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Self Defense for Individuals

Lakewood Budo Kai offers women's self defense classes for individuals as well as private sessions for groups. 

  • Individuals: If you are an individual, no date has been set for our next class and we ask that you  to be placed on our waiting list.  We will contact you once we have a minimum of 15 women signed up.
  • Groups: We can also hold a private self defense session for your group.

Classes are typically held on a Saturday morning 9am to noon.

Don't want to wait?
Class is more fun when you have your friends and relatives attend.  Ask other women to e-mail us to be added to the waiting list and we will hold the class sooner.

Long Beach's #1 Self Defense School


"Being the victim of a violent crime, I learned moves and safety tips that could have prevented what happened to me. I highly recommend your self defense class to all women."

"Very realistic and effective! I was uncomfortable at first, but the female instructors inspired me to act. Thank you."

"Great class! Very informative and helpful. I loved having different men as training partners. Now I know the self defense techniques will work."

"Thank you for the awesome class and for being so patient. I loved your scenarios, especially the one where I learned how to escape when a man came up from behind to choke me."

"Awesome class. I came scared and left empowered. Thank you."

Private Women's Self Defense Class for your Group

Private Group Sessions
We hold a private session for your group.  The women do not need to be in good physical shape or well coordinated.  Class is typically held on a Saturday morning from 9am to noon.  Class can be held at your location or our facility.

Please for more information or to schedule a date.  We provide the instructors, assistants, mats, and each attendee receives a Guide to Women's Self Defense.  For more information please see our Women's Self Defense Flyer.

Simple and Proven Techniques
Safety and survival in today's world requires that women know self defense. There are various types of assaults and our women's self defense class gives you the best chance of survival by utilizing simple, effective, and proven self-defense tactics and techniques.

Our private sessions for your group only require one 3-hour session.  Women learn:

  • Practical Self-Defense - practical and effective self-defense techniques and tips.
  • Increased Awareness - what to do in dangerous situations.
  • Effective Escape Techniques - how to get away quickly.
  • Crime Prevention - how to minimize the chance you will be attacked.
  • Using Your Body as Your Weapon - give yourself a fighting chance.

Contact us for information on a private session (ages 13 & up) for your family, friends, work associates, and other groups.

Especially Designed for Women
Our practical and effective self defense techniques are especially designed for women. Learn how to protect yourself in one three hour self defense class.

All techniques are taught by experienced Black Belt instructors in a non-threatening, non-intimidating atmosphere. This session does not require a lot of strength and all techniques are taught in a fun and safe atmosphere. Participants do not need to be in top physical condition or well coordinated.

One Session Only
Our women's self defense class is a three hour workshop for women ages 13 and up.  Women learn defenses to:

  • Unwanted intruder in your home
  • Unwanted advances
  • Attacks on the street
  • Attacker on top
  • Hair pulls
  • Being choked
  • Attacker with a weapon

History
Founded in 1979, our Lakewood Budo Kai martial arts school has offered Women's Self Defense classes in the Long Beach area for over 30 years. Our school is lead by Jim Kelton, our head instructor and a seventh degree black belt, who has over 40 years of martial arts training and experience.

This is a women's self defense class, not a martial arts class.