new midtown studio

 Lisa is a certified R.A.D. Systems Instructor and Hapkido martial artist with more than 20 years teaching experience. She founded Diamond Defense in 2009 to empower women and girls with the knowledge, training, and tools to stay safer in the world. Through her compassionate and practical approach, Lisa helps students of all backgrounds discover their own strength and confidence. 

Our PREVENT training is derived from the R.A.D. Systems of Self-Defense, and if utilized, can help prevent us from becoming targeted in the first place. 

The DEFEND techniques are rooted in R.A.D. and influenced by Hapkido. The techniques are specifically designed to utilize the innate strengths of the female body, and can be used by women of all ages, shapes, and abilities. 

At Diamond Defense, we believe that self-defense training for women is not just about physical techniques, but also about mental and emotional awareness. We teach our students to be mindful, confident, and aware so that they're able to avoid becoming targeted in the first place. 

Rooted in R.A.D. and influenced by Hapkido, our physical self-defense training is meant to prepare you to defend against abductive attempts. We focus on practical techniques that are easy to learn and remember, and that can be adapted to a variety of different situations.

Every woman, no matter her age, ability or fitness level, has options she can use in her self-defense. We help you discover which options work best for you. Our classes are an empowering and supportive environment where we come together to learn the skills that could save our lives. Our physical defense training is appropriate for all bodies, abilities, and ages 12+.