Women's self-defense · Nairobi
Practical self-defense and combative fitness for women, built on a four-stage method and taught on the mats and turf of Nairobi.
Our Method
Every session follows the Imminent Threat Response Framework, from the first sign of danger to getting home safe.
Spot danger early: people, places and patterns that signal trouble.
Choose fast: leave, de-escalate or act, and know when each fits.
Strikes, escapes and ground work drilled until they become reflex.
Get away, get help and get home. The goal is always safety.
End of every course
Every course ends with a stress exam, where each woman puts her skills to work under real pressure. It's how we know the training holds up.
200
women trained
10
seminars held
3
cohorts graduated
3
Nairobi training venues
Every course ends with a stress exam and a certificate. These are just a few of the many women who have graduated.
Starting soon
6 classes + 1 make-up class
This course has started. Join the next one.6 classes + 1 make-up class
RegisterOpen to everyone. KES 2,000 for both days.
Register interestIn every class
Every SheDefense class includes combative fitness: conditioning built from real striking, grappling and escape drills. You get fitter while you learn to protect yourself.
Stronger together
Two generations learning to protect themselves, and each other.
Programmes
Your foundation. A 6-week short course or a 10-week long course covering standing and ground work, built on big, whole-body movements anyone can learn.
See course datesBuilds on Level 1. A 6-week short course or a 10-week long course that gets more technical, with precise techniques that build fine motor skills.
See course datesFor women who have done a SheDefense course, no beginners. One monthly membership at Nairobi Jiu-Jitsu Academy: the Advanced SheDefense class, plus a bonus BJJ class.
See class timesEvery course is followed by a two-day intensive seminar: two days of focused training to lock in what you've learned. It's open to everyone, even if you haven't taken a course.
Also: corporate workshops and community workshops. Ask us ›
Partner With Us
We bring the method to your staff, your communities and your programmes, and we report on what changes.
Training with
Jaffery Sports Club
Gift a course
Perfect for the 16 Days of Activism, Christmas, International Women's Day, Mother's Day or her birthday.
Pick a course or seminar and register. We'll email you the M-Pesa payment details.