Self Defense

Build confidence and practical skills in a welcoming, women-centered class led by a female instructor.

Join Us For Self Defense

Awareness • Boundaries • Escapes • Safety

Our female-led Self Defense class focuses on what works: situational awareness, boundary-setting, de-escalation, and simple, high-leverage techniques anyone can learn quickly. You’ll practice voice commands, palm-heel and elbow strikes, knee drives, and escapes from common grabs.

Beyond technique, we train decision-making under stress and realistic scenarios so you leave feeling capable, calm, and prepared. Evidence shows empowerment-based self-defense improves confidence and can reduce sexual violence victimization. Skills that carry into everyday life.

What You’ll Experience
Dynamic warm-up; strike mechanics & safe pads
Situational awareness and boundary-setting drills
Voice practice: strong “no,” space-making stance
Simple strikes: palm-heel, elbows, knees
Escape techniques from common wrist/arm grabs
Scenario practice and guided cool-down
Benefits
Practical skills you can use immediately
Increased confidence and self-efficacy
Strategies to avoid, interrupt, or de-escalate harm
Evidence-based approach that reduces victimization risk
Supportive, women-centered learning environment
Fitness boost from pad work and movement drills
Meet Your Instructors

Michelle Bruno

Black Belt • Self Defense

Michelle is an Army veteran and has a black belt in Shōrei-ryū karate. With years of martial arts experience and ...

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Cost per class: $15
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What Our Members Are Saying

Donna is amazing! Three months into our partnership, I discovered I was pregnant, changing my goals significantly. Donna quickly adapted our workouts to accommodate for my growing belly and helped me stay fit and healthy throughout the pregnancy. Her tough, no-nonsense style is balanced with her ability to have fun and she keeps me motivated and on track, even when I don’t want to push myself. I’ve been a gym rat through the years, but nothing compares to the success and sense of accomplishment I’ve achieve working with a personal trainer. I highly recommend her as a trainer.
Danialle
Training with Donna at Totally Fit LLC is the single best thing I’ve done to improve my overall health and physical well-being in over thirty years. “Totally Fit” is the perfect description for the end goal Donna is committed to achieving for each of her clients. Donna tailors her workouts to fit the needs and abilities of each of her clients. Since I began training with Donna, I have lost sixty pounds and my strength, endurance, balance, coordination and range of motion have all improved dramatically.
Doug Elwell
I loved Michelle's self-defense class! She had so many wonderful tips to help stay out of risky situations. It's more about looking out for yourself then beating up bad guys. I would encourage any female to take her class! Looking forward to a repeat!
Becca