Escape & Control
Get free from grabs and holds, create distance, and control an attacker from any position.
Women's
Self-Defense
Practical, proven self-defense built on Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu — techniques that work regardless of size or strength, taught with personal attention in a supportive, judgment-free class.
For Every Woman
Confidence you
can rely on
Jiu-Jitsu was designed so a smaller person can defend against a larger, stronger attacker using leverage and technique — not muscle. That makes it one of the most effective foundations for women’s self-defense.
You’ll learn to escape common holds, control distance, and stay calm under pressure using breath control — skills that build real, lasting confidence. No experience needed. Instructors walk you through every detail hands-on, at your own pace, toward your own goals — and the women here look out for one another like family.
On The Mats
Real students,
real training
Women drilling grab escapes, ground defense and standing control in class.
What You’ll Gain
Skills that carry over
Calm Under Pressure
Learn to overcome panic with breath control so you can think and act clearly.
Leverage Over Strength
Techniques that work whether or not your opponent is bigger or stronger than you.
When To Train
Class time
Women’s Self-Defense meets Saturday mornings. Many women also cross-train in our adult Jiu-Jitsu classes to deepen their skills.
Sat · 11:25 AM–12:00 PMWomen's Self-Defense
“I love Tampa Jiu-Jitsu! I’ve been a student for many years now and it’s been an amazing experience. Very family friendly, a safe place to learn self-defense from the best!”
Madeline J.Tampa Jiu-Jitsu member
Your first class is free
Take the first step, free
Join a group of women who look out for each other and learn self-defense that actually works. Your first class is on us.