About In-Defense

In-Defense is a 501c3 Not-for-Profit organization established in 2002, dedicated to the empowerment of women and children.  

We believe that all people should have the knowledge and skills to be aware of danger and to protect themselves from harm. While there is no formula and there are no guarantees in life, our goal at IN-DEFENSE, is to give you a “toolbox” of  knowledge and skills that you can draw upon when faced with new situations in your life.  

We believe that 90% of self-defense is risk recognition, risk awareness, risk reduction and risk avoidance. We offer  safety awareness and life skills for children and women, by giving them information that will help them recognize, be aware, reduce and avoid situations in their lives that might place them at risk. We also teach the verbal and physical skills needed to escape violence and victimization. 

Our objective is: 

“To educate and empower women and children through the development of physical, intellectual and emotional self-reliance.” 

At IN-DEFENSE, we want to help you explore your life and to take your awareness to a new level. It is not about how much more or how much less you can or cannot do compared to some one else. It is all about you. 

IN-DEFENSE wants you to increase your personal power and your self-esteem.  Replace fear, uncertainty and confusion with confidence, knowledge and self-esteem. 

Become self-reliant, and learn to…"be there for YOURSELF.”