What kind of self-defense classes are available for female college students?

Guardian Training Center offers tailored self-defense training ideal for female college students, including:

Be Your Own Defender (BYOD)

A 2–3 hour hands-on course focused on:

• Campus situational awareness
• Recognizing and avoiding potential threats
• De-escalation strategies
• Practical defensive techniques for common scenarios
• Legal considerations

Women’s Introduction to Handguns

For students interested in learning firearm safety fundamentals in a supportive environment.

These programs are especially valuable for students navigating dorm life, late-night study sessions, public transportation, and social environments. Training emphasizes realistic scenarios relevant to college campuses in San Leandro and throughout the Bay Area.

GTC can also bring mobile training directly to campuses or student organizations, making it easy for colleges to host group sessions focused on safety, awareness, and empowerment.