The Safety Team/Empowerment Self Defense: Together We Prevent Violence & Heal Trauma
About
This martial arts gym offers MMA and karate disciplines through a unique empowerment self-defense approach that focuses on violence prevention and trauma healing. The training environment is welcoming and beautiful, with classes held at Aikido of Champlain Valley's facility. Instructors provide necessary foundations while teaching practical moves, using engaging methods like skits and role play to make learning both fun and effective.
reviewsWhat Members Say
Members consistently praise the empowering and affirming experience, noting they leave reenergized and inspired. They highlight the welcoming environment, particularly appreciating women-only spaces that foster connection and comfort. Specific classes like "Hit the Pads" and Level 1/2 workshops receive enthusiastic recommendations for building confidence and practical self-defense skills. The team of instructors earns praise for bringing different insights and keeping workshops engaging through role play.
rate_reviewGoogle Reviews (5)
Kate Kelly
6 months ago
We took the "Hit the Pads" class and loved it. It was so refreshing to renew our self-defense skills in a welcoming environment and beautiful space at Aikido of Champlain Valley!
Anja Pfeffer
6 months ago
What an amazing way to reconnect with other ESD instructors and participants and to practice the Level 1 techniques! To be honest, I did not want the evening to stop. Even after a long week of work and a long drive on a Friday evening, this was just what I needed. I left reenergized and inspired, and I am already looking forward to the next Hit the Pads Class. Thank you for offering such an empowering and affirming experience!
Bryanna Requarth
4 months ago
Had a blast learning how to be safe and protect myself! Being able to see all these women empower themselves gave me such enjoyment and pride. 100% recommend
B H
5 months ago
I took level 1, and I am so glad I did! I learned many useful skills. It was comforting to be in a space with women only and connect with them. I hope to take level 2 and other workshops! I highly recommend this amazing team. The team helps keep the workshop engaging with skits/role play. A fun way to learn!
Elizabeth Downey
2 years ago
Just walked out of doing Level 1 & 2 self defense classes with The Safety Team and cannot recommend these workshops highly enough. A great team of instructors who bring different insights and experience. Not only do you have the opportunity to learn some really helpful moves but they also provide necessary foundations which I loved. As someone who was looking to just build confidence in my own body after experiencing a handful of physical assaults in different scenarios, I also found the ability to vocalize my boundaries and use my body in a way that works best for me. Take these workshops and take up space!
Contact
Business office only, for workshops' location, please refer to the website or the welcome email, 27 Rye Cir, South Burlington, VT 05403, USA