Level 1
Standing + ground · gross motor skills · combative fitnessYour 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.
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Find your starting point.
Everyone starts at Level 1. You don't need to be fit, strong or experienced. You just need to show up.
The pathway
Level 2
Technical · fine motor skills · combative fitnessBuilds 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.
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Advanced SD + BJJ · one membership for graduatesFor 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.
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See seminar datesTwo-day intensive seminar
Every 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.
Every course includes one extra make-up class, so a missed session never sets you back. Regular Classes are for SheDefense graduates: finish a course first.
In every class
Combative fitness, built in.
Every SheDefense class includes combative fitness: conditioning built from real striking, grappling and escape drills. You get fitter while you learn to protect yourself.
Groups and organisations
Corporate workshops
Sessions for your staff at your office or our venue, sized to your team.
Community workshops
For NGOs, embassies, schools, faith and community groups, with reporting.
Schools
Age-appropriate safety and self-defense sessions for girls and young women.
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Pick a course or seminar and register. We'll email you the M-Pesa payment details.