Jane Self-Defense
Jane Self-Defense

Jane Self-Defense

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Introduction: In college, I successfully fought off a serial rapist. Having avoided great harm, I work to help others keep safe, build confidence and reach their goals. With two blackbelts and a personal training and weight loss specialist certification, I teach self-defense to women, seniors and students and am a seasoned personal trainer with an emphasis on senior training. Having over a decade of experience and opportunities to train with the masters, I want to pass those skills along to you! Self-Defense I teach reality-based self-defense, with sessions designed to get you ready to defend yourself in real-world situations. Activities include things like striking, target practice with focus mitts, how to be an offensive fighter, and how to use everyday objects—like pens and canes—to defend yourself. My classes are fun and affordable because I believe everyone deserves the peace of mind of great self-defense training. No prior martial arts experience is needed. Personal Training I work with clients of all ages, but specialize in senior fitness, helping seniors stay active, build their core, and work on balance so they can keep doing the activities they enjoy. The results are undeniable. Age is just a number, and the best is yet to come! I love helping my clients become more confident, and feel safer in the world they live in. Let's get started!
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Hired 5 times

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18 years in business

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Anna l.
Oct 26, 2019
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Private Self Defense Lessons
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Lauren L.
Jun 19, 2018
Training with Jane has changed my life. She is very encouraging, knowledgeable, and teaches self-defense in an easy and effective manner. I came to Jane after a frightening experience on a public bus in downtown San Diego made me realize I needed to learn how to defend myself. A few weeks ago, a large man became suddenly enraged after he thought I was staring at him. I am a short woman and had barely glanced in this man's direction. The man had been sitting at the front of the bus and I was in the back. When the man ran to the back of the bus to corner me to scream and curse at me for "staring", I felt helpless. I no longer feel helpless and know exactly what to do thanks to Jane. I highly recommend her to anyone who wants to learn how to defend themselves in a fun and stress-free environment. She helped me become stronger physically and mentally. Thanks Jane!
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Laurie D.
Jun 9, 2021
Over the course of two months, at the grizzled age of sixty-two, I did six one-on-one self-defense sessions with Jane to augment ongoing somatic psychotherapy for childhood sexual trauma. I really appreciated Jane’s sensitivity to my special circumstances, as well as her keen understanding of the bodily dynamics of fight/flight/freeze, her uncanny ability to read me, her firm yet kind guidance, and her warm no-nonsense personality. She created a sense of safety while challenging me to grow, and she managed to make it fun too. I faced painful wounds, pushed past old patterns, and reclaimed my personal power, and couldn’t have done it as deftly without her. Jane’s a badass who knows her stuff, and I loved working with her!
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Barbara a.
Jun 18, 2018
When I started running at age 57, Jane worked with me on specific self defense moves. We practiced a variety of quick and effective responses. I felt MUCH more confident after working with her. She was terrific--just what I needed. Jane also highlighted prevention and situations to avoid that were not so obvious to me before we went over them. This was very helpful. I wholeheartedly endorse her work. Barbara Ames
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Frank M.
Jun 19, 2018
I was able to use her information right away, and I left feeling more confident about myself. In addition, I lost a few pounds within the first week. I highly recommend Jane!
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