Confidence for real life.
Skills to feel protected and empowered.
Learn essential self-defense techniques that support your everyday life and help you navigate the world with awareness, confidence, and purpose.
You shouldn’t have to compromise your safety.
Many women navigate daily life with an added layer of risk. With 1 in 3 women experiencing violence, preparation matters.
You deserve skills that help you feel capable, aware, and in control as you move through life.
Your Path to Confidence
1. Sign Up for a Class
Choose a small-group session designed for beginners.
2. Learn Practical Skills
Train techniques that work in real situations — standing or on the ground.
3. Move Forward with Confidence
Walk away feeling prepared, aware, and more in control of your personal safety.
Did you know that 1 in 3 women has experienced violence?
Preparation helps reduce risk.
Designed for Women at Every Stage of Life
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Teens & College Students
PREPARED FOR THE FUTURE
College brings freedom—and new risks. The first months on campus, known as the Red Zone, account for nearly half of reported assaults. Help your teen step into independence. -
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Everyday
TRAIN WITH PURPOSE
Learn practical skills that support your active lifestyle so you can move forward with clarity and control no matter where your day takes you.
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Travelers
EXPLORE WITH CONFIDENCE
Unfamiliar cities can create unpredictable situations. Build awareness and skills so you can move confidently and stay prepared wherever you go. -
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Realtors
PROTECT YOUR WORKDAY
Showing homes often means meeting strangers and entering empty or unfamiliar spaces. Learn situational awareness and skills designed to help you assess risk and stay safe on the job. -
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Survivors
HEALING THROUGH TRAINING
Our trauma-informed training provides a supportive environment focused on restoring a sense of security and growth.
What women say about our classes:
“As someone who is working through PTSD, I wholeheartedly recommend Base Defense as a self-defense program. Karina sets you up with an amazing foundation of knowledge and technique. It’s easier to enjoy the world again when I’ve been given the perfect balance of confidence and technique!”
– Claudia
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“I highly recommend these classes! I’ve learned so much from Karina. I feel more confident that I could defend myself if I needed to.”
– Meg
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Ready to empower your team?
Bring awareness and skill to your group with a customized Empower Hour workshop! Perfect for corporate teams, high schools and colleges, community groups and organizations.
Contact us to schedule a workshop and invest in safety, strength, and community.