As the founder of the world’s largest all-female self-defence school, Gulshen has already equipped thousands of women with essential self-defence skills.

Now, she’s set to take her expertise across the Atlantic.Gulshen says, “Every woman deserves the right to live and travel freely, without fear. This has always been our mission at Strike Back, and we’re determined to make this a reality on a global scale. Through our workshops and training, women are giving other women the tools and confidence to protect themselves and others.”

She adds, “We’ve seen the real power of self-defence in action across the UK and beyond, and now, with our expansion into the USA, we’re building a global network of certified Female Self Defence Instructors who are dedicated to keeping women safe.”

To get things rolling, on Monday, 28 October from 6pm to 8pm there will be a free workshop where attendees will learn practical techniques to protect themselves from threats and violence. These will be taught by a female team who understand what it means to feel vulnerable, and more importantly, how to feel empowered.

On Tuesday, 29 October and Wednesday, 30 October, Strike Back Self Defence will run an accredited Instructor Programme, designed for personal trainers, gym staff, and community leaders who want to teach self defence in their neighbourhoods. This initiative aims not only to make communities safer but also to provide participants with the opportunity to generate additional income while making a real impact.

Both events will be held at Hayes Social in Shelby, MI and Corene Grillo, Owner/Operator of Grillo Event Management, LLC (GEM), which is supporting the US launch, comments, “Imagine a world where women and young girls feel safer. That’s something our community wants and needs. Strike Back Self Defence is a huge step towards this, and I encourage women to attend the event and sign up to become certified instructors so we can create safer communities together.”

Strike Back Self Defence, the world’s largest all-female self-defence organisation, was founded with the sole purpose of creating a safe space where women and girls can learn simple, effective self-defence skills. Our mission is to empower women everywhere with life-saving techniques, aiming to place a female self-defence instructor in every major city across the globe. By equipping women with the tools to protect themselves, we're taking a bold stand against violence and working to change the narrative for women and girls worldwide.

For more information, visit https://strikebackselfdefence.com and for images, interviews, or guest sessions, please contact Natalie Trice at [email protected]

UK self-defence expert takes women’s safety mission to USA