Blue Ridge Self Defense

10/03/2026

Great night of training with these ladies at our SAFE Women’s Self Defense Workshop last night.

09/28/2026

We are thrilled to announce that we have been voted the Lynchburg area's Best Self Defense class again (now 8 years and running!) by News & Advance Reader's Choice Awards! We are so honored to serve our local community, and we appreciate everyone's continued support! Thank you to everyone that continues to vote for us year after year!

09/26/2026

We had a great evening training the young ladies from Dance and Music Creations!

09/26/2026

SAFE Women’s Self-Defense Workshop

Friday, October 2 | 6:30–8:00 PM
Cost: $25
Would you know what to do if someone followed you to your car, grabbed you, or refused to back away?

Our SAFE Women’s Self-Defense Workshop focuses on practical skills women can actually use — regardless of size, strength, or previous experience.

You’ll learn:
• Situational awareness and recognizing potential threats
• How to create distance and set strong boundaries
• Simple, effective striking techniques
• Escapes from common grabs and holds
• What to do when confronted in real-world situations

No experience necessary. Come in comfortable clothes and be ready to learn skills that could make a difference when it matters most.

09/09/2026

𝗦𝗔𝗙𝗘 𝗪𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗡’𝗦 𝗦𝗘𝗟𝗙-𝗗𝗘𝗙𝗘𝗡𝗦𝗘 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗣

Could you protect yourself if you had to?

Join us for a hands-on SAFE Women’s Self-Defense Workshop designed to teach practical, effective skills that can help you respond with confidence in a dangerous situation.

📅 Friday, October 2
⏰ 6:30–8:00 PM
💲 Only $25
https://blueridgema.com/promo/self-defense-awareness

During this 90-minute workshop, you’ll learn:
• Practical self-defense techniques
• How to respond to common grabs and attacks
• Striking and escape skills
• Situational awareness and personal safety strategies
• Simple techniques you can actually remember under stress
Tag a friend you'd like to bring with you!

09/01/2026

Join us 𝗙𝗥𝗜𝗗𝗔𝗬, 𝗢𝗖𝗧𝗢𝗕𝗘𝗥 𝟮 - 𝟲:𝟯𝟬-𝟴:𝟬𝟬𝗣𝗠 for our SAFE Women’s Self-Defense Workshop.

✨ Women ages 13+
💲 Just $25
📍 Blue Ridge Self Defense

Space is limited — reserve your spot today!
https://blueridgema.com/promo/self-defense-awareness

07/20/2026

04/22/2026

𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗗𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗢𝗰𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻

You don’t rise to the occasion… you fall to your level of training.

In a stressful situation, your body does what it’s practiced.

So the question is — what have you practiced?

Our SAFE Women's Self Defense Workshop gives you simple, repeatable skills designed for real-life situations.

📅 April 24 | 6:30–8:00 PM
Cost: $30
https://blueridgema.com/promo/self-defense-awareness

04/20/2026

𝗜𝘁 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝗙𝗮𝘀𝘁

Most dangerous situations don’t look dangerous… until they are.

They happen fast.
They happen close.
And they don’t give you time to “figure it out.”

That’s why preparation matters.

At Blue Ridge Self Defense, we teach simple, realistic skills you can actually use under pressure. Our next SAFE Women's Self Defense Workshop is coming up this Friday night!

https://blueridgema.com/promo/self-defense-awareness

🗓 April 24 | 6:30–8:00 PM
Cost: $30
Message us to reserve your spot.

04/15/2026

𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝗿?

It’s not just about you.

It’s about your kids.
Your family.
The people who count on you.

Being aware and prepared isn’t fear — it’s responsibility.

Take 90 minutes to invest in your safety and confidence.

Join us for our SAFE Women's Self Defense Workshop!

🗓 April 24 | 6:30–8:00 PM
Cost: $30
Call or text 540-676-4348 to register