A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
ARIZONA
Natasha Borchard
T3 Tactics Women’s Defense
Phoenix, AZ
480-231-6217
natasha@t3tacticswomensdefense.com
Sarah Reed
Anozira Krav Maga
Mesa, AZ (Valleywide)
Cell: 602-819-7271
Office: 602-904-0074
ARKANSAS
Danielle Stanhope
Bentonville, AR
danielle.stanhope@bentonville.arkansas.gov
Stephanie Wootten
Bentonville AR
479-271-3170
stephanie.wootten@bentonville.arkansas.gov
Police officer and women’s self-defense instructor since 2004.
CALIFORNIA
Tricia Fong
I am a physical therapist specializing in manual therapy and sports medicine. I am a Whistle
Instructor for Impact Bay Area.
Don Howell
Huntington Beach, CA
ILLINOIS
Roxanne Brown
University of Illinois at Chicago
943 W Maxwell, Street, Chicago, IL 60608
312-996-2830
Roxie is a UI Health Security Officer for UIC Police Department. Her goal is to teach and empower men, women, and children in the community to aid in preventing rape and assault.
Aaron Christensen
Chicago, Illinois
773-865-6667
Tawanna Q. Clark
University of Illinois at Chicago P.D.
943 W Maxwell Street, Chicago, IL 60608
312-996-2830
Tawanna is a law enforcement officer with over seven years of experience. She is interested in helping women prevent criminal sexual assault and to be aware of their surroundings.
Brando Collins
Hickory Hills, IL
919-798-4870
Matthew Halloran
Martial Arts Academy
207 N Park Ave, Herrin, IL 62948
618-889-9256
Emily Jamroz
Orland Park, IL
815-600-4568
Gladiz Nava
Southside Chicago
I am a mixed martial arts instructor for adults and children, particularly combined mother and children classes.
Michaela Petro
Chicago, IL
773-592-2150
Ria Punzalan
SpitFire Krav Maga, Inc
Naperville, IL
630-999-8154
www.facebook.com/spitfirekravmaga
USKMA certified instructor, Krav Maga Black Belt, MMA practitioner.
Gail Rastorfer
Chicago, IL
Chicago Theatre artist interested in bring self-defense techniques to other artists.
Allen Reed
Gallowglass Academy
Leaf River, IL
815-973-1615
Allen Reed has taught martial arts and self-defense for over 30 years. He has been a member
of AWSDA, and an AWSDA-certified self-defense instructor for over 10 years.
IOWA
Miranda Brown
1Touch Project
319-208-1683
Miranda specializes in working with people with disabilities.
Stephen Nicholls
1Touch Project
650-924-5223
Stephen specializes in working with people with disabilities.
Jessica Peterson Tierney
North Iowa Women’s Self-Defense Initiative
Mason City, IA
641-425-6294
www.northiowawomensdefense.com
I have been teaching women’s self-defense classes since 1998. I joined AWSDA in 2003, and became the Executive Director in 2013. I am also an Independent Damsel Pro with Damsel in Defense.
NEVADA
Tina Melendez
T3 Tactics Women’s Defense
Las Vegas, NV
480-710-7875
tina@t3tacticswomensdefense.com
NEW MEXICO
Fidel Aldrete
Hobbs, NM
Martina Hildegard
1600 Broad Street, Truth or Consequences, NM 87901
575-993-4549
Trish Hoffman
Women Against Crime
Albuquerque, NM
Carolyn Lucero
Albuquerque, NM
Reanna Molinaro
Hobbs, NM
Albert Ortiz
Garfield, NM
575-267-8836 or
520-307-4631
NEW YORK
Jane Gaedeke
Perry, NY
Deborah Gallo
Albion, NY
Jennifer Kraft-Maza
Freeville, NY
Robin McColley
Newfield, NY
Alanna Swinton
Ticonderoga, NY
Renee Swinton
Hudson Falls, NY
OHIO
Kelly Burke
Columbus and Pataskala
Noelle Gremling
Columbus and Pataskala
PENNSYLVANIA
Jacqueline Yockey
Shoots Like a Girl
Butler, PA
jacqueline@shootslikeagirl.com
PUERTO RICO
Glenda Santiago
Guaynabo, PR
Wilfredo Vazquez
Guaynabo, PR
WASHINGTON
Kimberly Bowen
Macabee Martial Arts Studio
Seattle, WA
206-979-0459
https://www.facebook.com/macabeekungfuseattle
Megan Christensen
Olympia, WA
360-866-0182
College student at Central Washington University.
Angie Fawks
Seattle, WA
I have 8 years of law enforcement experience, and I train Brazilian jiu jitsu in my off time.
Self-defense training is my passion, and I love to help others keep themselves safe.
Thor Garcia
Allyn, WA
Adina Gonzales
Bothell, WA
Cailen Heaton
Everett, WA
425-327-9810
I am a mom, a pastor, and a bass player. I enjoy helping people feel encouraged and equipped,
and I love helping women gain self-assurance and confidence in their safety and independence.
Martha Holschen
Everett, WA
425-890-5268
My first martial arts study began at age 14 with judo. Then came tae kwan do two years later.
I later earned a black belt in karate during my college years. I married a martial artist who
has made a career of teaching self-defense, both armed and unarmed. I enjoy teaching women
self-defense skills.
Jason Ilarraza
Alpha Personal Protection Services
Allyn, WA
808-779-4558
Sherrisue Kelly
206-384-5414
sherri@nwbuildingsolutions.com
Chris McChristian
Colville, WA
208-610-0771
NRA Instructor, Refuse to be a Victim Instructor, Emergency First Response Instructor,
PADI Master Instructor, USCG Master Mariner
Michael-Ellyn Schetzle
Kirkland, WA
206-992-0425
I am in the medical field and have worked with parents and children on situational awareness
in regards to preventing child abductions and kidnappings. I teach women’s self-defense to
help prevent or break the cycle of victimization and end the victim-mentality by empowering
women with “can-use” tools.
Al Semple
Seattle, WA
WISCONSIN
Patti Mason
Pepperspray Patti
Kenosha, WI
847-379-5490
I always thought I knew how to defend myself, until I actually needed to defend myself. Then I realized I needed to learn the skills to match the mindset. Now I am a warrior helping other women learn how to defend themselves confidently.
Daveena Schunke
Badger Krav Maga
Madison, WI