Hawaii Jiu-Jitsu Lab
Professor Scott Wright
Women's
Self-Defense Classes
A study in New England Journal of Medicine found that a 12-hour self defense class significantly lowered rape by almost half.
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Women's self-defense focuses on moves designed for women’s bodies, emphasizing kicking and kneeing assailants because women’s legs are usually stronger than their arms.
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Another advantage: Empowerment classes can be completed in weeks, not the years it takes to master martial arts.
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Learn to communicate with the physical & mental assertiveness needed to stay safe, strong & authentic with your values. Sun Tzu, author of The Art of War, said: “The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting.” Women's self defense is not only about protecting yourself physically, it is also learning verbal self-defense skills that can help prevent assaults.