Preparation Changes
Everything
Equip your daughter with self-defense training she can rely on, so you can feel good knowing she’s prepared.
Most teens aren’t taught what to do if a situation turns unsafe.
When
Independence Grows,
Safety
Matters
As your daughter gains independence, her world expands. College, work, sports, travel, and new social environments bring opportunity—and exposure to situations where boundaries can be tested.
In those moments, knowing what to do matters. Self-defense training provides practical skills your daughter can use when you can’t be there.
Self-Defense Designed for Women & Teens
We teach practical self-defense designed for real life. Using principles of jiu-jitsu, our training helps teen girls learn how to defend against anyone.
She’ll gain:
Leverage-based techniques that are proven to work against a larger, stronger person
Training that neutralizes the most common threat scenarios women face
Awareness strategies to reduce the risk of becoming a target
Confidence and protection that comes from knowing what to do in real-life situations
Base Defense vs. Jiu-Jitsu Gyms
We offer an alternative approach for families who value jiu-jitsu principles but want training tailored to teen girls and real-life safety.
No contracts or long-term memberships
Women-only training environment where we prioritize safety & support
Self-defense focus, not competition
Instructor trained at a Gracie-certified academy
Karina, Owner & Instructor
“As a mom of a high school senior, I know how important it is to feel good knowing your daughter has skills that support her safety as she becomes more independent.”
Support & Guidance
You Can Trust
At Base Defense, we understand how important it is to feel confident in everyday life.
Led by Karina, an experienced female instructor who trained at a Gracie Certified studio, completed the Gracie Instructor Program, and teaches with a trauma-informed approach.
Our program teaches how to defend against the most common threats against women as identified by law enforcement and survivors of assault.
Start your daughter’s
training today!
Path to Confidence
Sign Up for a Class
Choose a class that fits her schedule.
Build Practical Skills
She’ll learn techniques that work in real situations.
Live with Confidence
She’ll feel prepared and empowered as she gains independence.
Preparing for College Safety
College brings freedom and new challenges. Research shows that nearly half of campus assaults occur during the early months known as the “Red Zone.” Preparation now helps your teen move through college life with clarity and confidence.
Real women. Real confidence.
“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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