Extreme Martial Arts — EMA Fight Back

Women & girls’ groups

Women’s Self-Defense Program

Practical, Realistic & Confidence-Building Safety Skills for Women

Overview

The EMA Fight Back Women’s Self-Defense Program empowers women of all ages with the essential skills to stay safe in daily life — at home, at work, while travelling, and in challenging public situations.

The program is not aggressive, not fear-based, and does not require any martial arts background. It focuses on awareness, boundaries, verbal assertiveness, and simple, effective physical techniques for emergencies.

Our goal is to give every woman practical tools to protect herself with confidence and clarity.

Why Women Need Self-Defense Skills

Women today face real challenges, such as:

  • Harassment in public places
  • Inappropriate behaviour from known or unknown people
  • Workplace boundary issues
  • Unsafe travel situations
  • Online threats and blackmail
  • Domestic or relationship risks
  • Fear, hesitation, or confusion in emergencies

Most women are never taught how to respond safely, calmly, and effectively. This program fills that gap with real, actionable skills.

What Women Learn

1. Situational Awareness

  • Spotting danger early
  • Recognizing unsafe behaviours
  • Reducing risk during travel
  • Understanding safe vs. unsafe environments

2. Boundaries & Assertiveness

  • Using strong body language
  • Speaking firmly without aggression
  • Setting limits with known people
  • Handling unwanted touch or comments

3. Verbal Self-Defense

  • Using your voice effectively
  • Safe words and strong statements
  • How to de-escalate confrontations
  • How to attract attention when needed

4. Emotional Strength Building

  • Staying calm under pressure
  • Managing fear and hesitation
  • Trusting your instincts
  • Overcoming freeze response

5. Fullpower Physical Self-Defense (Emergency Only)

Simple, powerful techniques:

  • Wrist, arm, and clothing release
  • Escaping holds and grabs
  • Defensive blocking
  • Using body weight effectively
  • Targeted strikes for escape
  • Ground survival basics
  • Fast exit strategies

6. Travel & Daily Life Safety

  • Bus/auto/metro safety habits
  • Safety while commuting alone
  • Parking lot and lift safety
  • Emergency decision-making

All techniques are safe, practical, and designed for women regardless of size, age, or fitness level.

EMA Women Fight Back Self Defence Program

Under this program EMA is conducting Seminars and Workshops to empower the females with safety tips and training with very easy and daily use items in order to protect themselves from those who would do them any harm.

Self-Defence is for everybody. Today almost everyone from teenagers to grannies, from office executives to retired couples, has recognized the need for at least a basic knowledge of simple self-protection measures.

To learn a martial art can be very rewarding at a personal development level and can be an excellent form of self-defence, but for most people the training and discipline required to participate fully is just not within their scope. However, people who have little physical skill can easily absorb and use the basic form of self-defence.

Seminars held at

Private Sectors

  • Bal Bhawan, Phase 5, Mohali
  • Infosys, Rajiv Gandhi IT Park, Chandigarh
  • 94.3 MyFM Studio, Sector 24, Chandigarh
  • Dainik Bhaskar Office, Sector 24, Chandigarh
  • Cheema Boilers Ltd, Sector 70, Mohali
  • Procter & Gamble Home Product Limited, Baddi
  • Dell International Services Pvt Ltd, Mohali.
  • WeP Solutions Ltd., Baddi
  • Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Co. Ltd., Chandigarh
  • Godrej Consumer Products Limited, Baddi
  • AISIN Automotive Haryana Pvt. Ltd., Rohtak
  • Aircel Regional Office, Mohali
  • The Lalit Chandigarh, IT Park, Chandigarh
  • P&G Gillette India Ltd.
  • Netsmartz House, Plot No. 10, Rajiv Gandhi I.T. Park, Chandigarh

Universities

  • Gandhi Bhawan, Panjab University, Chandigarh
  • Chitkara University at Rajpura, Punjab
  • Punjab Engineering College, Sector 12, Chandigarh
  • Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar, Punjab
  • Chandigarh Group of Colleges, Landran, Mohali

Places

  • Plaza, Sector 17, Chandigarh
  • Book Fair, Parade Ground, Sector 17, Chandigarh (18/Nov/13)
  • Guru Gobind Singh Bhawan, Sector 15, Chandigarh
  • HQ 12 Signals (For Army Personal’s Wife)

Govt. Institutions

  • Government Museum and Art Gallery, Sector 10, Chandigarh
  • National Institute of Nursing Education (NINE), PGI, Chandigarh
  • Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development, Sector 12, Chandigarh

Colleges

  • Government Polytechnic College, Khunimajra, Mohali
  • Shri Guru Gobind Singh College for Women, Sector 26, Chandigarh
  • Dev Samaj College for Women (Hostel Students), Sector 45, Chandigarh
  • Home Science College, Sector 10, Chandigarh
  • SD College, Sector 32, Chandigarh
  • Chandigarh Group of Colleges, Landran, Mohali
  • Govt. College, Ropar

Schools

  • The British School, Sector 8, Panchkula
  • The British School, Sector 44, Chandigarh
  • The British School, Sector 70, Mohali
  • The Millennium School, Sector 67, Mohali
  • St. Peter’s Senior Secondary School, Sector 37, Chandigarh
  • Shamrock Senior Secondary School, Sector 69, Mohali
  • Govt.High School Manimajra
  • Saffron Public School, Phagwara

Groups

  • Humanity Group, Sector 44, Chandigarh

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Who Can Join?

This program is perfect for:

  • Women & girls (13 years and above)
  • College students
  • Working professionals
  • Homemakers
  • Corporate teams
  • Teachers & staff
  • Mothers
  • Women’s groups
  • Community organizations

No previous experience required. All fitness levels welcome.

Special Women-Focused Topics

  • Safety with known people
  • Saying NO without guilt
  • Boundary-setting in relationships
  • Online safety & digital boundaries
  • Protecting children & family
  • Handling uncomfortable situations politely but firmly

Safe & Supportive Learning Environment

Our teaching is:

  • Respectful
  • Positive
  • Practical
  • Non-judgmental
  • Trauma-aware
  • Comfortable for beginners

Women feel supported and encouraged throughout.

Program Format

You can choose from:

  • 1-Day Women’s Self-Defense Workshop
  • 3-Day Intensive Program
  • 4–8 Week Course
  • Corporate Women’s Safety Workshop
  • College Safety Sessions
  • Society / Community Programs
  • Private Groups / Custom Workshops
Duration
60–90 minutes
Group size
10–60 participants

Outcomes

After completing the program, women will be able to:

  • Identify unsafe behaviour early
  • Set and enforce boundaries
  • Use clear, strong communication
  • Protect themselves using simple techniques
  • Escape from common attacks
  • Stay calm and make quick decisions
  • Travel with confidence
  • Protect their children and family
  • Feel safer, stronger, and more independent

This program builds confidence that becomes part of daily life.

FAQs

No. The program is designed for all body types and skill levels.

Book the Women’s Self-Defense Program

We conduct workshops for:

  • Colleges & universities
  • Corporates & offices
  • Schools (for senior girls)
  • Societies & communities
  • Gyms & clubs
  • Groups of friends
  • Mothers’ groups

Request a Workshop

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