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"I love that her skills are so simple, effective, and practical, and can be applied even if you don’t have a self defense background."
Girls Fight Back
College, K-12, Corporate, Private groups, Advocates, Conferences, & More
Girls Fight Back was born in direct response to the June 2001 murder of a dynamic, athletic, and loved college student named Shannon McNamara. After Shannon’s death, her friend and sorority sister, Erin Weed, realized the need for practical and empowering options for young women to learn violence prevention and self-defense. Nicole Snell took over the program in 2020 and is continuing the mission of teaching women everywhere how to be their own best protector.
The Girls Fight Back seminar is designed to be a safe space for women/girls and those who identify as women/girls, to learn about self defense. This program is great for colleges, sororities, high schools and other all womxn groups who want to learn skills to be their own best protector. We combine core values, a fun and empowering attitude, and the best safety and self-defense methods available. You are worth fighting for!
The program is 90 minutes + Q&A and includes these key components:
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Using your intuition
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Safety strategies – awareness, eye contact, verbal boundaries
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Recognizing tools of manipulation
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How to be an active bystander and a supportive ally
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The definition of consent
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How to support a survivor
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How to set boundaries that work for you
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Verbal de-escalation skills
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The basics of self-defense in our Badass Basics
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Plus a review of improvised weapons, ground fighting, and how to sign up for a full-contact adrenaline based self-defense course near you!
Students Fight Back
College, K-12, Private groups, Advocates, Conferences
Students Fight Back is a NASPA Award Winning gender inclusive and Title IX compliant safety and empowerment seminar. I believe that people of all genders can benefit from learning personal safety and self-defense skills. And when we all come together to be active bystanders, we can create safer communities.
The program is 90 minutes + Q&A and includes these key components:
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Using your intuition
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Safety strategies – awareness, eye contact, verbal boundaries
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Recognizing tools of manipulation
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How to be an active bystander and a supportive ally
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The definition of consent
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How to support a survivor
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How to set boundaries that work for you
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Verbal de-escalation skills
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The basics of self-defense in our Badass Basics
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Plus a review of improvised weapons, ground fighting, and how to sign up for a full-contact adrenaline based self-defense course near you!
S.A.V.E.
Corporate, ERGs, Military, Realtors, Private groups, Advocates, Conferences
Safety, Assertiveness, Violence Prevention, Empowerment (S.A.V.E.) is a gender inclusive program designed for companies, businesses, or any non-student group that wants to empower their community and employees with personal safety tools, discussions on how to avoid unwanted social interactions with colleagues and co-workers, de-escalation strategies, and how to use verbal strategies to avoid confrontations. We will address the importance of intuition and awareness when managing our safety, and how to be an active bystander for others. The program can include discussion and practice with physical self-defense techniques.
This program is 60min + Q&A and can be customized to fit a variety of corporate needs.
Yes I'm Hiking Solo: Self-Defense for the Outdoors©
Outdoor Groups, College, High School, Corporate, Military, Private Groups, Conferences
Ever been worried about your personal safety when hiking or traveling solo? Do you want to feel confident and independent venturing out on your own? Have you been wanting to learn some badass, simple, and effective self-defense moves for your hiking, backpacking, and camping trips? Then join Nicole, an experienced solo hiker, camper & traveler as she teaches practical and realistic self-defense strategies to empower you to feel more confident about exploring the outdoors or wherever your adventure takes you. Safety is often the #1 barrier that keeps people from experiencing the outdoors or going on a trip. Nicole specializes in alleviating that fear and replacing it with education to open up people's access to exploring the outdoors, and the world, on their terms.
The program is 60-75 minutes + Q&A.
Boundaries for Personal Empowerment©
College, Military, Corporate, Private groups, Advocates, Conferences, High School
This interactive and all-inclusive program is designed for any group that wants to feel confident setting boundaries in professional and personal settings. By learning how to set boundaries and respect the boundaries of others, we can be empowered to work more productively and lead more effectively.
In today’s rapidly evolving workplace, safety and empowerment are essential components of a thriving, mission ready, respectful culture. Want to learn how to handle awkward encounters with people you know in an empowered way? Then this session is for you! We'll discuss the importance of speaking up for your needs, trusting your intuition, and using clear, assertive communication. It will provide tools to help you recognize manipulative behavior and help you feel better equipped to identify your own personal space boundaries. Is there someone in your life who hugs you despite your discomfort? Learn how to set physical and verbal boundaries with people you know and foster healthy relationships. The goal is to enable you to confidently enforce your boundaries in direct and respectful ways no matter the context.
This training can serve as a companion to programming your organization has already received — encouraging deeper engagement through open dialogue, personalized scenarios, and immediate feedback. The tools learned can be used daily and the practice of them can ultimately lead to forming stronger relationships in our work, school, and interpersonal interactions, along with helping us navigate our day to day social exchanges.
This program is 60-90min + Q&A and can be customized to fit a variety of needs.
Run Into Your Power: Self-Defense for Solo Runners
Retreats, Conferences, Running Groups, Private Groups,
If safety is one of your top concerns when you head out for a solo run on the trails or the road, then this class is for you! Experienced solo runner and self-defense expert, Nicole Snell, will guide you through simple, practical and autonomy affirming strategies you can start using on your runs today! Nicole believes in empowering you with strategies that alleviate your fear without restricting your life. This session will focus on both verbal and physical skills with an emphasis on how our bodies are our best tools. This positive and supportive session is both evidence-based and research supported to have you hitting the trails with confidence!
The program is 60-90 minutes + Q&A.
Bystander Intervention for Empowerment & Prevention™️
College, High School, Corporate, Realtors, Military, Private Groups, Conferences
This engaging program is designed to empower individuals with actionable options for bystander intervention and discussions on how to use various strategies when faced with situations such as harassment, bullying, inappropriate jokes, ostracism and more. We will address the importance of intuition and awareness when managing our safety before, during, and after an intervention and redefine what it means to be an active bystander. The goal of the session is to offer participants tools that can help them feel comfortable in their ability to respond to a range of scenarios they may encounter.
The program is 60-75 minutes + Q&A.
The Badass Basics Self-Defense Workshop
College, K-12, Corporate, Outdoor Groups, Private Groups, Public Classes + More!
This hands-on, empowerment-based self-defense workshop is designed to be a positive and supportive space for women and people of all gender identities and expressions to learn practical safety skills. These skills can increase your confidence and help you gain independence for walking through the world and doing the activities you love. This small group workshop addresses the basics of personal safety along with non-physical and physical self-defense skills. Participants will have the opportunity to practice the skills through body movement, interactive activities, and striking focus mitts using the techniques taught.
The program is 2hrs. 15 Students Max
Find Your Fierce
Junior High, High School, College, K-12, Retreats, Private Groups + More!
TV Producer. World Traveler. Body Builder. Outdoor Adventure Enthusiast. Self-Defense Expert. It’s impossible to put Nicole into any one box which is why she is the epitome of the phrase: Live Limitlessly! Join Nicole for an enthusiastic and inspirational talk as she explores the 4 ways to find your fierce and take control of your life. Nicole’s enthusiastic session shares personal stories and experiences to help audience members step into their power, own their choices, and create the life they want!
The program is 60mins + Q&A
