Pretty Deadly Self Defense

Self defense designed by women.

Have fun. Make friends. Kick ass.

Pretty Deadly Self Defense

Self defense designed by women.

Important Update

In 2026, Pretty Deadly is celebrating 10 years of empowerment... and we're evolving.

Pretty Deadly now focuses on structured self-defense programming for kids and teens, including trainer certification, curriculum, and professional education. This shift allows us to deliver clearer safeguards, age-appropriate instruction, and plug-and-play programs for schools, gyms, studios, and youth organizations.

Adult training, workshops, and in-person classes are now offered under a new name: SHIFT® — a broader movement and training methodology built on eight years of Pretty Deadly pedagogy, designed for adult learners and studio-based training.

If you’re here to:

  • earn CEUsyou’re in the right place

  • teach kids & teensyou’re in the right place

  • train or teach adults → visit SHIFT

15% Off All Certifications
Register by January 15, 2026
Use Code PRO15 at checkout

Celebrate

Pretty Deadly uses self defense to (re)discover the joy of movement and the power of our bodies. Based on natural movement and body dynamics, Pretty Deadly helps you find what's right for your body, and focus on body literacy over bodily harm.

10 Techniques
5 Classes
1 More Confident You

Easy, accessible self defense

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Pretty Deadly Self Defense is a fresh take on traditional self defense delivering high-energy, body-positive moves that feel great.

Connect

Pretty Deadly is for anyone interested in connecting to their body in a new way, and connecting to a community committed to a 360 approach to health and wellness as fuel for a fully engaged life.

Instructors who get it

Certified instructors who understand what you need (and don't need) from a self defense course because they've been there too.

Support from community

Connect with people around the world striving to be the best version of themselves, and empower the world around them too.

Accessible, user-focused self defense that adapts to your body type, your fitness level and the way you move.

Move your way

Ready to try the self defense course trusted by thousands of women around the world?

Try it at home

Learn 12 self defense techniques & combos, and get a taste of Pretty Deadly's unique approach to learning self defense.

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Real Results

Find t-shirts, downloadable coursesand and even training equipment in our online shop!

Connect with a supportive global community of people committed to growing. stronger together.

Real stories of inspiration and the incredible ways that Pretty Deadly has transformed lives all around the world.

Become An Instructor

Become a certified self defense instructor for your clients and your community, and unlock new opportunities in your fitness career!

Gyms & Studios

Increase membership, enjoy higher retention, with no licensing fees.

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