Self Defense Training HQ
for Girls & Women
Our classes can be life changing and life saving.
Featured Classes
Self Defense and Home Safety Clearing
Join Greg Jackson, Mike Winkeljohn, and Heather Winkeljohn for a powerful, hands-on self-defense experience designed for couples, men, women, and individuals! Step into realistic scenarios as you learn how to safely clear your home and protect your loved ones during a home invasion.
This is a rare opportunity to train together, communicate under pressure, and build a plan that could make all the difference in a crisis.
- Train using actual rooms and hallways inside Jackson Wink
- Work through guided scenarios with airsoft training tools
- Develop a clear, actionable family safety plan
Pricing:
- $156.42 / one-time for individuals
- $290.18 / one-time for couples (or bring a buddy and save $)
- $80.91 / for refresher course
Class Dates:
- June 20th, 3 PM to 6 PM
Adaptive Self-Defense: Safety Strategies for Women
This is a self-defense class designed for women with health conditions, chronic illness, or physical disabilities
You don’t need strength, speed, or perfect mobility to protect yourself.
For years, the Winkeljohns operated an adaptive MMA, non profit for disabled youth and teens. They also have an adult daughter, with hemiplegia.This supportive and judgment-free class will help you build confidence, awareness, and the ability to respond under pressure.
What You’ll Learn:
- How to recognize danger early and avoid unsafe situations
- Simple, effective self-defense techniques that don’t rely on strength
- How to manage fear and overcome the freeze response
- Verbal boundary setting and using your voice with confidence
- Adaptive techniques
- How to use everyday items for personal safety
Price: $30.20 / one-time
Class Dates
- June 6th, 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Smart Girl Self Defense Course
New to Self Defense or want to enhance what you already know? Smart Girl Self Defense is designed for women who have never trained before — or who may want to enhance what they know, add simple, practical basics they can actually use. No intimidation. No pressure. No need to be athletic or experienced.
You’ll learn how to:
- Recognize and avoid dangerous situations
- Set strong verbal and physical boundaries
- Break free from common grabs and holds
- Use simple, effective techniques
We train in a supportive, respectful environment where you can build confidence and leave feeling more secure.
- This isn’t about fear.
- It’s about feeling capable, prepared, and strong in your own body.
- Start where you are. We’ll meet you there.
Price: $96 / one-time
Class Dates:
- May 16th, 3 PM to 7 PM
- June 27th, 3 PM to 7 PM
Fight Back! Skills and Drills for Self Defense
Already taken a Smart Girl Self Defense class? Keep your skills sharp and confidence high with our weekly training sessions!
- Review & drill grabs, holds, strikes, kicks, blocks
- Fight back from the ground
- Learn realistic knife/weapon escapes
- Build confidence & proficiency
- Includes access to all Fit 2 Hit classes!
Price: $74.43 / month
(4x / month | $69 / month + tax ($74.43))
Note:
There is no class on the 1st Thursday of each month. This class will be held on Friday instead.
Requirements:
- Prerequisite: Smart Girl Self Defense class must be taken prior to taking this class.
- For Ages 12 thru Adult
Class Dates:
- Every Thursday: 4:45 PM to 5:45 PM (Instructor Heather)
Fit2Hit Defense Fitness
These classes are for all levels of fitness. In here you’ll sweat, punch bags and mitts, learn a variety of kickboxing kicks and apply the very techniques we teach in the Smart Girl Self Defense class. They’re great for stress relief and improving your fitness level or adding to your current fitness routine.
Price: $61.49 / 16 classes per month or $97.09 / one-time for a 10-class bundle (Punchcard).
Note:
- Those who are interested in Fit2Hit and have not previously taken any Fit2Hit classes can enroll in a free class using the Get a Free Class button below.
- There is no class on the first Thursday of each month. That class will be held on Friday instead.
Weekly Recurring Classes:
- Monday: 5:30 – 6:30 PM (Instructor Heather)
- Tuesday: 5:30 – 6:30 PM (Instructor Jordan)
- Wednesday: 5:30 – 6:30 PM (Instructor Dalea)
- Thursday: 5:45 – 6:45 PM (On the 1st Thursday of every month this class is moved to Friday, Instructor Heather)
- Friday: 5:30 – 6:30 PM (Instructor Heather)
Listen to Our Podcast
She Fights
Hosted by Heather Winkeljohn
Resilience has a voice. She Fights is a new podcast hosted by Heather Winkeljohn featuring raw, honest conversations with women who have faced adversity and rebuilt their lives.
Through deeply human storytelling, the show explores resilience, survival, and the quiet strength it takes to keep going.
All Smart Girl Classes
Learn self-defense while staying active and in shape.
About
Smart Girl
Self-Defense
Smart Girl Self Defense by Jackson Wink is a place where girls and women of a variety of ages and abilities can come learn practical self defense, in a non intimidating and fun environment. Walking into an MMA gym or self defense class can be intimidating, so the Winkeljohns created a place just for girls and women.
Here you can get basic, self defense skills and fitness training.
Smart Girl Self Defense Mobile App
Train anywhere with the Smart Girl Self Defense mobile app. Available on all major app stores.
The Team
Program Founders
Coach Mike & Heather Winkeljohn
Meet the Team
Heather Winkeljohn | Head Coach
Mike Winkeljohn | Head Coach
Dayna | Coach
Jordan | Coach
Dalea | Coach
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