It’s not every day that you have the chance to learn something new that could potentially save your life.

In-person event Ponte Vedra Beach Florida!

Sunday, October 9th! 10 AM – 2 PM EST for Adults and students 12 and up

Kids ages 5-11 3 PM – 4 PM

Adults $40.

Students and Kids $10

Meet a few of your Instructors

Knowing how to defend yourself can help you feel less anxious in public, or fearful when walking alone. Self-defense classes will give you the ability to protect yourself and overcome an attacker.

We all need to learn self-defense – people like you and me.

In our self-defense workshops , you will:

  • improve strength and endurance.
  • sharpen your reflexes to respond more quickly to attack
  • learn where to step and throw your punches and kicks so you can escape.
  • enhance your awareness skills
  • Learn key skills and learn how to trust your instincts
  • Using your voice as a weapon
  • Avoidance and Deescalation skills
  • How to safely avoid the need for a confrontation altogether
  • Determination skills
  • How to spot dangers and potential threats
  • Prevention techniques
  • Stopping an attacker in his tracks by acting early
  • Simple physical techniques and skills

-Having a fighting and survival mindset. How to turn the tables when you need to!

-Simple physical self defense skills based on your bodies natural reactions. No partner needed, everyone should know these!

…and most importantly

You will gain the confidence and freedom to fully explore the world, meet new people and find new ways to engage with others.

Group and Scheduled Options

Group Options

For groups of 10 or more

2 Hour LIVE online Sessions

  • $60 USD pp, for 10+ people.

These are LIVE 2-hour sessions, time coordinated your group.

In Person Sessions is + $100 USD Fee.

Contact us to schedule your Group Online Hopefull Handbag Self-Defense Workshop Group Session!

Scheduled Workshops

Women’s Self Defense Teen and Adults

October 9, time and place to be announced

Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, USA

4 Hour In Person Workshop

  • Cost is $40 USD pp
  • Discounts for teenagers
  • Scholarships for survivors available (Click here to apply)

Hopefull Handbags Self-Defense Workshop

HH I’m Power Mentality Team

Meet One of Your Instructors, Gulshen Bano. Founder of Strike Back Self Defence for Women . Hopefull Handbags Global Self Defense Coordinator

Gulshen is on a mission to empower girls and women so they are confident and able to protect themselves no matter where they are. Gulshen runs UK’s only Women’s only Krav Maga School. After being a pharmacist for 20 years she found her self having to defend herself in a few incidences and physical attacks, this is when she came across Krav Maga.

“I believe Self Defence is a life skill all females should know.

A Self Defense Advocate for women globally. These skills can potentially save your life.

Meet Your Instructor, Cathlene Miner, Kickboxing Self Defense Instructor, Founder and CEO Hopefull Handbags Global

As the founder of Hopefull Handbags Global and working with Domestic Abuse survivors daily and a mom of 4, she knows the importance of learning Self Defense. With over 30 years experience in the fitness world, Cathlene has always been passionate about teaching others. Cathlene teaches the modality of Kickboxing in a Self Defense form to gain basics of safety and awareness.

“I am a firm believer that Self Defense can save your life. Awareness and practice is key.”

Meet Your Instructor, Master Clyde “Stinger” Robinson. Founder of Fitness Unlimited Learning Centre and President of Hopefull Handbags Global Charity Trinidad and Tobago.

As a 6th Degree Black Belt in Martial Arts with expertise in Self Defense, Jo-Sin-Do Breathing and Stretching Therapy, Emergency Medical First Responder, Reiki, Foundation of Sports Psychology Program, and Inducted into the NAFMA Hall of Fame Master Robinson is skilled and passionate about teaching self defense to male and females. He knows that these skills can potentially lives.

“Learning Self Defence is for all”