WOMEN'S SELF DEFENSE NETWORK​​
CONNECTING WOMEN + COACHES + EMPOWERME​NT​​​​​

The Growing Need for Women's Self-Defense​

In today's world the statistics of assault and abuse are staggering. 

• Every 68 seconds, an American is sexually assaulted, yet only 25 out of every 1,000 perpetrators will end up in prison. - RAINN
• Nationwide, 81% of women reported experiencing some form of sexual harassment and/or assault in their lifetime. - NSVRC

When Dawna started hearing from women all over the world, wanting to train, she knew she couldn't be everywhere at once.

Knowing she needed to find other coaches she could feel good about referring them to, she founded WSDN to help connect women with coaches, safe places to train, and other empowering resources. 

As our network of dedicated coaches grows, we seek to support more and more women in empowering themselves, creating the lives they truly desire.

HOW WE GOT HERE


San Diego CA
Jiu Jitsu Black Belt & Self-defense Coach, WSDN Founder

​​I began training at an MMA gym in Los Angeles in 2007 as a fun way to workout. Little did I know that by joining their 10th Planet jiu jitsu program I would fall in love with the sport and later find my mission in life by becoming a coach. 

After experiencing the empowering impact jiu jitsu made in my life I realized I needed to reach as many women as possible and help them feel the same thing. In 2016 I co-founded 10th Planet Women's Self Defense and started teaching seminars and classes. 

Join our movement! 
MEET OUR FOUNDER

Dawna Gonzales​

EVENTS BY OUR COACHES
Check out events hosted around the world by our WSDN Coaches. Click on the event image to be directed to the registration/ticketing page.