Women’s Self-Defense Program
Empower Yourself with Practical Self-Defense Skills
Our Women’s Self-Defense Program at Team United MMA is designed to equip you with the skills and confidence to protect yourself in real-world situations. Led by experienced instructors Didy Kane and Travis Luszey, this program focuses on practical techniques that are easy to learn and effective in high-stress environments
Our Instructors
Didy Kane
Coach
Didy (DD) is a stage three breast cancer survivor with over 18 years of experience in correctional facilities. She is certified in Krav Maga, Gracie Survival Tactics, and Taser, and served as a Defensive Tactics Instructor for over a decade. Didy led a high-risk operations team at one of Washington’s largest county jails, where she developed and implemented the She-Shield Survival program. Her mission is to empower participants with practical self-defense techniques rooted in her extensive experience.
Travis Luszey
Coach
Travis, co-founder of She-Shield Survival alongside Didy Kane, has over 18 years of law enforcement experience, including work as a bounty hunter. He specializes in ground survival, weapon retention, and less-lethal impact weapons as a Defensive Tactics Instructor. Travis is committed to delivering a comprehensive self-defense workshop, drawing on his deep expertise in tactical training.
Program Highlights
Situational Awareness: Learn to identify potential threats and stay safe in various environments. Awareness is the first step to self-defense.
Striking Techniques: Master basic strikes including punches, kicks, elbows, and knees. Improve your power and accuracy to defend yourself effectively.
Choke Defense: Develop quick reaction and leverage techniques to escape from front, side, and rear chokes.
Ground Survival: Understand ground positioning and movement to defend against common ground attacks.
Practical Application: Apply all the techniques learned in controlled, real-life scenarios. Receive personalized feedback from our expert instructors.
Why Choose Our Program?
Expert Instruction: Our instructors, Didy and Travis, bring over 36 years of combined experience in law enforcement, tactical training, and defensive tactics instruction.
Empowerment Focused: Beyond just techniques, we emphasize building your confidence and mental resilience.
Supportive Environment: Our classes are welcoming and supportive, ensuring a safe space for women to learn and grow.
Program Details:
- Duration: 5 weeks, with one-hour sessions each week
- Start Date: October 2, 2024
- Location: Team United, 12901 28th Pl NE Unit 5, Lake Stevens, WA 98258
