Women & Girls for Real-World Self-Defense


TRUSTED BY LEADING ORGANIZATIONS

Corporate: FOX Studios, Amazon Studios, Lionsgate, Absolute Vodka, E&Y, EDISON, more...

Universities: USC, UCLA, LMU, Pepperdine, Otis, CSUN, CSULA, CSUF, PCC, more...

Government: LA Co Dept of Public Health, LA Co Office for Women's Health, LA Co DV Council, more..

Schools: Notredame, Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy, Alverno HS, SAMOHI, Mira Costa, Archer, more.. 


FEATURED ACROSS THE WORLD

BBC Worldnews, E! Entertainment, NBC, ABC, CBS, KCAL, FOX, Hallmark, Telemundo, Univision, France24


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Free Intro Class for Teens!

(AGES 13-18)

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Quick Links to Our Programs

Teen Empowerment (13-18)Women's 6-Week CourseOne-Day Crash CoursePrivate LessonsGroup & Corporate TrainingGirls' Summer Camp

Our Track Record

Explore Our Self-Defense Programs

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Small Class Size - Max 6 students


Classes meet once a week for one hour.


After School Classes

4:30-5:30pm 

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday. 


Weekend Class

Saturday 9:30-10:30am


Your First Class Is on Us!

Your daughter can try it herself and see if it's a good fit. 














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6-Week Course


Small Class Size - Max 8 students


Classes meet once a week for 90 minutes.


Each week we train on specific skills. The class rotates every 6 weeks. 


Students can join anytime! 


Class Schedule:

Saturdays 2:00-3:30pm

Mondays  6:00-7:30pm

Fridays 2:00-3:30pm








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Small Class Size - Max 6 students


One day training 

Designed for those who live far away or can only train one time.


Open for women & teens ages 14 and up


Class time: 

Sunday 10am to 3pm





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Private Lesson can be for 1, 2, or 3 students










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Private Group Training can be for a group of 6, 12, or unlimited large group







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Open for girls ages 8 to 18


2027 Dates: June 7 to August 6 

(9 weeks)


Join us all summer or pick any week(s)


Locations: Marina del Rey & Playa del Rey



SHIELD Women's Self-Defense in Action

Youth Empowerment

Young Girls' Confidence

Women's Self-Defense

UCLA Spirit Squad

Middle School PE Class

Corp Training @ FOX Studios

Free Intro Class for Teens

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Topics include:

 What are my natural weapons?
 

 What are my targets?

How do I hit properly?

How do I keep from panicking?

What if I’m pinned to the ground?

How do I get a man twice my size off my body?

What if I’m being choked?

What if someone grabs me from behind? 

What if I’m pushed to the ground?  

 What to do when someone pulls my hair?


What if I'm pinned to a wall?
 

And more...

  

Media Spotlight

As Seen on GMA

Good Morning America's reporter and camera crew came in for an interview and shot the class. It was featured on Good Morning America's episode on "women's safety", after an incident of a young woman who was assaulted while running. 

Featured on CBS & KCAL9

CBS News featured SHIELD in response to the recent assault of a young woman in an apt gym. 


This was aired on CBS & KCAL9 on April 1, 2023 in conjunction with Sexual Assault Awareness Month.  

NBC News Spotlight

NBC California Coverage

NBC News Interview about the importance of teaching self defense for young girls. 

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NBC California Coverage

Global Impact in Tanzania

NBC California Coverage

NBC4 visited our studio to check out our women's self defense classes! 

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Global Impact in Tanzania

Global Impact in Tanzania

Global Impact in Tanzania

Due to the high rate of sexual assault & teen pregnancy, SHIELD Women's Self Defense was hired to visit the Same District in Tanzania, Africa, to teach self defense classes for women and girls. Classes were taught daily for 2 weeks for various groups of teachers, school principals, students, police department, survivors of gender based violence, community educators, and the Maasai tribal women. SHIELD Women's Self Defense program is currently a part of the curriculum for 19 schools in Tanzania. 

ABC Coverage Highlights

Global Impact in Tanzania

Global Impact in Tanzania

ABC7 News visited SHIELD studio for an interview on our women's self defense classes, following El Paso and Dayton shootings. 

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Mailing: 333 Washington Blvd #234, Marina del Rey, CA 90292

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Student's Testimonial - Kristen, FOX Entertainment Group

"Right from the first class, we were immersed in drills that gave us first hand experience about what it was like to be jolted (off balance) and attacked. No part of our bodies was safe; throat, hair, sneak   attacks from behind, being lifted off the ground. All of these scenarios sound terrifying. Yet Nelson helped us to experience and free ourselves from discomfort and anxiety. This went far beyond  mental  preparation. My body quickly adapted to aggressive physical  contact, and instinctively “knew” how react in order to defend and free myself. And how to turn the tables on an attacker. No situation left me frozen in fear or pain.  This was remarkable feeling for me!


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