Empower Your Safety with Gig Harbor Self Defense
Safety Starts with You - But You Don’t Have to Figure It Out Alone.
Empower yourself, your family, or your business with real-world self-defense training that’s fast, effective, and confidence-building.
"I’ve never felt more confident and empowered. GHSD positively changed the way I move through the world."
Every day, we hear stories of people who felt unsafe, unprepared, or unsure how they would react in a dangerous situation.
- Parents worry about their teens going out alone.
- Women walk with their keys between their fingers, hoping it’s enough.
- Employees face tense situations at work with no real tools to de-escalate or escape.
- Seniors and college students alike often don’t know what to do, until it’s too late.
The truth is, violence and danger don’t always look obvious. Awareness and preparation are your best defense.
Expert-Led
Our certified instructors have dedicated their lives to staying on top of the best self-defense techniques. Curriculum is created by law enforcement and military professionals
Real Information That Works!
Quick, practical training that builds lasting confidence in as little as one session- covering awareness, physical techniques, escapes, and more.
Customized Training
Programs for all ages and abilities - no experience needed.
Real-World Self-Defense for Every Situation
At Gig Harbor Self Defense, we go beyond traditional self-defense training.Our programs are built on awareness, prevention, and simple, powerful techniques anyone can learn.
Child Safety
Fun, age-appropriate classes that teach personal space, using voice, and recognizing unsafe situations.
Active Shooter Response
Beyond run, hide, fight- empower your team with actionable skills to survive the unthinkable.
Corporate Safety
Workplace safety and conflict resolution training to create safer, more confident teams.
Empowerment isn’t just about fighting back. It’s about walking through life knowing you can protect yourself.
Let's connect and discuss how we can bring this training to your community, family, business, group, school, etc.
Contact usTrusted by Communities, Schools, and Businesses
At Gig Harbor Self Defense, we’ve had the honor of training thousands of children, adults, and professionals throughout Washington and beyond. From classrooms to corporate campuses, our programs are trusted for one reason- they work.
“We laughed, we learned, and we left feeling ready for anything. It’s the perfect balance of fun and serious training.”
