BATTLE WOMAN

2845 5th St, Boulder, CO 80304

5.0 (48 reviews)

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Battle Woman personal safety offers self protection and defense training for women. Battle Woman® provides a holistic approach to personal safety and empowerment, encompassing both physical skills and mental resilience. Our program is scenario-driven, offering interactive dialogues, live demonstrations, and immersive activities prioritizing Awareness, Breathing, Communication skills along with technical Defense skills.

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Adrian Armour Tansing

I signed up for the Personal Safety Starter Course and it was worth every penny! I feel so much safer and in control of my own destiny (especially in dark parking garages eep). Rachel packs TONS of useful information into every session and she thoroughly explains the rationale behind each move and situation - I definitely recommend that everyone take a course with her.

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Posted 1 year ago
Mak Martinez

Rachel is a great instructor and showed some great tips in a short amount of time! Thank you!!

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Posted 1 year ago
Lark Dunham

Great class, Rachel is a very knowledgeable and dynamic teacher

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Posted 1 year ago
Sierra Tomasetti

Battle Women and Rachel were awesome! We did a semi-private lesson and she really went above and beyond. She answered all of our questions and taught us tangible skills. She was also great at communicated. All around 5 stars, 10/10, would recommend!!

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Posted 1 year ago
Ann Trombley

Rachel is an amazing teacher who taught us exactly what I wanted to learn. I would highly recommend every woman take her class. She will not only boost your self defense skills, she will increase your self confidence and help you realize your power. Thank you so much Rachel!!

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Posted 1 year ago
Sandra Thebaud

My daughter and I did the 2-day BattleWoman bootcamp, and it was great. There were so many lessons learned about mindset, awareness, and empowerment, in addition to practical ways women can defend themselves and keep themselves safe. I have recommended this to every woman I know!

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Posted 1 year ago
Christina Tsurdinis

I enlisted Rachel's help for a private workshop and everyone loved it! Rachel is so knowledgable and was able to teach us a myriad of topics while keeping things fun and engaging.

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Posted 2 years ago
Raedi Danielson

Took a few workshops and a private with Rachel as I prepare to leave for college. She was an amazing instructor, and I gained knowledge and confidence. Hoping to take more classes in the future!

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Posted 2 years ago
Julie Danielson

Rachel is an amazing instructor. The workshop was informative and practical. The hands-on training was very effective. I highly recommend Battle Women.

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Posted 2 years ago
Malia Martin

Rachel is such an amazing, hardworking and kind instructor with great experience! Would 100 percent recommend taking these classes!!

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Posted 2 years ago
Sara

Engaging and empowering . Rachel encourages awareness and preparation over fear mongering and managed to cover a variety of topics and situations in her beginner workshop.

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Posted 2 years ago
Sophie Colson

I took a workshop a couple months ago and after just two hours I felt the empowerment and confidence I had craved for a long time. I came back for the monthly classes and i truly feel the impact in ALL areas of my life. From building complex interpersonal safety skills and awareness, to seeing what I once perceived a weakness turn into a newfound strength, I am in awe. My situational awareness grows from self confidence instead of hyper vigilance and i can relax knowing I can protect myself if I must. Not only has Rachel crafted something entirely unique, she is extraordinary herself. She is brilliant, skilled, thoughtful and a mentor unlike anyone I’ve ever met. You will not regret your time spent in any of these courses, and the payoff of walking through the world with newly built strength is genuinely priceless.

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Posted 2 years ago
Chess P

Rachel's class is fantastic! She walks you through real-life scenarios in an accessible format. I cannot recommend it enough, especially for college-aged women. You'll walk away feeling aware and empowered!

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Posted 2 years ago
Lisa Shanken

So great-Rachel and her team are amazing. They teach really useful skills and make it super fun and engaging!

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Posted 2 years ago
Helen Driesen

Rachel is amazing, I learned so much in just one workshop!

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Posted 2 years ago
Alley Rubadeau

An amazing class that every women should take at least once and preferably multiple times in their lifetime to brush up on their skills. My daughter and I thoroughly enjoyed Rachel's class and although we likely won't need to use the battle skills, I can sleep better at night knowing my daughter has them in her toolkit. Thank you Rachel!

