Head Instructor Jenn Lozada regularly teaches Women’s Self-Defense classes. Below is our current offerings for instruction. Contact us if you would like to participate in this or future self defense classes.
The upcoming series has been scheduled for Mondays, 3:30—5:00pm starting January 5th. A shorter make up/skills review session will be Thursdays, 3:30—4:15pm starting January 8th.
However, we invite you to schedule this series with friends/family/coworkers at a time that works for you. The most commonly selected day and times are Saturdays from noon to 1:30pm (or 3pm if you want consecutive sessions), but that can be adjusted based on training space availability and your group’s convenience.
NOTE: We strongly encourage all participants to take the “Introduction to Women’s Self-Defense” class before taking the other classes. HOWEVER, it is NOT required!!! At some point, it’s important to take the Intro, even if it doesn’t end up being the first SD class you take with us.
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE: For teens* age 13+ and adults. Minimum of 6 and maximum 16 participants per session. Most groups are female only, however men/teen boys are also welcome if that is the agreed arrangement for ALL who are participating.
WHAT TO WEAR/BRING: Please wear clothing that you can move in. You should also wear footwear that’s easy to take on and off since no shoes are allowed on the mats. Bring a note pad and pen to take notes! You can bring snacks and water, too. For some classes, you may be asked to purchase/bring equipment of your own.
*Discussions may include very mature and disturbing topics. Parents, please use your own discretion before allowing your teen(s) to participate.
COST: $200 for the entire series or $30 per class. Please let us know if you need financial assistance.
LOCATION: 1600 Carlsborg Road, Sequim, WA
PREREGISTER: Jenn Lozada • (360) 808-3197 • Venmo: @solartebjj and mention “Women’s SD”
INTRODUCTION TO WOMEN’S SELF-DEFENSE
MONDAY, JANUARY 5 • 3:30–5:00pm
THIS SELF-DEFENSE CLASS INTRODUCES YOU to concepts and training methods to help you move through the world with greater awareness and confidence. Students learn when to use the tool of violence to protect themselves—and when NOT to. This program focuses on “soft skills” (understanding legalities/ethics, violence dynamics, avoidance, freezing and aftermath). Thus, don’t expect a lot of physical work related to fighting. It’s mostly lecture, discussion and training related to PREVENTION of violence. Although not required, we highly recommend you take this class before joining in “hard skills” training (counter-ambush/combat).
BOUNDARIES & DISTANCE MANAGEMENT 1
MONDAY, JANUARY 12 • 3:30–5:00pm
This session builds on the information from the Intro course (see above). We review physical boundary setting at lower levels of conflict such as deflecting unwanted hugs or other “too close” attention. We also discuss setting emotional/mental boundaries. We learn to deal with adrenaline and develop greater self-awareness through breathwork. This is the first class which includes more contact which will lead to the skills offered in the next class in the series…
DISTANCE MANAGEMENT 2 & TARGETING 1
MONDAY, JANUARY 19 • 3:30–5:00pm
This session continues the concepts from Boundaries & Distance Management 1. The level of conflict and resistance increases as we deal with greater levels of conflict such as persistent unwanted contact. You’ll have the opportunity to safely train scenarios using “verbal judo,” as well as protecting yourself so that you remain conscious and standing if ambushed. We also introduce how to develop full body weight strikes and applying this tool to specific vulnerable targets on an attacker’s body. Students are welcome to bring their tactical flashlights and water-filled practice pepper spray.
TARGETING 2
MONDAY, JANUARY 26 • 3:30–5:00pm
This session builds on the information Distance Management 2 & Targeting 1. It takes time to figure out how to use body weight strikes and targeting. This entire session gives you LOT of reps to help you get these skills into your body! There’s a lot of movement in this class, but you can do the work at your own pace.
GROUND WORK 1
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2 • 3:30–5:00pm
Ground Work 1 helps you develop training to go from the ground to standing and to prevent yourself from being pinned down. This is a more physically demanding class, but you are always encouraged to train at a pace that works for you.
GROUND WORK 2
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9 • 3:30–5:00pm
Ground Work 2 teaches how to escape if you’ve been pinned to the ground. We include striking targets to help facilitate escapes. Like Ground Work 1, this is a more physically demanding class. Always train at a pace that works for you.
STANDING GRAPPLING 1
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16 • 3:30–5:00pm
It’s better to stay standing whenever possible. This class teaches fundamental strategy for dealing with an aggressive close quarters attack. We will be doing a lot of standing grappling work in this course. I’m not gonna lie—it’s a work out, but the skills are critical, especially for those who carry pepper spray, knives, guns, etc. for self-defense.
STANDING GRAPPLING 2
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23 • 3:30–5:00pm
We add on to the material from Standing Grappling 1. This is essential training for anyone who carries pepper spray, knives, guns, etc. for self-defense. Standing work is always very tiring, but…it’s still better than ending up on the ground.
FIREARMS TRAINING—FREE BONUS SESSION!
MONDAY, MARCH 2 • 3:30–5:00pm
We offer a NON-live-fire introduction to safe handling of firearms for those who are completely new to firearms. Very often, we have students who own a pistol or revolver that they have no idea how to use. We can help you learn how to safely manipulate this tool again in a NON-live-fire setting. This is offered as an individually scheduled session. NOTE: This class does NOT count toward WA state’s current safety training requirement per HB113/i-1639 if you’re applying for your Concealed Pistol License. However, click here for a FREE online class that does: Free Firearms Safety Training
We also highly recommend Firearms Academy of Seattle in Onalaska, WA area for high quality firearms instruction. They have an excellent facility offering a wide range of classes from very basic to advanced, self-defense/security to sport/competition. They also invite some of the best instructions in the country to teach competition shooting, the nuances of firearms law, extreme close quarters combat, and more. Click here to check out the FAS schedule.
ABOUT THE SELF-DEFENSE CLASS INSTRUCTOR
Jenn Lozada is a longtime martial artist and instructor, with experience in a wide range of martial arts from kickboxing to grappling. She is a brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and has been teaching BJJ and self-defense for over 12 years. She helps youth and adults have fun while learning to keep themselves safe. During the classes, Jenn works with each student to help her have the best experience possible!