Women's Self-Defense Classes in Raleigh

Built for the situations women are most likely to face.

Women's Self-Defense

Our Women's self-defense program is built around the situations women are most likely to encounter: wrist grabs, bear hugs, chokes, hair pulls, and attacks from behind or the ground. Every technique comes from our Krav Maga curriculum and works on leverage, timing, and awareness rather than physical size or strength.

Our instructors teach self-defense the way we teach Krav Maga: practically, with real pressure, and without softening what works. Our classes cover the full range of defensive skills: threat recognition, verbal de-escalation, physical counterattacks, escape from holds, and ground defense. We also train the mental side: situational awareness, how to read an environment, and how to stay composed when something physical happens.

Sessions run as both regular weekly classes and standalone workshops throughout the year. Our weekly classes give you a structured curriculum to build on over time. Our workshops are designed as standalone intensives that work equally well for complete beginners and students who have been training for years.

Jaimie Lee, one of our lead instructors, started as a student here in January 2012 and became a certified instructor within a year. Her background in classical dance gave her a precise understanding of body mechanics that she brings directly into her teaching. She has been leading women's self-defense classes at our gym for over a decade.

You do not need any prior training to start. Our students in the women's program range from people who have never done any physical training to those with martial arts backgrounds looking for a practical application. Come in for a free intro and our program advisor will walk you through what is right for you.

Benefits

Why Choose Women's Self-Defense?

Techniques drawn from our Krav Maga curriculum, not generic self-defense moves

Dedicated women's sessions separate from our co-ed schedule

Covers real scenarios: grabs, chokes, holds, ground attacks, and situational awareness

Weekly classes and standalone workshops throughout the year

Suitable for complete beginners with no prior training

Instructors who trained through our full curriculum before teaching it

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Testimonials

What Our Members Say

"Came because I needed to. Stayed because I wanted to. Great people and community - supportive and encouraging of fitness goals but takes the slow and steady approach, challenging you but not overdoing things."

Martin Norland

"I was a student at KMR nearly 8 years ago, left because life happened, and have now returned. The quality of instruction has always been very high but the classes/workshops offered now and the pricing structure used vs when I attended previously is an even better value than before. The community feel Ken and his team has built is also top notch. Definitely a great fit if you are looking for quality self-defense instruction, fitness, and non-competition sparring opportunities."

Lucas Tew

"Truly extraordinary support. Every person...the owner and all the staff...is wonderful, kind and goes the extra mile to make you feel welcomed and supported. They go above and beyond. The training itself is also top notch. A lot of individualized feedback since the classes are small, and a lot of variety from class to class, along with a consistent focus on fundamentals to get it into muscle memory."

Sean L

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