Recent Media Coverage
Giada De Laurentiis (Jan 2022)
Giada De Laurentiis (Jan 2022)
Giada De Laurentiis (Jan 2022)
Women's self defense class for America's favorite Chef, host of the Food Network, Giada De Laurentiis and her 13 yr old daughter, Jade.
NBC News (Nov 2021)
Giada De Laurentiis (Jan 2022)
Giada De Laurentiis (Jan 2022)
NBC News Interview about the importance of teaching self defense for young girls.
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NBC "CA Live" (June 2019)
Giada De Laurentiis (Jan 2022)
SHIELD Women's Self Defense in Tanzania, Africa (Sept 2019)
NBC4 visited our studio to check out our women's self defense classes!
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SHIELD Women's Self Defense in Tanzania, Africa (Sept 2019)
SHIELD Women's Self Defense in Tanzania, Africa (Sept 2019)
SHIELD Women's Self Defense in Tanzania, Africa (Sept 2019)
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 "Eyewitness News" (Aug 2019)
SHIELD Women's Self Defense in Tanzania, Africa (Sept 2019)
ABC "Eyewitness News" (Aug 2019)
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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ALL DAY CRASH COURSE
All Day Crash Course
Our women's self defense classes are open for women and teens 14 & up (12 if mom joins)
CLASSES ARE NOW IN SESSION
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The All Day Crash Course gives your the skills you need to know in one full day. Small class size, 8 students max. Get empowered in one day!
The Course meets for one day (Saturday) from 10am to 4pm.
Select the date you wish to take the training. Please register early.
WE CAN HOLD A "PRIVATE" GROUP ALL DAY CRASH COURSE.
MINIMUM 8 STUDENTS, MAXIMUM 10 STUDENTS.
Private Lesson, Private Group & Corporate Training
Private Lessons
Private Group Training
Private Group Training
Open for Women & Girls
ages 8 & up.
CLASSES ARE IN SESSION
Private Lesson is the best way to learn self defense because it is specifically for you. It allows the session to focus on your strength and weaknesses. We recommend Private Lesson to all students.
Private lessons can be taken for 1 to 3 students
Private Group Training
Private Group Training
Private Group Training
Open for women & girls ages 8 & up
CLASSES ARE IN SESSION
Get some friends, family, coworkers and start learning on how to fight back in a fun private group setting.
The training is conducted at our Studio or at your location. $100 travel fee to conduct the training at your location
Corporate Training
Private Group Training
Corporate Training
Partial client list
Due to COVID-19 Pandemic, this COURSE IS CURRENTLY ON HOLD
We offer Corporate Self-Defense Workshops at your office.
We visit your office with all the gears and mats to conduct the workshop.
Your employees will love and appreciate the training. It's a moral boost and employee-bonding experience.
It's awesome!
SUMMER CAMP & TEEN Program
Empowerment SUMMER CAMP for Girls
TEEN Intensive All Week Crash Course
TEEN Intensive All Week Crash Course
ENROLLMENT IS NOW OPEN FOR 2021 CAMP
Open for girls ages 6 to 17
Monday-Friday 10am to 4pm
Drop off & pick up location:
1547 6th Street, Santa Monica
Creating a SAFE, FUN, and HEALTHY environment for Campers:
Program includes: Women's Self Defense, Water Sports Lessons, Self Awareness & Building Confidence Workshop, Healthy Relationship, Peer Pressure Workshop, Yoga, Hip Hop Dance, Meditation, Assertiveness Training, Core Workout, Agility Training, and More!
WEEKLY LESSONS
Week 1: ACCEPTANCE - Acceptance of our selves and others.
Week 2: FEAR - Overcoming fear and dealing with anxiety.
Week 3: RESPONSIBILITY - It takes work to be someone that others can rely and trust.
Week 4: PERSEVERANCE - Eliminating "I quit!" attitude. Learning what commitment means.
Week 5: CONFIDENCE - Building self-confidence by getting to know oneself.
Week 6: FOCUS & SELF CONTROL - The martial arts way.
Week 7: ANTI BULLYING - Recognizing bullies behaviors and learning to stand up for oneself.
Week 8: ANGER MANAGEMENT - Being more peaceful with oneself.
Week 9: KINDNESS & RESPECT - Respect for oneself and others. And being kind to oneself and others.
Week 10: VISION & PURPOSE - Finding something we LOVE to do and matching it to what the world needs.
Our Camp will be SOLD OUT.
Please register early to reserve your daughter's spot!
TEEN Intensive All Week Crash Course
TEEN Intensive All Week Crash Course
TEEN Intensive All Week Crash Course
Open for TEEN Girls ages 13 & up
Class Size: 8 Students Maximum
Monday to Friday
4:00 pm to 5:30pm
Next Sessions:
Dec 20-24 (Winter Break)
Dec 27-31 (Winter Break)
April 11-15 (Spring Break)
Classes meet in Playa del Rey
Our TEEN Intensive All-Week Crash Course is designed specifically for teen age girls.
College bound students will particularly benefit from this program.
Students will feel what it's like to be jolted off the ground and hit back with full force.
Class discussions include dating safety, precautionary safety tips, and studies on sexual assault in Southern California.
Due to COVID-19 Pandemic, we are implementing strict guidelines below to ensure a Clean, Safe, & Healthy environment for all students:
- Class size is limited to 8 girls per class
- Mandatory breathable sports face mask to be worn during class.
- Mandatory temperature check at check in for students. Those with a fever will not be allowed to participate and will be sent home.
- Buddy system - each student will pick a partner to work with throughout the week thus limiting contact with other students.