Livonia Women’s Self Defense - Girls Street Smarts© - Campus Safe Walk©

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    GIRLS STREET SMARTS© SELF-DEFENSE

    Engaging and Comprehensive Safety Skills program, designed for Pre-Teens / Teen Girls. Developed to equip young women with the vital skills they need to navigate the complexities of the world. A supportive space where girls learn to embrace their strengths, set boundaries, and stand tall.

    Read below for our next scheduled program. Can also be scheduled as a field trip.

    Book today.

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    CAMPUS SAFE WALK© Safety Awareness

    Long before she steps onto a college campus, sign her up for Campus Safe Walk©, a vital and informative safety awareness program that helps her recognize risky and potentially dangerous situations that routinely occur on many university campuses of today.

    Learn to read the “red flags” of behavior, common grab escapes, the mechanics of power generation in close quarters, and how to reduce you reaction time.

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    WOMEN'S SELF-DEFENSE SEMINARS

    Bring your friends, sisters, daughters and mothers to this dynamic and fun class. You will have more confidence in your abilities and have a better understanding of self-protection. This program applies bare bones, no frills, survival techniques proven effective for surviving and escaping common street attacks.

    Corporate or Business Women’s Groups for Team Building, Sororities, Clubs. Call for availability.

Girls Street Smarts©

Imagine a safe, empowering space where your daughter can flourish. Picture gaining essential life skills like confidence building, assertiveness, and self-defense. Envision her voice growing stronger as she learns to set boundaries and navigate the world with grace and resilience.

Upcoming Events 2025:

Coming New Year 2025! Saturdays* Girls Street Smarts© Self-Defense 8-Week Course Workshops - $129

January 11 - March 1 2:00 to 3:30pm

Pre-teen/Teen Girls: 10-16 yrs.

Wear comfortable clothes and gym shoes. Equipment is supplied. *Pre-registration is required, $15 non-refundable registration fee to hold your spot. Fee deducted from balance, due three days prior to event start date.

What to Expect:

  • Safety Awareness: Dive deep into the realms of personal safety, both on the streets and in everyday life. Learn to recognize potential threats and the tactics used to undermine your confidence and wll being. From understanding the art of de-escalation to mastering the power of your voice, our program covers it all.

  • Arm her with the knowledge and strategies needed to confront societal challenges head-on. Our mental self-defense training will empower her to navigate tricky situations with confidence and poise, ensuring she emerges stronger and more resilient.

  • Gain introductory physical self-defense skills that is effective and easy to learn and remember. From common grab escapes to mastering proper stance and balance, you'll feel empowered as you discover the natural strength inherent in your body's biomechanics.

  • Get ready for lots of movement and excitement as you embark on this journey of self-discovery. Our program is designed to be engaging and enjoyable, ensuring that you not only learn valuable skills but also have a blast while doing so.

  • Don't wait until college is looming on the horizon to prioritize her safety. Our program offers a head start in safety awareness and self-defense skills, giving her the confidence and knowledge she needs to navigate the world with ease. By starting early, you as a parent and your daughter will not only relieve stress but also feel empowered knowing that she has the tools to stay safe in any situation.

  • With class sizes limited to 12, spaces fill up fast! Pre-registration is required. $15 non-refundable fee will secure a spot and will be deducted from the balance owing, due three days prior to the event date.

    If an event is yet to be announced, get on our mailing list to get class updates.

"I told my daughter if she wants to date, she has to take this seminar four to five times. I want her to internalize the information so that she will be ready. She loved it.

Ramona C, Wyandotte

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This program exceeded all of my expectations. The staff was professional and the volunteers were so helpful. I would highly recommend this program.

Dawn M, Northville

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“I took the women’s self defense class and learned so much. The staff and students are very friendly and eager to help. I would recommend this style and school to anyone. What a wonderful learning atmosphere that still has an element of fun.”

Leslie R, Garden City

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    CAMPUS SAFE WALK©

    TBA: Tentative - MONDAYS in JULY/AUGUST

    Apply today - Contact Us and Get on the Mailing List!

    This event could be scheduled as a 3 to 8 week course. Minimum five students needed to open the class.

  • WOMEN'S SELF DEFENSE

    ONE DAY SEMINAR - GROUPS WELCOMED

    Scheduled by demand for group classes. Ambrose Academy schedules periodically community events, dates to be announced.

    Get on our mailing list to keep updated on newly schedule events.

  • GIRL STREET SMARTS© FIELD TRIP

    BRING YOUR GROUP TO OUR SCHOOL

    Need a new and exciting field trip for your campers or troop? Whether you are looking for a safety awareness course, martial arts history and movement class, or need a program to earn a self-defense patch for your uniform, schedule your event today.