Women Empowered · Bentonville and Centerton, AR
Your voice.
Your space.
Your confidence.
Practical self-defense in a supportive women-only environment. Learn awareness, boundaries, and physical skills at a pace that helps you understand.
Women’s self-defense · ages 12+
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The experience
Skills for the moments
that matter.
Women Empowered combines verbal and physical self-defense skills with clear, supportive instruction. You can ask questions, take your time, and develop confidence through practice.
Awareness and boundaries
Explore recognizing concerning behavior, using your voice, and communicating boundaries alongside the physical techniques.
Leverage over strength
The curriculum uses position, timing, and leverage to address common threats. Each technique is broken into manageable steps.
A supportive place to learn
Practice with other women in a cooperative environment, with guidance from our local Women Empowered instructor, Julia Harris.
What to expect
Start where
you are.
We’ll help you understand the process before you begin.
A personal welcome
Meet your instructor and let us know what would help you feel comfortable as you begin.
A clear demonstration
The instructor explains the situation and technique, then guides you through partner practice.
Room to ask questions
Ask for clarification and work with your instructor on a suitable next step.
Good questions. Clear answers.
A few things
you might be wondering.
Yes. You do not need to bring a partner. Your instructor will help you get settled into the class.
Women Empowered is an ongoing program. The 20 techniques are taught across 15 in-person group lessons, giving you opportunities to revisit the material.
Our local Women Empowered classes welcome women ages 12 and up. Contact us if you would like help preparing a younger student for her first visit.
A little curiosity.
A meaningful first step.
Experience the school with a 10-day free trial.
Self-defense. Confidence. Community.
Serving Bentonville and Centerton, AR.
This Certified Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Training Center® is independently owned and operated. Gracie Jiu-Jitsu®, Gracie Combatives®, Gracie Bullyproof®, Women Empowered®, Master Cycle®, and Certified Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Training Center® are registered trademarks used under license from Gracie University®.