Program

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.

This class focuses on realistic, practical safety strategies tailored to your body, your abilities, and your everyday life.

Led by a nurse, former educator and self defense instructor, Heather Winkeljohn and her husband, world renowned Coach, Mike Winkeljohn.

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:

  1. How to recognize danger early and avoid unsafe situations
  2. Simple, effective self-defense techniques that don’t rely on strength
  3. How to manage fear and overcome the freeze response
  4. Verbal boundary setting and using your voice with confidence
  5. Adaptive techniques
  6. How to use everyday items for personal safety

Who This Class Is For:

  1. Women with chronic illness
  2. Women with limited mobility or physical disabilities
  3. Anyone recovering from injury
  4. Beginners who want a slower-paced, supportive environment

No experience or fitness level required.

What Makes This Class Different:

✔ Nurse-led approach focused on safety and injury prevention

✔ Techniques adapted to your body—not the other way around

✔ Emphasis on awareness, and decision-making

✔ A safe, empowering space to learn at your own pace

Class Format (90 Minutes):

  1. Nervous system training & panic control
  2. Awareness and boundary setting
  3. Adaptive physical techniques

Price: $30.20 / one-time

Class Dates

  1. June 6th, 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM

You Are Capable of Protecting Yourself

This class is about working with your body, not against it—and giving you the tools to respond when it matters most..

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