Women's EMPOWERMENT Self-Defense Program in Saginaw
This one-of-a-kind 6-week program, taught by jiu jitsu purple belt Lauren Rabideau and created with her husband – black belt and clinical therapist Carl Rabideau (LMSW) was designed as a holistic approach to Women’s Self-Defense. It utilizes Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) techniques in conjunction with jiu jitsu training to help prepare both your body AND mind for the world around you.
Sign up below to reserve your spot for our upcoming program:
AUGUST 18th – SEPT 22nd
Tuesdays from 5PM to 6PM – Open to all women ages 12 and older.
What's included:
6 weeks of evidence-based training and technical instruction in EMPOWERMENT self-defense
6 Weeks of Unlimited training at Palm Jiu Jitsu
Experienced purple belt female instructor
Warm environment & uplifting community of women
- 3365 Freeland Rd, Saginaw, MI 48604
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A Practice that Helps Keep You Safe.
It’s not just a jiu jitsu class — it’s a life-saving skill. Learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones, even if an attacker is bigger and stronger than you.
People all over Saginaw have turned to us for their Jiu Jitsu and Self – Defense training.
Build Muscles AND the Mind.
Empowerment Jiu Jitsu will work your body in totally new ways. But this isn’t just a workout. You’ll be building muscles AND practicing cognitive skills that will keep you safe. That’s what women all over Saginaw are discovering.
An Incredible & EMPOWERING Community.
We ARE family here at Palm . We cheer each other on. We help each other set goals and work toward them. We work together to ACHIEVE.
We welcome newcomers with open arms!
"Totally wicked gym!! It’s a great place to train regardless of if you’re competing or just doing BJJ as a hobby. "
"As a female trainer I love that there is a strong presence of women there too."
Frequently Asked Questions
Most frequent questions and answers about our Empowerment Jiu Jitsu Program
Definitely not! Our 6-week self-defense program is designed to help you connect with your body, your values, and then teach you how to defend both.
The instruction, challenge and the feeling of accomplishment when you master a skill or technique is why women love our Saginaw Empowerment Jiu Jitsu classes at Palm Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for Self Defense.
All you need for your first day is basic workout attire! No tank tops or zippers and please remove all jewelry/piercings/hard hair clips. You’ll be doing real, live, hands-on training! So it’s important we’re comfortable and able to move freely. P.S. Don’t forget your water bottle!
Not at all. Our self-defense program is designed to accommodate all skill and ability levels because ALL women should be able to learn how to defend themselves.
You don’t have to be an athlete, you just have to show up! You will be astounded at how much you improve! Come see for yourself!
Empowerment self-defense (ESD) is a trauma-informed, evidence-based approach that equips individuals with practical, psychological, and social tools to prevent, resist, and recover from interpersonal violence.
Unlike traditional self-defense, ESD addresses physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and socio-cultural components of standing up for oneself and others, emphasizing awareness, assertiveness, and verbal confrontation alongside physical techniques.
Our self-defense program is taught BY women, for women, creating a community for ladies to come together, learn together, and achieve…together.
And it isn’t just fancy martial arts moves.
Woven into our program are therapeutic techniques utilized in ACT therapy. Learning how to “drop anchor” and connect to our body, our mind, and our environment helps us stay present in self-defense situations AND our daily lives. So you’ll be learning skills you can use anywhere, any time, not just when you need them.