FREE Women's Self-Defense Intro Class by Mayo MMA Academy June 13th

Feel safer. Build confidence. Learn practical self-defense skills in a safe, beginner-friendly environment.

Join us on Saturday, June 13th from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM for a complimentary Women’s Self-Defense Intro Class sponsored by Mayo MMA Academy.

This class is completely FREE and no experience is necessary.

Whether you have never trained before, feel nervous about self-defense, or simply want to feel more confident protecting yourself, this class is designed to help you become more aware, prepared, and empowered.

You will learn realistic self-defense concepts, practical awareness skills, and simple techniques designed for real-world situations — all taught in a supportive, beginner-friendly setting.

By the end of this class, you will walk away with more confidence, better awareness, and a clearer understanding of how to respond if you ever feel threatened or unsafe.

What You’ll Learn:

• Realistic self-defense techniques
• Practical awareness and threat assessment skills
• Drills to help build muscle memory
• How to create space and escape dangerous situations
• Ground fighting basics
• Anti-assault and personal safety tactics
• Basic weapons defense concepts
• De-escalation skills
• Joint manipulation basics
• Adrenalized scenario training
• Personalized instruction
• And much more

No Experience Necessary

You do not need to be in shape.
You do not need martial arts experience.
You do not need to feel “tough” to attend.

This class is designed for beginners and everyday women who want to feel safer, stronger, and more confident.

Your Instructor / Coach

Steven Santiago is a retired NYPD Sergeant and former United States Army Reserve Command Sergeant Major and Paratrooper, retiring after 29 years of military service. He currently serves as a full-time Corporal with the North Catasauqua Police Department in Pennsylvania, where he is a patrol supervisor, defensive tactics instructor, CPR/First Aid instructor, field training officer, and community relations supervisor. He also teaches part-time at the Lackawanna Police Academy in Scranton, PA, specializing in defensive tactics, physical conditioning, active shooter response, de-escalation, crisis intervention, CPR/First Aid, and law enforcement training. Steven is also the owner of Finest First Aid & CPR LLC.

Class Details

Date: Saturday, June 13th
Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Cost: FREE
Location: Mayo Kickboxing and MMA Academy
Address: 84-33 Jamaica Ave., 2nd Floor, Woodhaven, Queens

Minimum Age

Ages 13 and older.
Anyone under 18 must attend with a parent or legal guardian.

What to Wear

Please wear comfortable activewear such as a T-shirt, sweatpants, yoga pants, leggings, and socks.

Contact Info

Sensei Mayo
Call/Text: 347-305-9097
Office: 718-850-5500
Website: MayoMMA.com
Email: [email protected]

Spots are limited to 30 Students.

Reserve your FREE spot today and take the first step toward feeling safer, stronger, and more confident.