Self-Defense Skills
Practical martial arts techniques adapted for real-world scenarios — empowering women to protect themselves with confidence and situational awareness.
Women's Empowerment Program
Strong Women
Project
Assert. Alert. Act.
A women's empowerment and self-defense program rooted in martial arts, emotional resilience, and community sisterhood. Available as a single 45–90 minute workshop or as a structured multi-session full program for partner sites.
45–90 Min Workshop
Full Program for Partners
200+
Women Served
85%
Report Increased Confidence
45–90
Min Workshop Format
2018
Year Founded
Program Pillars
Four Pillars of Empowerment
Whether delivered as a single workshop or a full program, every session is built on four interconnected pillars that create lasting transformation.
Emotional Resilience
Building inner strength through mindfulness, boundary-setting, and emotional regulation — tools that extend far beyond the training mat.
Community & Sisterhood
A supportive cohort of women who train, grow, and uplift one another — creating lasting bonds and a shared sense of purpose.
Leadership Development
Participants develop confidence, assertiveness, and advocacy skills that translate into leadership roles in their families and communities.
How We Deliver
Delivery Options
The Strong Women Project is designed to meet communities where they are — from a single event to a sustained partnership.
Single Workshop
Ideal for events, community days, and one-time programming
Full Partner Program
Suggested for schools, community centers, and partner organizations
Curriculum Topics
What Participants Learn
Each topic can stand alone as a focused workshop or be sequenced into a full program. In the full program format, topics build progressively — from awareness and prevention through physical skills, digital safety, and community leadership.
01
Awareness & Boundary Setting
Understanding personal space, recognizing threats, and communicating limits clearly.
02
Verbal De-escalation
Using voice, posture, and language to defuse confrontations before they escalate.
03
Physical Self-Defense
Core martial arts techniques — escapes, blocks, and counter-movements — taught in a safe, supportive environment.
04
Digital Safety
Navigating online harassment, protecting personal information, and responding to cyber threats.
05
Trauma-Informed Healing
Processing past experiences through movement, reflection, and peer support circles.
06
Community Leadership
Graduates become mentors and advocates — extending the program's impact to the next cohort.
Who This Program Is For
Women and girls ages 14 and up
Survivors of domestic violence or harassment
Women seeking confidence and physical fitness
Community leaders and advocates
Mothers who want to model strength for their children
Anyone who wants to feel safer in their daily life
Program Details
Workshop Format45–90 minutes, any location
Full Program6 sessions × 90 min (suggested)
LocationCINA Center or partner site
LanguagesEnglish, Portuguese, Spanish
CostFree for qualifying participants
CertificationCINA Strong Women Graduate Certificate (full program)
Book a Workshop or Partner With Us
Whether you need a single 45–90 minute session for your community event or want to bring the full program to your organization, we'd love to hear from you.
Or email us directly at [email protected]