Taking time to learn self-defense can begin with a simple decision: giving yourself an opportunity to practice, ask questions, and explore your options.
On Saturday, November 21, 2026, from 12–2 p.m., Sampa Jiu-Jitsu will host a Women’s Self-Defense Crash Course at our Glendora academy. This two-hour workshop will focus on practical self-defense skills, personal awareness, and learning together in a supportive environment.
We invite you to join us—and bring a friend who would enjoy sharing the experience.
Awareness Is Part of Self-Defense
Self-defense includes paying attention to your surroundings, recognizing uncomfortable situations, and considering how to create distance or seek help.
Physical skills are one part of that education. Using your voice, communicating boundaries, and identifying opportunities to leave are also important topics to explore.
Our approach encourages participants to think about their choices and ask questions. The purpose is to introduce useful concepts and provide an opportunity to practice them with guidance.
Build Confidence Through Practice
Trying an unfamiliar movement can feel awkward at first. That is a normal part of learning.
Working through a skill step by step gives participants time to understand the movement, communicate with a partner, and make adjustments. Confidence can start with small moments: asking for clarification, setting a boundary, or getting more comfortable participating.
At Sampa, we value a learning environment where questions are welcome and training partners treat one another with respect.
Learn Together
Attending with a friend, sister, mother, or coworker can make the experience more enjoyable. You can encourage one another during the workshop and continue discussing what you learned afterward.
You are also welcome to come on your own. The workshop is an opportunity to meet others interested in learning and practicing together.
A two-hour course offers an introduction. Continued practice helps participants revisit the material, develop their understanding, and work on skills over time.
Event Details
- Workshop: Women’s Self-Defense Crash Course
- Date: Saturday, November 21, 2026
- Time: 12–2 p.m.
- Location: Sampa Jiu-Jitsu
- Address: 903 East Route 66, Glendora, CA
Register for the Workshop
To register or ask about the course, call (626) 335-4971 or email [email protected]. Our team can answer questions about participation, what to wear, and what to bring.
Join us on November 21 for an afternoon dedicated to awareness, confidence, and learning together.