Women’s Self-Defense and BJJ

“Together we rise, together we grow, together we become unbreakable.”

Whether you’ve never stepped onto the mats or you’re looking to sharpen your skills, our Women’s Self Defense and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program is designed to help you become stronger, more confident, and better prepared for real-world situations-all in a supportive, women-focused environment.

Women’s Coach: Angelica Tanguma

Led by Coach Angelica, a lifelong martial artist with over 20 years of training, teaching, and competition experience, every class focuses on practical skills that empower you both on and off the mats.

Women’s BJJ: Saturdays at 9:30am

Women’s Self Defense: Mondays at 8:30pm and Saturdays at 10:30am

No Experience Necessary.

All Fitness Levels Welcome.

Your First Class is FREE!

Why Train with Coach Angelica?

Coach Angelica is a 2nd Degree Blackbelt in Taekwondo, Purple Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and Competitor. Having trained since the age of five and taught students for many years, her approach combines technical instruction with practical, real-world self-defense.

Her classes are welcoming, encouraging, and challenging, creating an environment where women can grow at their own pace while learning skills that truly matter.

Women’s Self Defense

Learn Skills That Work.

You’ll learn realistic techniques based on awareness, leverage, and effective decision-making that can help you protect yourself when it matters most.

Classes focus on:

Situational awareness and prevention
Boundary setting and verbal de-escalation
Escaping common grabs and holds
Defense against chokes and hair grabs
Ground survival and getting back to your feet
Basic striking fundamentals
Using leverage instead of strength
Building confidence under pressure

Our Goal is Simple:

Help you avoid danger whenever possible-and know what to do if avoidance isn’t an option.

Mondays 8:30pm & Saturdays 10:30am

Women’s Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Build Confidence One Class at a Time

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu teaches you how to control, escape, and defend yourself against larger opponents using techniques instead of strength. Every class is structured to help beginners learn comfortably while continuing to challenge experienced students.

What You’ll Learn: