midtown studio Now Open!
Diamond Defense just got a new home!
Come by and check out our newly opened studio in Midtown Sacramento at:
1422 28th St., Suite B.
(28th between O & N St.)
Now an authorized SABRE dealer, we've also got you covered for personal safety tools!
the diamond Defense Podcast
We've launched a podcast to focus on women's safety
On the Diamond Defense Podcast, co-hosted by Lisa Thew and Kellie Yvonne Raines, we're talking all things women's safety and self-defense. We'll be offering tips, tricks, & strategies that you can use to keep yourself safer. Plus, we'll hear from a guest storyteller each episode who, maybe just like you, has a story to tell that we can all learn from.
If you're inspired to share your story, we'd love to hear from you. If there's specific subject matter that you'd like us to talk about, we want to hear that too. Whatever you want to share, we're here for it.
empowerment starts here
Empowering Women Through Self-Defense
At Diamond Defense, we believe women, girls, and vulnerable communities deserve a safe space to explore every aspect of personal safety—from prevention and risk awareness to survivor support and physical self-defense.
In a world where violence is too often normalized and women are disproportionately targeted, finding a secure, judgment-free environment for this work is vital. Diamond Defense provides exactly that: a place where women can learn, share, and grow in confidence without fear of intimidation or harm.
Our programs combine prevention strategies, practical defense skills, and access to personal safety tools, supported by a strong community network. Whether at our new Midtown Sacramento studio or through the Diamond Defense podcast, we offer resources, training, and connection to help women protect themselves, support one another, and build lasting empowerment.
holistic, practical, accessible
Holistic
Accessible
Practical
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.
Practical
Accessible
Practical
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.
Accessible
Accessible
Accessible
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+.