Self Defense Training HQ

for Girls & Women

Our classes can be life changing and life saving.

Featured Classes

Smart Girl Safe At Home (Mom & Kids)

A great class for single moms, or any mom who feels she needs a safety plan for her and her children. This class helps moms and kids build confidence, safety plans, and real-world skills.

You’ll learn how to:

  • Call for help.
  • Create a family safety plan.
  • Escape dangerous situations.
  • Basic self-defense skills.
  • Build a trusted safety network.

Price: $64.72 / one-time
Up to 2 kids included FREE. Additional kids are $10 each.

Note:
Only for kids Ages 7 – 11 years old.

Class Dates:

  1. April 25th, 9 AM to 10:30 AM

 

Smart Girl Self Defense Course

New to Self Defense or want to enhance what you already know? Smart Girl Self Defense is designed for women who have never trained before — or who may want to enhance what they know, add simple, practical basics they can actually use. No intimidation. No pressure. No need to be athletic or experienced.

You’ll learn how to:

  • Recognize and avoid dangerous situations
  • Set strong verbal and physical boundaries
  • Break free from common grabs and holds
  • Use simple, effective techniques

We train in a supportive, respectful environment where you can build confidence and leave feeling more secure.

  • This isn’t about fear.
  • It’s about feeling capable, prepared, and strong in your own body.
  • Start where you are. We’ll meet you there.

Price: $96 / one-time

Class Dates:

  1. April 18th, 3 PM to 7 PM

 

Basic Firearm Training for Women

This 3 hour class is designed for the woman who is considering owning a firearm or who may need a refresher on firearm basics. Learn in a comfortable class with other women and our instructor, Dalea, who happens to be a coach at Smart Girl Self Defense too. Dalea will put you at ease.

You’ll start in the classroom at Calibers and then you’ll venture to the shooting range with just your group. You don’t need to bring a firearm but you can choose to do so. You will need eye and ear protection but it can be bought onsite if needed. Closed toed shoes and full length shirts/pants are required. You will need to bring or purchase your ammo onsite but Dalea and others will be there to assist.

Price: $134.84 / one-time

Note:
No experience is needed.

Class Dates:

  1. March 14th, 10 AM to 12 PM

 

Fight Back! Skills and Drills for Self Defense

Already taken a Smart Girl Self Defense class? Keep your skills sharp and confidence high with our weekly training sessions!

  • Review & drill grabs, holds, strikes, kicks, blocks
  • Fight back from the ground
  • Learn realistic knife/weapon escapes
  • Build confidence & proficiency
  • Includes access to all Fit 2 Hit classes!

Price: $74.43 / month
(4x / month | $69 / month + tax ($74.43))

Note:
This Thursday class is moved to Friday same time if the Thursday class falls on the first Thursday of the month.

Requirements:

  • Prerequisite: Smart Girl Self Defense class must be taken prior to taking this class.
  • For Ages 12+

Class Dates:

  1. Every Thursday: 4:45 PM to 5:45 PM

 

Fit2Hit

These classes are for all levels of fitness. In here you’ll sweat, punch bags and mitts, learn a variety of kickboxing kicks and apply the very techniques we teach in the Smart Girl Self Defense class. They’re great for stress relief and improving your fitness level or adding to your current fitness routine.

Price: $45.31 / 16 classes per month or $97.09 / one-time for a 16 class bundle (Punchcard).

Note:
The Thursday class is moved to Friday 5:45 PM to 6:45 PM if the Thursday class falls on the first Thursday of the month.

Dates:

  1. Monday: 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
  2. Tuesday: 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
  3. Wednesday: 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
  4. Thursday: 5:45 PM to 6:45 PM
  5. Friday: 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM

 

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Learn self-defense while staying active and in shape.

About
Smart Girl
Self-Defense

Smart Girl Self Defense by Jackson Wink is a place where girls and women of a variety of ages and abilities can come learn practical self defense, in a non intimidating and fun environment. Walking into an MMA gym or self defense class can be intimidating, so the Winkeljohns created a place just for girls and women.

Here you can get basic, self defense skills and fitness training.

Smart Girl Self Defense Mobile App

Train anywhere with the Smart Girl Self Defense mobile app. Available on all major app stores.

The Team

Program Founders
Coach Mike & Heather Winkeljohn

Meet the Team

Heather Winkeljohn | Head Coach

Mike Winkeljohn | Head Coach

Dayna | Coach

Jordan | Coach

Dalea | Coach

Our Clients

Sarah Sawayada

“Amazing people! They were kind, helpful, and really knew how best to teach individual student. All of the girls and women who took the class were very supportive as well. Fun and informative. I highly recommend this class for all women!”

Deloris Dee Sanchez

“This course is incredibly empowering to girls and women of all ages. I loved working directly with the coaches. It’s very educational & extremely fun!”

Connie Beth

“I have been wanting to take this class for sometime now, but I never seem to get around to it. Finally I told myself this would be the year I would do it. I am so glad I did. Me and couple of friends signed up, and we left there with so much more awareness and physical techniques that I feel are extremely invaluable.”
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