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Posted 2 years ago
Breeana Pritchard

What an awesome workshop! I feel like typical self defense classes don’t focus on what will really happen to you if you did need to defend yourself. They give you a few ways to escape someone’s grasp, push pepper spray, and that’s about it. This class focused on so much more than that. Rachel teaches you self-confidence, how to fight back, how to use your voice, how to safely extract yourself from such situations, and so much more. I have been wanting to learn fighting skills for a very long time but have been too nervous to step into a class. This workshop has given me the confidence to continue learning and take regular classes.

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Posted 2 years ago
Sarah Peapples

Great workshop: learned lots of practical skills that can be used in a flexible manner. Helped with confidence building around personal safety.

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Posted 2 years ago
LaShawn Randolph

This workshop was excellent! My daughter and I had so much fun learning self-defense and awareness skills. Rachel provided practical tips/ moves on how to protect and empower yourself in various situations in easy to remember ways. The environment was fun, clean, and comfortable. I highly recommend this workshop!

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Posted 2 years ago
Kate Lawrence

Rachel is such an amazing instructor and coached a workshop for the Chi Omega sorority at CU, focusing on awareness and attacks from behind. We had a wonderful time and learned such valuable skills to practice in our daily lives and in the case of a dangerous situation. We look forward to working with you again!!

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Posted 2 years ago
Allison Berger

My daughter and I took Rachel’s intro class with some friends and it was a great experience. Rachel is kind, open and an excellent teacher. We learned the importance of staying aware, using your voice as well as some different moves that provide powerful blows and different scenarios to use them. We all walked away feeling more confident that we have the means to protect ourselves.

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Posted 3 years ago
Mia LaFayette

I had the most incredible experience at Battle Woman! Rachel is a phenomenal woman/coach/leader/mentor with so much experience and she wants to teach and empower the people in her classes. Class taught me how to be strong, confident, communicate my needs, and to protect myself! This is an empowering and inspiring environment. A memorable and motivating class and will definitely be back for more! Thank You Battle Woman!!!

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Posted 3 years ago
Carissa Reedy

Rachel was our special guest at one of our FIMC corporate events last winter and was nothing short of amazing. Rachel puts her heart and soul into everything she does and makes sure she has a lasting impact on those that she crosses paths with. Rachel came prepared and showed up early, stayed late, to make sure that she was able to talk to individual teammates, answer their questions and most importantly be there to support. In our session, Rachel highlighted the importance of awareness and how we can take a proactive approach to women's safety, which is unlike any other self-defense training I have ever seen. And if you don't know about BOB, just you wait :).

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Posted 3 years ago
Julie Dye

Battle Woman ran a session for our Girl Scout troop and it was excellent! The girls walked away not only feeling more empowered, but also with tactical moves that felt practical and helpful. The girls learned simple techniques to protect themselves and we saw more confidence in just a short period of time. Highly recommend!

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Posted 3 years ago
Carlie Leach

Rachel is awesome! She is super great to work with and will show you such good techniques for feeling empowered and helping yourself in any situation. Took 5 college girls to one of her private classes and had a great time while learning some important tools to use to protect themselves. Highly recommend taking a class from her if you can!

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Posted 3 years ago
Sharee Dandridge

