WOMEN EMPOWERED®
You are worth defending!
Women Empowered is the official Gracie self-defense program for women based on the techniques of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ). In this 15-lesson program, we will teach you how to neutralize the 20 most common attacks ranging from having your hair grabbed to being pinned to the ground by a weapon-bearing assailant. Each one-hour Women Empowered lesson addresses two techniques. You can start the program at any time and participate in any class without previous experience. Unlike most self-defense systems that rely heavily on strength, speed, and coordination, the techniques in the Women Empowered program employ leverage, technique, and timing, so anyone, regardless of age or athletic ability, can make them work against larger opponents. Once you complete the Women Empowered program, you may test for promotion to pink belt!
Brazilian Jiu-jitsu is the perfect self-defense system for women, but only if it is taught correctly. If you’re unsure about learning BJJ for fear of injury, embarrassment, or any other reason, then the Women Empowered program is perfect for you! If you’ve tried BJJ at another school and had a negative experience, give Women Empowered a chance, and we guarantee it will win you back to the mat!
schedule and pricing
Every Wednesday (6:30PM-7:30PM) and Saturday (11:00AM-12:00PM)
10 day risk free trial offered to all interested members
FREE for members
Hannah McGuin is a Certified Gracie Jiu Jitsu Women Empowered Instructor and one of the head instructors of the Women Empowered self-defense program at Gracie Jiu Jitsu South Bend. Hannah began training Gracie Jiu Jitsu in early 2019 and loves spending as much time on the mats as possible. Though she loves jiu jitsu in its entirety, she is most passionate about sharing it with women.
Sarah McGuin is a Certified Gracie Jiu Jitsu Women Empowered Instructor and one of the head instructors of the Women Empowered self-defense program at Gracie Jiu Jitsu South Bend. Sarah began training Gracie Jiu Jitsu in 2018 and loves making jiu jitsu a fun experience for everyone. She loves watching confidence and empowerment grow in women through their jiu jitsu journey.
