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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.

A student drilling a two-handed collar grab defense with the instructor during a women’s self-defense class
A student practising a standing defense against a partner working from the ground
Two students working a standing arm control and takedown drill on the mats

What You’ll Gain

Skills that carry over

Escape & Control

Get free from grabs and holds, create distance, and control an attacker from any position.

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.