I recently had the privilege of attending a women's self-defense class, and I must say, it was an incredibly empowering and enlightening experience. As someone who was initially apprehensive about my ability to defend myself, I walked away from the class feeling more confident and prepared than ever before. The instructor, Rachel, was an absolute gem. Her expertise and passion for self-defense shone through in every aspect of the class. She created a safe and supportive environment where everyone felt comfortable asking questions and trying out new techniques. Rachel's clear explanations and patient approach made even the more complex techniques accessible to all skill levels. The content of the class was well-structured and covered a wide range of self-defense techniques. We learned everything from basic strikes and escapes to more advanced tactics for dealing with different scenarios. What truly impressed me was the emphasis on practicality. The techniques taught were not only effective but also tailored to real-life situations that women might encounter. This made the class not just educational, but also highly relevant. One of the highlights of the class was the interactive nature of the training. We had the opportunity to practice each technique with partners, which not only solidified our understanding but also boosted our confidence in applying the techniques. Additionally, the instructor incorporated role-playing exercises that simulated real-world situations, allowing us to put our newfound skills to the test in a controlled environment. I can't stress enough how much this class boosted my self-confidence. Knowing that I have a toolkit of self-defense techniques at my disposal has made me feel more empowered and secure in my daily life. While I hope to never have to use these skills in a real situation, I now have the knowledge and confidence to protect myself if the need arises. In conclusion, I wholeheartedly recommend this women's self-defense class to women of all ages and backgrounds. It's not just about physical techniques; it's about reclaiming your sense of security and gaining valuable skills that could make all the difference. Kudos to the instructor and the organizers for providing such an invaluable and empowering experience.

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Posted 3 years ago
Susie Germany

Rachel is an amazing instructor and makes her classes fun, a great workout but also very practical. My daughter and I took her class before my daughter left for college, and it gave us both some great basic skills to defend ourselves. I highly recommend Rachel!!

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Posted 3 years ago
Jennifer Rhodes

My daughter took classes with Rachel and she was awesome. I’m going to sign up my other daughter as well and get all of her friends to take a class! She’s amazing. She is so good at what she does and her methods and style are spot on to teach women what they need to know.

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Posted 3 years ago
Heather Pujet

Rachel was absolutely fantastic, and gave a 2-hour outdoor self-defense seminar to my kids and their friends before they went to college. I am so grateful for all of these skills and practical advice she gave! Worth every penny!!!

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Posted 3 years ago
Marissa Fugardi

I trained with Rachel for a year and a half and had an absolute blast. This class taught me practical life skills and lessons that are so important for every woman to know. We learned both easy, basic defense moves as well as scenario-based techniques to remove yourself from a bad situation. After taking this class, I feel much more confident in my ability to defend myself if needed. It also got me in the best shape of my life and we always had a fun time! It’s great having a supportive group like this to learn and train together.

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Posted 3 years ago
Kelly Donovan

Rachel makes self-defense accessible and fun! We did 3 months of classes and it was such an empowering experience. Rachel did an amazing job teaching the building blocks then having us apply them in practical scenarios. The classes are also a great workout. I recommend her classes to any and all women!

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Posted 3 years ago
Marissa Larson

Rachel does an amazing job teaching women simple and effective techniques to defend themselves. It was so enlightening to be made aware of different situations you would typically never consider yourself being in, and how to protect yourself or your children. Truly an empowering experience. Her passion to teach others self defense is crystal clear - which made me feel very comfortable to learn these skills. Thanks Rachel!

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Posted 3 years ago
Carla Lane

Rachel is an excellent teacher of self protection. Her first lesson is in awareness. She gives four basic techniques that can be used in a large variety of situations and then has you practice the techniques in class. By the end of the class, you will be tired from the effort. You will have a tools you can use in the event of an attack. You will have practiced applying the tools in a variety of situations. And, you will have a resource in Rachel, she is generous with her knowledge and expertise and wants to share. I highly recommend this class.

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Posted 3 years ago
Mary Sagar

Just do it! Just connect with Rachel on the website and find a class to drop in on so you can meet her and realize, yes, you really do need core strengthening, awareness building, and a coach to build your desire and to check your form.

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Posted 3 years ago
Lisa Byther

I brought my incoming college freshman daughter who also runs alot. I feel so much more confident knowing she has skills to fight off unwanted advances of any type. Thank you rachel

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Posted 3 years ago
Kirsten Thomas

Rachel is an amazing force and Battle Woman self defense classes are powerful and so valuable. I've especially enjoyed participating in some mother-daughter workshops. I wish all young women had access to learning self defense with Battle Woman. I highly recommend!

