Self-Defense
Jujitsu • Kickboxing
Practical, real-world skills to defend yourself and stand your ground with confidence.
- Jujitsu fundamentals & ground control
- Kickboxing for strength & striking
- Situational awareness & escapes
For Women • By Women
Self-Defense & Firearm Safety
Giving Her the skills to Defend what she values
Jujitsu, kickboxing & gun safety, taught in a 100% women-only space in Lakewood, NJ.
Beginner-Friendly
Women-Only
No Experience Needed
Private & Group
What We Teach
Two Ways to Protect Yourself
Train in one or both. Every class is hands-on, supportive, and built around your pace.
Firearm Safety
USCCA Certified
Learn safe handling, storage, and range fundamentals from a certified instructor. Beginners welcome.
- Safe handling & storage
- Grip, stance & range basics
- Confidence & control, step by step
Why DefendHer
A Space Built for Women
100% Women-Only
A private, comfortable environment, every class, every time.
Beginner-Friendly
No experience needed. We start exactly where you are.
Private & Group
One-on-one focus or train together with friends.
Judgment-Free
Supportive, empowering coaching from women who get it.
Meet Your Instructors
Taught by Women, For Women
Jujitsu Instructor
Chana Garnick
Purple Belt
Chana is a purple belt in Brazilian jujitsu with years of experience on the mats. She built DefendHer’s self-defense program to be practical from day one: real techniques for real situations, taught with patience and zero intimidation. Her favorite student is the one who walks in saying “I’ve never done anything like this before.”
(732) 239-3112Firearms Instructor
Yael Quittner
USCCA Certified
Yael is a USCCA-certified firearms instructor who believes confidence starts with safety. She specializes in first-time shooters, guiding every student from the universal safety rules all the way to their first day at the range, at a pace that never feels rushed. Her goal for every woman who trains with her: leave feeling capable, informed, and in control.
(347) 232-9000From the Blog
Tips & Training Notes
Short reads from your instructors: awareness, technique, and what to expect in class.
Awareness
5 Situational-Awareness Habits Every Woman Should Build
Simple, everyday habits that make you a harder target. No training required to start.
Read the Post → Self-DefenseYour First Jujitsu Class: What to Actually Expect
What to wear, what we cover, and why nobody is watching you (everyone started as a beginner).
Read the Post → Firearm SafetyNew to Firearms? Start With These 4 Safety Rules
The universal rules every responsible gun owner lives by, explained in plain language.
Read the Post →Get Started
Book Your First Class
Call, text, or WhatsApp your instructor directly. Private lessons and group classes are available for both.
Lakewood, NJ