Women's self-defense · Nairobi

Train like it's real.

Practical self-defense for women, built on a four-stage method and taught on the mats and turf of Nairobi.

Our Method

One method. Four moments that matter.

Every session follows the Imminent Threat Response Framework, from the first sign of danger to getting home safe.

01

Threat Recognition

Spot danger early: people, places and patterns that signal trouble.

02

Physical Response Decision

Choose fast: leave, de-escalate or act, and know when each fits.

03

Physical Skills Execution

Strikes, escapes and ground work drilled until they become reflex.

04

End State

Get away, get help and get home. The goal is always safety.

End of every course

The stress exam.

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.

Real women. Real training.

120

women trained

3

cohorts graduated

3

Nairobi training venues

Stronger together

Mothers and daughters, side by side.

Two generations learning to protect themselves, and each other.

Programmes

Start once. Keep getting stronger.

Step 1

Level 1

Standing + ground · gross motor skills

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.

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Step 2

Level 2

Technical · fine motor skills

Builds 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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Step 3

Regular Classes

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu + advanced SD

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for deeper ground work, plus an advanced SheDefense class.

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After every course

Two-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.

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Also: corporate workshops and school programmes. Ask us ›

Partner With Us

For embassies, NGOs and companies who want women safer.

We bring the method to your staff, your communities and your programmes, and we report on what changes.

  • Published safeguarding policy
  • Consent-first filming, faces hidden on request
  • Impact reporting after every programme

Training with

Nairobi Jiu-Jitsu AcademyJaffery Sports ClubMINT Gym

Gift a course

Give the gift of feeling safe.

Gift a course or seminar to someone you love, train together, or sponsor a woman who couldn't otherwise join.

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