# Women’s Only Self Defense

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## Women’s Only Self Defense

Tactical Fitness Austin is proud to introduce a comprehensive women’s-only self-defense clinic focusing on firearm and hand-to-hand combat best practices. This course is meticulously designed to impart essential defensive skills and fundamental security awareness for women. The program commences with a 4-hour Defensive Pistol Fundamentals class by Tactical Fitness Austin, ensuring a thorough foundation in self-defense techniques. The course concludes with a 3-hour self-defense clinic, providing women with practical skills to enhance their personal security.

## Women’s Self-Defense Promo

## Train with Tactical Fitness Austin

- What You’ll Learn
- What You’ll Need

##### **FIREARMS**

- Handgun Familiarity & Safety
- Concealed Carry Best Practices
- Defensive [Pistol Fundamentals](https://tacticalfitnessaustin.com/handgun-fundamentals/)
- Dynamic Pistol Applications (Baseline)

##### **HAND TO HAND COMBAT**

- Gaining and Understanding Violence
- Freeze, Flight or Fight – Fighting Back Sooner
- Combating Adrenal Responses
- Situational Awareness
- Baseline Striking & Combatives
- Clinch & Distance Management
- Ground Survival
- Defensive Tactics & Decision Making Under Stress

### What you’ll need for a women’s only self defense course

##### **Waiver / LTC / Background Check:**

- Please complete the following waivers:
  - Tactical Fitness Waiver
- Please send us a copy of your LTC or completed Background check to this email address if you haven’t already done so [info@tacticalfitnessaustin.com](mailto:info@tacticalfitnessaustin.com)
- Bring physical LTC or Printed / Digital Background check verification on course day

##### **Clothing:**

- Closed shoes
- Pants or shorts with belt loops
- Sturdy belt that matches the size of your holster / pouches clips
- T Shirt or long sleeved shirt
- Hat
- Consider bringing an additional set of sports / comfortable clothing for hand to hand combat training after firearms (not mandatory)

##### **Mandatory Firearms Training Gear**

- Semi Automatic Pistol with 4 mags (8 if single stack) – Rentals Available
- Minimum of 200 rounds of new factory ammunition, no reloads
- IWB or OWB Sturdy Holster with trigger guard protection and weapon retention, preferably made of KYDEX. No collapsible, sticky, Pocket Holster, Armpit, Ankle, Leather or Surpa type Holsters. **No index release holsters**
- **RENTALS AVAILABLE!**Please contact[info@tacticalfitnessaustin.com](mailto:info@tacticalfitnessaustin.com)_i_f you want a rental handgun package.

_\*note number of units limited_

- Eye and Ear Protection
- Plenty Water, sunscreen
- Snacks, Lunch. Ice and coolers are strongly recommended

##### **Optional Recommended Gear**

- Mag Pouches
- Shooting gloves
- Mouth guard protection

## Women’s Only Courses

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Last updated: 2024-03-25