Every woman deserves to feel confident, strong, and safe – whether walking through Seattle’s neighborhoods, commuting to work, or traveling around the city.
This women’s self-defense class in Seattle gives you practical tools and skills to avoid risky situations and protect yourself if needed.
In this class, you’ll learn and practice simple yet highly effective moves that are proven to work and can be adapted to any body type, age, or fitness level. We’ll also cover:
- De-escalation techniques to help you recognize and diffuse unsafe situations before they escalate
- Boundary-setting practices to strengthen your voice and presence
- Strikes and counter-attacks that prepare you to defend yourself and move through the world with more confidence
Your instructor, Gaëlle Sabben, is a certified Tsun Jo instructor and Women’s Self-Defense Specialist at Greenlake Martial Arts. With seven years of dedicated martial arts practice and experience teaching self-defense since 2022, she creates classes that are safe, supportive, and empowering. Her teaching style is accessible and fun while remaining practical and focused on real world situations.
This self-defense workshop is open to anyone identifying as female or non-binary. Whether you’re a student, professional, mother, retiree, or simply curious to try something new, this class will help you build confidence, resilience, and the peace of mind that comes with knowing you can protect yourself.
Registration deadline: September October, click here to book your spot
Pricing: $40 general admission/ 20% off for studio members (those who are on auto pay & 1 year pre paid plan)
Instructor
Gaëlle Sabben
Gaëlle is certified as a Tsun Jo® Instructor and Women's Self-Defense Specialist. She has been training at Greenlake Martial Arts since 2017 and holds a green sash in Tsun Jo®. She has also previously trained in Hapkido. She is dedicated to helping others develop self-confidence and feel empowered by the new skills they are learning. She is passionate about teaching others to defend themselves in practical and memorable ways, balancing the challenge and fun of martial arts. She loves learning new moves and techniques and sharing them with others. When not in the training room, Gaëlle works on public health projects to improve the lives and health of young people and those from historically under-resourced communities.