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Posted 3 years ago
Paola Barajas

I’ve been going to this self-defense class every week for a few months now, it’s amazing every time which is why I keep going! I didn’t want to take just any martial arts because I’ve done it before and I never felt like it prepared me for real life scenarios. But Rachel’s class is exactly what I was looking for in self-defense, she teaches real life scenarios, what could happen, and what you should do. Rachel also teaches you how to find your voice to speak up in those scary situations and build confidence in yourself. Not to mention it’s an amazing work out each time, so you’re getting fit at the same time!

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Posted 3 years ago
Jamie Tyler

This class is AWESOME!! You will learn some great self defense techniques that can be used in common real life scenarios. You'll also walk away feeling empowered, confident, and able to de-escalate situations and set boundaries to prevent them from happening. This class has it all!

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Posted 5 years ago
Molly Fox

Rachel Mahloch is one of a kind! I love her approach to situational awareness, mindfulness, and women's self defense. It feels so empowering to take a class from someone who looks like me (petite female) and has been put in similar uncomfortable situations as a woman. I came out of class feeling incredibly empowered. To see the strength and power Rachel has is inspiring. I absolutely cannot wait to take more classes with Rachel. Also, the work she does in the community is so commendable. If you are on the fence, just go and see for yourself!! She is awesome.

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Posted 5 years ago
Mike Dano

Rachel is awesome. She worked with my daughter (12) and showed her the basics of self defense but also really motivated her to improve her health and fitness and - most importantly - her self confidence. Really awesome sauce.

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Posted 5 years ago
Maria A

Several months after taking the Battle Woman course I feel as if I am more aware, capable, and prepared to handle adverse altercations. The effect has been lasting and I especially appreciate the mental techniques that were taught. I would highly recommend this for women seeking effective and simplistic safety techniques.

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Posted 5 years ago
Danielle Hermon

I really enjoyed taking Battlemom's self-defense class. I left feeling empowered and confident. She is patient and takes the time to work with everyone one on one. I will be signing my daughter up for Battlemom's next class in Boulder.

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Posted 6 years ago
Rob Gennet

Battlemom’s curriculum is absolutely top notch. What she teaches is practical and empowering. I have not seen a self defense class geared towards women that is more effective and on-point.

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Posted 6 years ago
Margaret Buttery

I am a teacher and have also been a karate student for nearly fifteen years. Rachel is simply one off the finest martial artists I’ve ever trained with (not to mention she has two black belts from different styles of martial arts). I have brought my daughters, as well as my daughter's friends to her classes for over two years now, and I always feel we learn something practical.... the girls have come out more confident and are simply more skilled after Rachel's classes. I feel that having a smaller woman's perspective is critical for effective self defense... this often doesn't happen when the instructor is a male and is over 6' tall. It just doesn't - they have difficulty imagining what it would realistically be like in a small woman's body, and how we need to fight differently. Rachel has a "travel light" philosophy - which she teaches a few core techniques and shows how to modify them; she doesn't "overload" students with too many different techniques or impractical scenarios. She is a great communicator, very positive, and easily connects with both teens and adults. She is able to answer tough questions and break down the core concepts- providing practical, realistic scenarios and how to defend against them. It's more than a self-defense class, it's also a self- awareness class. Every woman and girl should become proficient in what Rachel has to offer. I can't recommend it enough, and I wish all young and older women alike would take Rachel's classes.

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Posted 7 years ago
Emma Stadele

Battle mom is my favorite self defense provider in CO. She understands what women want to learn and the many situations that can happen in our daily life. She is thoughtful about what she teaches and really makes you feel like you are strong. It is empowering to be able to bring down a potential attacker. She partners with a really cool Dojo out in Westminster called Dojo Source and both of the male helpers are ready for you to take them down. If you are looking for self defense in the area go to her classes! You will not be disappointed.

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Posted 7 years ago
Jeff Baines

Rachel is amazing! She has actually had to use many of the techniques that she teaches. She is a smaller woman so she has been the target of men trying to take advantage but she uses her confidence and years of martial arts training to easily overpower common attacks that women experience. Students don't just hit pads and dummies, they also hit her team of men who are trained to take it but also don't just go down for you. My wife, mom, and wife's friend loved taking her class and have actually gone back for additional lessons.

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Posted 7 years ago