She Prepared
Sources: CDC/NISVS, Gitnux Safety Research, University of Oregon Empowerment Self-Defense, ScienceDirect
Violent crime. Hate crime. Random attacks. It almost doesn't bear thinking about.
But here's the truth: being prepared could be the difference between a traumatic experience that haunts you for life… and a skillful reaction that gets you out of harm's way.
Six major studies — including a large randomised control trial — found that women who complete self-defense training are more likely to avoid assault if targeted, and less likely to be targeted in the first place. Training doesn't just teach you to fight. It changes how you carry yourself, how you read a room, and how predators assess you.
Yet most women never train. Not because they don't want to — but because no one showed them something that felt designed for them.
Krav Maga is the self-defense system developed by the Israeli military. Not a sport. Not a performance art. A survival system — designed to be:
No martial arts background needed. Techniques are built on natural reflexes, not years of practice.
Real-world scenarios, not choreographed sequences. Every technique is pressure-tested against resistance.
Leverage and technique over size and strength. Designed so a smaller person can neutralise a larger attacker.
Love them or hate them, the Israeli military wrote the book on hand-to-hand self-defense.
Now you can learn what they know.
Practical techniques designed for real situations — not tournament points.
Learn to read environments, identify threats before they escalate, and position yourself for safety. The first and most important skill — most attacks can be prevented before they begin.
Break free from grabs, chokes, bear hugs, and wrist holds. Techniques that use leverage and body mechanics — not brute strength — to create distance and escape.
Palm strikes, elbow strikes, knee strikes, and kicks designed for maximum impact from a smaller frame. Every strike targets vulnerable areas that don't require strength to be effective.
What to do if you're taken to the ground. Guard positions, escapes from mount, and how to get back to your feet — the techniques most women's self-defense courses skip.
Awareness strategies and positioning for scenarios involving more than one aggressor. How to create barriers, use the environment, and prioritize escape over engagement.
Eyes, throat, groin, knees — the vulnerable points that equalize any size difference. Precise, repeatable techniques that create a window to escape.
Self-defense training reduces the likelihood of completed assault by over 80% compared to no resistance. The single most effective protective action a woman can take.
Source: ScienceDirect meta-analysis
Women who complete self-defense training are not only better at defending themselves — they are less likely to be targeted at all. Training changes posture, awareness, and confidence signals.
Source: University of Oregon
Self-defense training decreases fear and anxiety while increasing self-efficacy and self-esteem. The transformation is mental as much as physical.
Source: Empowerment Self-Defense research
“I used to cross the street when I saw a group of men at night. I still cross the street — that's smart awareness. But now I don't cross it with my heart pounding. I cross it knowing I have options if something goes wrong.”
— Krav Maga student, 8 months training
“My daughter asked me why I was learning to fight. I told her I'm not learning to fight — I'm learning to never feel helpless. She asked if she could join. She was 14.”
— Mother of two, started at 41
“The first class I cried afterwards. Not because it was hard — because I realised how unprepared I'd been for my entire adult life. Now I feel like I've finally caught up.”
— Self-defense student, age 33
24/7 access to expert-led Krav Maga video courses designed specifically for women. No martial arts background required. Learn at your own pace — stream on any device, replay any technique, train on your schedule.
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Techniques designed around smaller frames, leverage, and real-world scenarios
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How to read environments and identify threats before they escalate. The Cooper Color Code and baseline reading.
How to break free from wrist grabs, chokes, bear hugs, and ground pins using leverage — not strength.
Why the Israeli military system is the #1 recommended self-defense for women. vs. Karate, BJJ, Boxing.
First date safety strategies — digital verification, situational awareness, and what to do if something goes wrong.
Self-defense guide for college women. The 18-24 age group faces 3x higher risk of sexual violence.
60% of female runners have been harassed. Route planning, awareness, and what to do if followed.
Every stat you need to know: 1 in 5, 71%, 80%+ reduction, 3x risk. All sourced.
By David & Eytan. The companion book to the Be Prepared course — covering the philosophy behind Krav Maga for women, the evidence for self-defense training, and practical guidance for building a personal safety mindset.
Available on Kindle. Coming soon.
When it mattered most,
she was ready.