Women Only · Ages 13+ · No Experience Needed
Real
Self-Defence.
For Women.
Learn to protect yourself in a welcoming, women-only environment. 20 proven techniques. No strength required. No experience needed. Start any Monday or Saturday.
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Ottawa runs Women Empowered, a women-only self-defence class in Ottawa, at 1796 Woodward Dr inside Boxing 4 Health.
The Program
What is
Women Empowered®?
Women Empowered® is the official Gracie self-defence program for women, based on the proven techniques of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. In this 15-lesson program, you'll learn how to neutralize the 20 most common attacks — from having your hair grabbed to being pinned to the ground.
Unlike most self-defence programs that rely on strength and speed, Women Empowered® uses leverage, technique, and timing — so anyone, regardless of age or athletic ability, can make them work against a larger opponent.
You can start at any time, participate in any class without previous experience, and train in a completely women-only setting.
🌸 Earn Your Pink Belt!Upon completing the Women Empowered® program, you can test for promotion to pink belt. And once you earn it — you attend Women Empowered® classes FREE forever!
See It In Action
Watch Women Empowered®
Why Women Love It
What You Will Gain
We Know What You Are Thinking
"I Have Never Done
Anything Like This."
Neither had most of our students before their first class. That is exactly who this program is built for — complete beginners who want to feel safe and empowered.
Women-only environment — completely safe, supportive, and judgement-free
No experience or fitness level required — start exactly as you are
Start any Monday or Saturday — no waiting for a new session to begin
Wear comfortable gym clothes — uniform provided for your free trial
Bring a friend for extra comfort — friends train free on your first class
Ages 13 and up welcome — all body types, all fitness levels
Simple & Transparent
Schedule & Pricing
Real Women. Real Stories.
What Our Students Say
"I started training for the very first time this fall and love it! Right from the beginning Coach James made me feel very welcome and comfortable. To all the women thinking about trying it — DO IT! You won't regret it!"
"If you're a gal wondering if it'll be awkward, throw those worries away! Coach James was friendly and welcoming, and everyone was super encouraging — making me feel like I was hanging out with my brothers."
"Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Ottawa is hands down the best place for training. James is not only highly skilled but incredibly supportive and dedicated. My daughter and I both love it here!"
Ready to Feel Empowered?
Join the women of Ottawa who are building real confidence and real self-defence skills. Your first 10 days are completely free.
You can start any week. Adult memberships are monthly and begin whenever you book. Kids fees are prorated for the weeks left in the session.
Women Empowered FAQs
Yes. Women Empowered is a women-only self-defence class for ages 13 and up. Women also train in the mixed Gracie Combatives classes if they prefer, but the Women Empowered class itself is women only.
Women Empowered runs Mondays at 7:15 PM and Saturdays at 1:30 PM at 1796 Woodward Dr in Ottawa, inside Boxing 4 Health. You can start on any Monday or Saturday.
Membership starts at $90 per month for one class a week, $139 for two classes a week, or $159 per month for unlimited classes, in Canadian dollars plus HST. There is no long-term contract. Cancelling requires 60 days notice.
No. Women Empowered uses leverage, technique and timing rather than strength or speed, so the techniques work regardless of size or athletic background. No previous martial arts experience is needed.
Yes. Your first 10 consecutive days are free, with unlimited classes and a uniform provided. No credit card is required to book the free trial.
Yes. You can start any week of the year. Adult memberships are monthly and begin whenever you book. For kids, we prorate the fee for the weeks left in the session. Every new student trains free for 10 days first.