Empower Yourself. Protect Yourself.
Our Personal Safety Programs help you confidently navigate the world. Unlike traditional self-defense, our curriculum, written by law enforcement and military experts, focuses on awareness, boundaries, peer pressure, social safety, bullying, and real-life scenarios, giving you the skills to stay safe before situations escalate.
Fun & Engaging:
Hands-on activities and realistic scenarios make learning enjoyable.
Confidence-Building:
Gain mental and physical tools to assert yourself safely.
Real-World Ready:
Techniques and strategies you’ll remember and use in real life.
When you take our personal safety program, you’ll walk away with real confidence and skills that help you stay aware, protected, and empowered in everyday life.
Stay Aware And Avoid Risks Before They Find You.
You’ll spot risks before they find you. Know the red flags and feel confident avoiding situations before they escalate.
Set Clear Boundaries With Confidence.
Walk into any room or situation knowing your personal space and limits are respected.
Navigate Peer Pressure and Bullying Effectively.
Stand your ground without fear or hesitation in social situations.
Use Your Voice as a Powerful Tool.
Speak up assertively and feel heard in any environment.
Apply Practical Safety Strategies Every Day.
Whether online, at school, work, or out with friends, you’ll move through life aware and prepared.
Feel Empowered and Secure No Matter the Situation.
No matter the situation, you’ll walk with confidence, ready to protect yourself and your loved ones.
Situational Awareness
How to spot and avoid potential danger early.
Identify Unsafe Cues
Recognize manipulation and deceit.
Peer Pressure And Bullying
Strategies to navigate social challenges.
Physical Defensive Techniques
Simple, effective moves to fight back, break free and run to safety.
Personal Space and Boundaries
Understand your right to say “no.”
Using Your Voice
How to speak assertively, speak up, and attract attention when needed.
Mindset And Empowerment
Cultivate confidence and mental resilience.
Age Appropriate Training
Training taught for all ages, starting at age 12 using appropriate language and skills for teens, women, men, and seniors.
Frequently asked questions
Our personal safety programs are designed for anyone starting at age 12, with separate training for teens, adults, women, men, and seniors.
No experience is necessary. Our classes start from the basics and build skills progressively.
No! While physical techniques are included, our focus is on personal safety, awareness, boundaries, and confidence.
Comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes are ideal. We do encourage participants bring a water bottle and snack.
Our program focuses on awareness, prevention, and using your voice first- physical skills come last, as a way to protect yourself if necessary, not to fight. You’ll learn how to confidently escape dangerous situations, and you’ll see results quickly- in just an hour or two- rather than months or years of training.
Classes are fully customizable. We can do a 60-90 minutes lecture style with drills and minor hands-on training, a 90-120 minutes workshop packed with hands-on activities and instruction, a 3-4 hour full course training, and even on-going trainings.
Class prices vary depending on the level of training, time, and group size. Please complete an inquiry form to get a quote on training.
Trusted 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.
“Practical, empowering, and fun.”
I learned more about personal safety in a couple hours than I ever did in months of thinking ‘I should probably know this.’ Theresa makes it easy to retain and apply.
— David K., Participant
“This class helped me close a chapter and feel safe again.”
After a past experience, I struggled with fear and uncertainty. Theresa’s training gave me practical skills and the confidence to move forward, feeling empowered and in control.
— Karen M., Participant