Attacks on women are a recurring problem. Women are particularly at risk because they are a target for various types of violence, especially sexual violence. The perpetrators are often physically superior (more body mass, higher aggression potential), which means that the starting position is unequal. Many attacks are carried out by people known to the victim.
But as a woman, you don’t have to put up with this! With the right mindset, knowledge of various options for action, and simple techniques, you can protect yourself effectively. Want to learn what you can do against violence? Then join the self-defense course for women.
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You can also book women’s self-defense training as private lessons or for a closed group. Just ask!
Self-defense for women – in Zurich
The self-defense course for women is a real labor of love for the Functional Fighting team. As experts in violence prevention, it is important to us that women learn practical and effective techniques against violence – and do not have to rely on theorists who have no experience of violence themselves. The lead trainer is a woman, and you will learn real and effective self-defense against real violence in a safe environment. You will learn to strengthen your individual ability to act, trust in your strength, and defend yourself in an emergency.
Self-defense for women – the workshop topics
Successful self-defense for women is based on various building blocks. The actual technical handling of violent attacks is only one aspect, which is why we also cover the following topics in the workshop.
- Sharpen your awareness: There are usually warning signs that violence is about to occur. Only if you keep an eye on your surroundings will you see what is happening. If you focus your hearing on the outside world, you will be able to notice what is going on around you.
- Strengthen your intuition and trust your gut feeling: Women often intuitively know when a situation is dangerous. But they don’t trust their gut feeling because it wouldn’t be socially appropriate. You should trust your inner voice. If something feels wrong, then it is wrong.
- Keep your distance and set boundaries: Assaults are often preceded by boundary violations. These can be verbal or physical distance. It is particularly important to recognize your own boundaries, communicate them clearly and unambiguously, and not accept any violations.
- Actively seek help: Especially when women are out alone or in small groups, they should seek help in emergency situations. This can be staff at restaurants or public transportation, but also passersby or the police. If a situation becomes too intense, external support is necessary.
- Learn to defend yourself and fight with all means necessary: If you consistently follow the four tips above, you will reduce your risk of being attacked. However, this area in particular requires intensive training to ensure that you are able to act even in the worst-case scenario. Approaches from the Combatives and Senshido have proven particularly effective here, as they can also be used effectively by women. When the going gets tough, tough measures are necessary.
Knee strike: one of our primary weapons in self-defense for women
In the 2-day course, you will gain a new understanding of how to protect yourself and others from violence and assault.
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What you will learn from the self-defense course for women
From our experience with many women’s training courses, we know that our seminars and workshops always trigger positive changes. The most important of these are that after the self-defense course, you will be able to…
Set boundaries, demand respect, and defend yourself!
Gain confidence in your abilities!
Find access to your strength!
Move freely and without fear, even at night!
You are valuable. And no one has the right to control you.
Your trainer: Jeannette Vögeli & team
Jeannette Vögeli has been a trainer at Functional Fighting, the leading provider of simple and effective self-defense, since 2013. She is a lawyer and mother of two children.
Jeannette is a certified Street Combatives and Krav Maga instructor. She has attended women-specific courses with various providers and completed several training courses in applied psychology. She also has instructor training in women’s self-defense (Krav Maga, 500rising).
From her own experience, Jeannette knows how it feels to be helpless and vulnerable. Through her training and intensive study of the subject of violence, she now knows the strength that every woman possesses. She wants to pass on her knowledge of how to remain self-determined and capable of taking action to as many women as possible.
Other trainers and assistants are also involved in the course, so you will make great progress in a short time.
Requirements
You can participate if you are willing to actively participate in the seminar. This self-defense course is suitable for all women who are physically fit and mentally healthy. If you have any physical limitations or mental health issues, please contact us before registering.
You must be of legal age to participate. Women aged 16 and over can participate if accompanied by an adult relative.
Please note that offensive language is sometimes used during training and aggressive behavior is simulated. One training session on the second day of the course will be supported by a male trainer.
The course language is English.
Location
Functional Fighting
Training Center
Lavaterstrasse 67
8002 Zurich
Cost
Only 390 Swiss francs for two days of professional training in a pleasant group with professional trainers.
100 discount for full-time students (with proof).
Required equipment
Sportswear or loose, clean street clothes
Indoor sneakers (with non-marking soles)
Water to drink, food if required
Changing rooms and showers available
Registration
Please fill out this form to register.
Problems registering? Or have you been waiting for our response for more than two days? Then please contact us by email: office@functionalfighting.ch.
