FREE WOMEN’S RAPE & ASSAULT DEFENSE COURSE 

Hosted by Gracie Allegiance Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
 5256 Route 30, Greensburg, PA 15601
 Date: Saturday, November 15 from 10 am - 1 pm
 Ages 12 and older — no experience necessary

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 Empower Yourself Through Knowledge, Awareness, and Skill

Gracie Allegiance BJJ is proud to offer a FREE Women’s Rape and Assault Defense Course — a practical and empowering class designed to help women of all ages build the awareness, confidence, and physical skills to stay safe.

This hands-on course will teach participants:
• Situational awareness — how to identify and avoid dangerous situations before they escalate.
• Precision striking techniques — effective methods for creating distance and neutralizing a threat, even against a larger or stronger attacker.
• Ground defense and escape techniques — how to use leverage and technique to escape from common assault scenarios on the ground.
• Basic defensive positions — simple, effective tools for maintaining control and regaining safety under pressure.

No prior martial arts experience is required. Just come ready to learn and move in comfortable clothing.

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 Instructors

Professor Rebecca Blair
Rebecca Blair is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt under Professor Clark Gracie, one of the most respected lineages in modern BJJ. With over 17 years of experience, Professor Blair has taught numerous self-defense and empowerment seminars for both men and women. She specializes in teaching students how to use technique, leverage, and intelligent positioning to overcome stronger opponents. Her teaching style focuses on building confidence, control, and composure under stress — the hallmarks of true self-protection.

Justin Scalzo
Justin Scalzo brings over 24 years of law enforcement experience, specializing in use-of-force application, tactical control, and situational safety. He has more than 20 years of striking and ground-control training and is passionate about helping students understand the real-world dynamics of self-defense encounters. Together, Rebecca and Justin combine proven martial arts technique with real-world defensive strategy to give participants practical, life-saving skills.

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 Why This Matters

According to U.S. Department of Justice, approximately:
• 1 in 4 women in the United States have experienced completed or attempted rape in their lifetime.
• More than 50% of women have faced some form of sexual violence involving physical contact.
• Over 400,000 sexual assaults occur each year among individuals aged 12 and older.
• The majority of assaults happen close to home — often by someone the victim knows.

Empowerment and self-defense training have been shown to significantly reduce vulnerability by improving awareness, decision-making, and physical preparedness. Learning how to protect yourself is not about fear — it’s about confidence, control, and freedom.

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 Details
• Ages: 12 and older
• Cost: FREE
• Location: Gracie Allegiance BJJ, 5256 Route 30, Greensburg, PA 15601
• Attire: Comfortable clothing (no prior training necessary)
• Contact: call or text Professor Rebecca Blair to reserve your spot at 814-244-5677.

Spaces are limited — reserve today and take the first step toward empowerment and safety.