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Empower yourself with practical self-defense skills and a confident mindset. Experience Women Empowered® with our 10-day free trial and take the first step towards personal safety and empowerment.

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Women Empowered® is the official Gracie Jiu-Jitsu self-defense program tailored specifically for women. In this 15-lesson course, you'll master 20 essential techniques designed to neutralize common attacks, from hair grabs to being pinned by an assailant. The program emphasizes leverage, technique, and timing, making it effective regardless of age or athletic ability. Beyond physical defense, it instills an empowerment mindset, reinforcing that you are worth defending.
This program is ideal for women seeking to enhance their personal safety and confidence. Whether you're new to martial arts or have prior experience, Women Empowered® offers a supportive environment where you can learn at your own pace. If concerns about injury or embarrassment have held you back from trying Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, this program is designed to address those fears and provide a positive, empowering experience.
Learn to defend against the most common attack strategies identified by law enforcement and survivors, including hair grabs, choke holds, bear hugs, and weapon defenses.
Develop awareness principles, risk assessment skills, and verbal and psychological strategies to set safe boundaries, even with acquaintances. At the core is the belief that you are worth defending.
Complete the 20 techniques over 15 one-hour classes at your own pace. Start anytime and attend lessons in any order, with progress tracked on your Women Empowered® attendance card.
After completing each lesson once, join Reflex Development (RD) classes to combine techniques and address real self-defense scenarios.
Upon completing each lesson four times and at least eight RD classes, you're eligible to test for the Women Empowered® Pink Belt—a symbol of your dedication and skill, preparing you for advanced programs like Gracie Combatives®.
Empower yourself with practical self-defense skills and a confident mindset. Experience Women Empowered® with our 10-day free trial and take the first step towards personal safety and empowerment.