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Basic Course (Women's Self Defense)

Learn Full-Force self-defense techniques in the heart of New York City! Gain the confidence and skills you need to realistically fight back and turn fear into power. Join our life-changing Women's Self-Defense Weekend Workshop at Model Mugging Self-Defense.

  • All levels
  • 18 and older
  • $595
  • 21 hours over 2 sessions

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  • $595
  • 21 hours over 2 sessions
  • Class address will be emailed after registration.
    Graduation demo: 10/29 6:30pm to 7:30pm
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Class Description

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What you'll learn in this self improvement class:

Learn Full-Force Self Defense in TWO Days!

  • You will strike full-force to the padded attacker!
  • Practice with NO Restrictions!
  • Life Changing Experience!
  • Learn to Realistically Fight Back!
  • Turn Fear into Power!

New York City Women’s Self Defense Weekend Workshop

Our Self Defense Training Class Weekend is a comprehensive program based on extensive applied research with 45 years of experience and organized upon the Five Principles of Self Defense©.

Our Self Defense Training Class Weekend graduates gain personal experiences from fighting back through Adrenaline Stress Training that decreases the need to fight by instilling self-confidence and control. 

Why Model Mugging is the Best Self Defense System for Women

  • Use the Power of Your Fear
  • Apply the Five Principles of Self Defense
  • Decades of Crime Analysis and Research
  • Realistic Options in Adrenalized Conditions
  • Original Full-Force Training System
  • Practice Without Restrictions
  • The best equipment allows full-force strikes to padded attacker’s head, groin, etc.
  • Small – Safe – Supportive Class Sizes
  • Personalize Your Scenarios
  • Short – Intense – Comprehensive
  • Realistic – Options – Empowering
  • Time Efficient and Cost Effective
  • A Life Changing Experience

You will strike full-force to the padded attacker!


Refund Policy

Cancellation Policy

  • A minimum of 31 business days notice is required (prior to the date of the class in which you are enrolled) for refund of your tuition, minus a $50.00 cancellation fee.

Rescheduling Policy

  • Rescheduling a class less than 6 business days prior to your class results in a $50.00 change fee.
  • Rescheduling a class more than 6 business days prior to your class does not incur a change fee.

Transfer into a future class must occur within one year from date of request for transfer.

If after beginning the course, you decide not to complete it, your tuition cannot be refunded. However, we give you the option of completing the course at another date without additional charge. It is your responsibility to watch for convenient dates and let us know you will be attending.


If the school cancels your class due to low enrollment or because others canceled from a course, you will receive a refund of your tuition less a 5% non-refundable registration fee. Alternatively, you can elect to be transferred into a future class without incurring a “change fee.” You will not be charged the difference of any increased tuition.

In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

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Model Mugging Self Defense

Model Mugging is the Original Adrenaline Stress Training Course.

Model Mugging Self Defense® emphasizes personal safety and overcoming fears of assault through teaching role model mastery.

Small class size instruction puts the emphasis on realistic techniques that are easy to use in everyday situations....

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