At Intuitive Self Protection, we train women to be fighters; not flowers. We don’t shrink the standards. We don’t water down the drills. Because the truth is, the world isn’t going to go easy on you just because you’re a woman. And if the threat isn’t soft, your training can’t be either. What keeps people alive under pressure is mindset, skill, and grit.
The Problem with “Gentle” Gun Training
Too many instructors teach women like they’re breakable. They give them .22s, baby-sized gear, and soft pats on the back. That’s not empowerment; that’s disrespect.
If your daughter, your wife, or your friend is learning to defend herself, don’t give her less. Give her real training. Teach her how to draw fast, shoot under stress, and fight when it’s not fair.
What Women Actually Need
Women need the same thing men do; skill and confidence. They need to train with the gear they’ll actually carry. They need to know how to handle recoil, clear malfunctions, and move with purpose.
They don’t need a cute class with soft voices and slow paces. They need real-world pressure so they know what they’ll do when it’s go-time. And they need instructors who believe they can rise to the challenge.
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The Real Threat Doesn’t Care
The bad guy doesn’t care if you’re nervous, small, or new to firearms. He doesn’t care about your feelings. The fight won’t pause so you can take a breath or ask for help.
That’s why women must train for reality. Women must have in the forefront of their minds that no one is coming to save you. You need to know how to protect yourself and the people you love.
Conclusion
Let’s stop training women like they’re made of glass. They’re not. At Intuitive Self Protection, we train women the way we train everyone else; with respect, toughness, and the skills that win fights.
You want to be ready? You’re not fragile. You’re fierce. Come train like it!
About The Author
Hank Hayes is a Combat Arts Hall of Famer and inventor of the No Lie Blade. He is the founder and CEO of both Intuitive Self Protection and NLB Tactical and creator of the ISP/NLB viscous fighting system. Since 1998, he has trained well over 30,000 Military and Law Enforcement personnel via Government contract mainly at the elite special teams level and continues to train both civilians and MIL/LE how to come home safe.
