Fearless Self Defense Academy

12/31/2025

We hope you have a safe New Year's Eve celebration and a Happy New Year!

We are excited that we already have our first Women's Workshop in the new year scheduled for February 2026!

12/16/2025

Personal Safety can be performed in many ways. The robber may wear a mask, but the intended victim can also be disguised.

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The golden palace robbery scene with Betty White

12/04/2025

We wish these criminals would use their powers for good.

11/28/2025

Cybersecurity Tips! (shared from a neighbor who has been in IT/Cybersecurity for over 35 years).

"I have seen a lot of well crafted phishing emails. Today, I received a phishing email impersonating Fidelity Investments. It was one of the better one's I have come across. Knowing that our community has people still working to retirement, semi-retired, or already retired, we are attractive targets for bad actors. With that, if you receive an email that you are unsure of, look for clues that it may be a phishing attack attempting to obtain your personal information or account information. Below are a few tips:
1. Look for misspellings or format issues in the content of the email.
2. Look for statements that include a level of urgency (like immediate or within 24 hours).
3. Look for statements that threaten actions if you do not reply (like your account will be canceled or disabled).
4. Look at the sender's email address. You will find that the email address does not align with the company or the email domain is not spelled correctly (like Fedility.com instead of Fidelity.com).
5. Ask yourself, "was I expecting this?" Review carefully and don't click the link if you are unsure.
6. Lastly, when unsure, reach out directly to your finance provider, login into your account separate from the email and from your phone or browser, or just delete the email or report the email as SPAM if your email provider offers such services. Most do with a button in the email web client (typically in the function ribbon).

10/21/2025

You don’t have to be Fearless—just look like it. Walk tall, even when your heart is racing. Make eye contact, and move with purpose. Confidence and bravery can be your first line of defense. Fake it until your body believes it.

10/15/2025

Build your own strength.

10/02/2025

👀 Cincinnati Women!! Check out this opportunity to join a self-defense workshop being offered by the Blue Ash Police Department.

BAPD officers are instructing another women's self-defense class starting October 12th from 4:30pm to 6:00pm. There will be 5 classes each Sunday at these times. We may not get you ready for the octagon, but you will learn valuable skills to protect yourself if necessary.
Contact Sgt Joey Berning if interested!
jberning@blueash.com

09/26/2025

👀 Today is Situational Awareness Day — a powerful reminder that the first step in self-defense is awareness.

Being present, noticing your surroundings, and trusting your instincts can help you avoid danger before it begins. It’s not about living in fear — it’s about walking with confidence, making smart choices, and staying in control.

Every day is an opportunity to practice awareness: look up from your phone, scan your environment, and be mindful of the people and spaces around you. Awareness = empowerment. 💪

09/19/2025

Take a few minutes for your Personal Safety!

🚔 9PM Routine Checklist🚔

✅ Remove valuables from your vehicle
✅ Lock your vehicle
✅ Close overhead garage door
✅ Lock doors between garage and house
✅ Close and lock all external doors and windows
✅ Turn on exterior lights

08/26/2025

Truth!

08/11/2025

Help your child be well prepared for the upcoming school year.

Before the first bell rings, there’s one more checklist every parent needs: an online safety check.

As kids head back to school, it’s the perfect time to revisit your family’s digital rules, update privacy settings, and talk openly about online safety.

Our latest blog breaks it down into simple, actionable steps to help protect your child from online risks this school year.

Get the tips and kick off a safer back-to-school season.

https://childrescuecoalition.org/educations/end-of-summer-safety-check-what-every-parent-needs-to-do-before-kids-go-back-to-school/

07/22/2025

Personal Safety Advice…never let them take you to a 2nd location! This is the time to fight your hardest. Choosing to do this likely saved this girl’s life.