A Warrior in the Garden
Providing Self-Defense Training and Education to Northeast Ohio
Training Designed to Fit Your Needs
Real-world skills. Powerful mindset shifts. Training designed for your life.
At A Warrior in the Garden, we offer a range of self-defense trainings to meet you where you are — whether you’re brand new, preparing for college, building team strength, or just ready to stop feeling unsafe. Every program is grounded in practical skills, behavioral safety, and the belief that you are capable of more than you think.
We believe in making self-defense training convenient and accessible by bringing it directly to you. We partner with local groups and organizations to host classes at their locations, ensuring training is available where it's most needed. If you have a space and a group interested in training, we'd love to work with you to bring our classes to your area. Contact us to learn more!
Monthly Self-Defense Classes
Open to the public | 3 hours | Mayfield Heights
Straightforward, hands-on training focused on simple, effective moves that anyone can use. These classes prioritize skill-building over speed and are ideal for beginners.
⚠️ Classes may cancel if fewer than 8 people register.
Personal Protection
Goal-Setting Session
This one-on-one coaching session is designed to help you identify your Self-Defense goals and create a tailored plan to achieve them. During this 2-hour session, we will discuss your safety concerns, identify realistic goals, and create a personalized training plan. This session is ideal for women who are interested in taking control of their personal safety and are looking for a structured approach to begin incorporating Self-Defense principles into their lifestyle.
R.A.D. Self Defense Bootcamp
The R.A.D. (Rape Aggression Defense) Basic Self-Defense Program is a comprehensive, women-only course that focuses on a wholistic approach to personal protection, including awareness, prevention, risk reduction, and hands-on defense training. Taught by Victoria, a certified R.A.D. instructor, this program empowers women by teaching practical Self-Defense techniques and strategies designed to defend against various types of assaults. With an emphasis on realistic scenarios and dynamic impact training, participants gain the confidence and skills needed to protect themselves effectively in real-world situations.
Intro to Personal Protection Tools (60 Min)
Your most powerful weapon is your voice. But when communication breaks down and violence ensues, what weapons do you turn to? In this class, get an introduction to the vast world of self-defense tools, from personal protection alarms to firearms and everything in between. Learn the pros and cons of each so that you can make informed decisions as to which tools to arm yourself with to protect yourself, your home, and your loved ones.
Intro to Self-Defense
(60 Min)
What is this thing called 'Self Defense'? For many, the idea of self-defense is comparable to learning a martial art, or attending a 4 hour class that covers all things you should or should not do to stay safe. But this perspective is far from the truth. In this course, we will dive into why personal protection is more important than ever, the various aspects of self defense, and how you can start your journey towards feeling confident in your abilities to defend yourself and your loved ones.
Custom Classes
Is there a specific Self-Defense topic you would like covered for yourself, your family, or a group? Let's chat.
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