Women’s Self-Defence Classes Toronto
Unleash your Power with practical and proven self-defence training
✔ Take control of your personal safety
✔ Navigate the world with more confidence and less fear
✔ Train with girls and women in a safe and supportive environment
Women’s Self Defence Classes
Krav Maga for Women
Sundays 12 PM
Thursdays 9:30 AM
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for Women
Sundays 1:15 PM
Hey there,
As a martial arts school owner, I intentionally avoid using fear and pain points in our marketing. I believe love is a more powerful motivator than fear. Love of life, of people, of health. Love of how it feels to have a strong body and mind.
While many girls and women train at our school, self-defence training is still an afterthought for MOST women (and parents of girls). It's something to "fit in" during the off-season between dance and competitive gymnastics—instead of being an essential in the way so many consider swim lessons to be (myself included).
As a 17-year-old girl, I was assaulted on a crowded TTC bus by a young man. I barely understood what was happening and certainly lacked the confidence or skills to address it. I didn't tell anyone for years. He probably did it again the next day.
I want a world where girls and women are NOT the default victims. No more 1 in 4. I believe the majority who don't bother training believe it won't matter. This is what fear does. It paralyzes from taking action. It's created a collective victim mindset when nothing could be further from the truth! Every female who trains in martial arts is a force to be reckoned with. Taekwondo, Krav Maga, Boxing, Jiu-Jitsu—all simply routes for how we become our own protectors. I'm still not sure how we change this. But it starts with talking about it.
I want you to believe in yourself. I believe in you.
Avigayil Basser
Co-Owner & Director, House of Combat
Women’s Self Defence Skills
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Learn how to assess your environment and how to carry yourself so you don’t become an easy target.
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Assert yourself and your boundaries to lower risk of physical altercation
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Learn how to go 0 - 60 when you are required to engage. Attack with precision and take control then disengage and seek help.
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Frequently asked questions
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We also offer a full schedule of co-ed self-defence classes. We are proud to say that many women feel comfortable attending these so there are always female training partners you can work with.
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Our women’s specialty classes are for girls and women ages 12+
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Yes! Our women’s self-defence classes are beginner-friendly.
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Women’s Krav Maga classes are taught Joel - our founder and head instructor. Joel is mindful and experienced and has been teaching girls and women how to protect themselves for over 30 years.
Women’s BJJ classes are taught by Avigayil - our women’s BJJ coach. Avigayil started this special program in September 2024 so women can have a female-only space for training to ensure personal comfort & religious accommodation while building strong social bonds and community.
