Our Programs

We offer Women Empowered Self-Defense Seminars, video classes, private instruction!

Volunteers of the Empowered Heart's Self-Defense Programs teach the Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Women Empowered Program at Certified Training Centers.

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Our volunteers teach at these schools

Non-stranger Attack Strategy

Statistics show that 1 in 3 women may be attacked in their lifetime. More than 3 out of 4 women may be attacked by someone known to them. This video discusses non-stranger attack strategies and how to defend against them.

Our volunteers teach at these schools

We offer Women Empowered Self-Defense Seminars, Zoom classes, and

private instruction!

The Women Empowered (WE) Program is based on the principles of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu (GJJ). The Women Empowered Program teaches 20 techniques to neutralize the most common threats to women in an assault. GJJ does not rely on strength or power. It relies on leverage, technique and timing. The Women Empowered Program is taught to women of all ages and athletic abilities (including those who do not exercise), and from all walks of life. Self-defense is not limited to a set number of techniques; it’s a state of mind, and it begins with the belief that you are worth defending.

Free Women's Self-Defense Classes every other Saturday at Roosevelt Community Church in Phoenix, AZ.

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Who do we serve?

We help those who are ready for transformation to live an empowered life, and engage in self-defense training for physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.

How can we help?

For women who are interested in learning more about the Women Empowered Program, we are more than happy to provide you with more information and/or to help you connect with a Certified Training Center and/or Certified Instructor. There are Certified Training Centers in many countries. If there is not a Certified Training Center in your location, we will help you identify other opportunities for training. For some women, this is all that is needed. Send an email to empoweredheartinc@gmail.com and we will be happy to connect with you.

For women who want to learn, and need some financial assistance, we will be happy to connect with you to explore opportunities to assist you in your journey. If you are willing to invest in your growth and development, we will help you find a way. Please reach out to us at empoweredheartinc@gmail.com

How much do classes typically cost?

Here are typical costs for training at an Arizona Certified Training Center:

Drop-in Class - $25-$30

How would financial assistance work?

What does ‘paying it forward’ mean?

Often, we come across women who are proud and don’t want to accept financial help or feel bad or ashamed for needing the assistance. This is where ‘pay it forward’ comes in. ‘Paying it forward’ means there is no need for shame or guilt or any of the fear-based emotions. ‘Paying it forward’ could look like giving hope to another woman or girl by sharing your experience of how the self-defense training has transformed your life. Or, you may be able to make a donation to our non-profit or another non-profit to continue to help others on their journey. Or, you may become a Certified Instructor and teach others the valuable lessons you have learned from the self-defense training program. Or, the Creator in you may find other creative ways (financial or non-financial) to pay it forward.

Where our Volunteers Teach

Women's Self-Defense Classes

Several Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Certified Training Centers affiliated with Gracie University offer the Women Empowered Program. All Gracie University Certified Training Centers offer a 10-day free trial for any of their programs.

The volunteers of The Empowered Heart, Inc. teach at the following schools in Arizona:

-GJJ Chandler (N Dobson Rd & W Elliott Rd)

https://www.graciejiujitsuchandler.com

WE Classes are offered on Wednesdays 8-9pm and Saturdays 8-9am

-GJJ Scottsdale (Loop 101 & Talking Stick Way in the Pavillions,

8969 e. Talking Stick Way suite C-1)

https://www.graciejiu-jitsuscottsdale.com/

WE Classes are offered on Wed. & Fri. 9-10am, Wed. 6-7pm, Fri. 7-8pm & Sat. 8-9am

-GJJ West Mesa (1209 N. Country Club #B5/B6)

https://www.graciemesa.com/

WE Classes are offered on Wednesdays 8-9pm and Saturdays 9-10am

-GJJ Glendale (Bell Rd & 51st Avenue)

https://gjjglendale.com/

WE Classes are offered on Tues. 6:30-7:30pm

-GJJ Phoenix (Tatum & Thunderbird)

https://graciejiujitsuphoenix.com

WE Classes are offered on Tues. & Thurs. 9:30-10:30am, Tues. 6:30-7:30pm & Sat 9-10am