NOT YOUR AVERAGE “FREE” SEMINAR

Mean Girl Nation is our annual nationwide women’s self defense event—and the heart of our mission to protect future generations from human predators.

This fast-paced, entertaining two-hour seminar goes far beyond memorizing a few moves. We teach women how violence develops, how predators select and test potential victims, and how to recognize danger before physical force becomes necessary.

You’ll learn practical tools that can help protect you and the people you love from:

• Bullying

• Sexual assault and rape

• Human trafficking

• Stalking

• Abduction

• Domestic and interpersonal violence

• Active threats and violent attacks

• Other forms of predatory behavior

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

• Situational awareness and pre-attack indicators

• How predators think and choose their targets

• Verbal boundaries and command presence

• De-escalation and the Ladder of Escalation

• Mental preparation and common fear responses

• The foundational laws of self defense

• Escapes from common grabs and holds

• Basic striking and protective movement

• How everyday objects may be used as improvised defensive tools

• What to do immediately after a violent incident

This seminar combines violence prevention, psychology, realistic self defense, and hands-on physical training. Our techniques are designed to be practical, easy to understand, and adaptable to different ages, sizes, fitness levels, and physical abilities.

No prior experience is required. You do not need to be athletic, flexible, or “tough” to attend. Wear comfortable clothing, bring water, and come ready to learn in a safe, supportive, and judgment-free environment.

ABOUT MEAN GIRL SELF DEFENSE

Mean Girl Self Defense has taught more than 20,000 women through over 700 seminars and has certified more than 40 instructors across the United States.

Our curriculum was created by Founder and CEO Stacey Councilman, a 5-time IBJJF Master World Champion and internationally recognized women’s self defense instructor.

Stacey’s experience and qualifications include:

• Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Black Belt

• Third-Degree Kung Fu San Soo Black Belt

• Krav Maga Black Belt

• Advanced Civilian, Law Enforcement and Military Krav Maga Instructor

• Defensive Tactics Instructor

• Women’s Defensive Tactics Instructor

• Firearms Instructor

• Trauma-aware self defense educator

• 2024 United States Martial Arts Hall of Fame inductee for Empowering Systems for Women

Every Mean Girl Self Defense instructor completes formal certification, background screening, continuing education, and ongoing hands-on training. Our team brings experience from Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, Krav Maga, Muay Thai, boxing, wrestling, judo, Filipino martial arts, firearms, defensive tactics, health and safety, trauma awareness, and violence prevention.

We don’t teach women to live afraid.

We teach them to understand violence, recognize danger, trust themselves, set boundaries, and take action when necessary.

Real skills. Real confidence. Real change.

YOU ARE WORTH THE FIGHT.