I had a a positive experience at my first class. It was well structured and engaging. Jess lead the class in a clear and supportive manner. She and her assistant were really good at meeting each student where they are at inside the group and keeping it at a level that was motivatingly challenging but doable.

We had such a wonderful and positive experience at our school workshop! Students really enjoyed it and gained some great safety skills they can apply through life.

As part of our school club dedicated to promoting female athletes and encouraging girls to engage in physical fitness, Women in Sports had the privilege of participating in a self-defence workshop led by Jess. She created a welcoming and supportive environment while delivering clear, practical instruction that equipped our members with essential skills for personal safety. Jess’s professionalism and engaging teaching style ensured that every participant felt included and challenged. As a result of this workshop, students left feeling more confident, capable, and empowered. We are sincerely grateful for her time, expertise, and commitment to supporting young women.

I've taken a few of these classes and have found every one to be inspiring and deeply worthwhile. Jess is a fantastic teacher and facilitator, and the community is so welcoming. I leave feeling empowered and part of a true community of care.

It was fun and interactive and included many games testing your skills. As well it was a good opportunity to meet new people and have meaningful conversations with them. It feels like we built a community.

Jess is so nice! and help to me and my friends with this special self defense classes.The place is great and the atmosphere is awesome 👌.Thanks! Now I feel more powerful!

I have had a great experience at Arise. Jess is awesome - she is a really great teacher. She makes classes engaging and has created such a warm & welcoming environment to learn self defense. I would definitely recommend giving it a try!

Jess is an amazing instructor! As a first-timer, I highly recommend giving it a try. I’m usually an anxious girly, but Jess made me feel so comfortable right from the start. Couldn’t have asked for a better experience!

We loved the self defence program at arise. Jess helped my daughter gain skills and confidence and we saw just how proud she was of what she learnt each week. Jess focuses on positivity and inclusion and the girls really learn how to support one another and feel good about themselves while learning valuable skills!

Our Guides loved the physicality of the program but also being able to talk about situations at school and how they felt. It was very empowering for them. We will definitely have you back.

I took the Sunday self defense class for women and teens and absolutely loved it. Jess knows what she's talking about and it was such a great mix of community and conversation plus hands-on skill training and activities. Would recommend!!

I attended the Women and Teens Self Defense Course and compared to other self defense classes that I have taken, found it very safe, empowering and useful techniques.

Well led classes that focus on holistic empowerment, not just physical activities. Highly recommend.

Jess is a wonderful instructor that takes the time to teach you every move and technique properly. You can tell that she's knowledgable and loves what she does.Always with a smile on her face and a gentle nature, she's always willing to help until you get it right which is what makes an excellent coach.

Informative and helpful class. I will be back!

Jess is a thorough and experienced instructor, and is very relatable in her approach to teaching self-defense. I have been training with her for a number of years, and couldn't honestly give her enough kudos! She is an excellent teacher, wonderful person, and will definitely help you elevate your self-defense skills and training to the next level!

Jess is an awesome self-defense instructor. She has great attitude and deep knowledge of the techniques she is teaching. I love her positivity and creativity she brings to her classes.

I have the pleasure of being instructed by Jess in the adult women's empowered BJJ program. She's super engaging and patient and makes sure new members are well-taken care of. Highly recommend!

As a Jiu-Jitsu brown belt, I wanted to expose my daughter to the confidence and community that comes with self defense training. Arise is the perfect environment for young girls to learn strength and confidence from each other in a fun environment. I've noticed the positive changes in my child. I would recommend this program to anyone, especially those who are looking for an alternative option to a martial arts only experience.

What a brilliant program! Well done!!