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Self Defense Instruction for Women and Children



  • Every week, more than 2,000 women are attacked and raped.

  • A physical assault can happen anywhere at any time.

  • Children and teenagers are vulnerable to abduction, school violence, child abuse and sexual assault.

  • Defending yourself is a true life-skill, and life-saver.

  • Being aware and trusting your instincts is key to your safety.

  • Feel empowered to act and react with confidence.

  • Don’t just tell your children to stay safe — teach them how.



Self Defense for Women and Girls...

IPDI offers instruction in self defense to women — 12 to 75+ years old. Designed especially for women, our 2-day course offers a set of awareness, assertiveness, and verbal confrontation skills with safety strategies and physical techniques that enable someone to successfully escape, resist and survive violent attacks. More...


radKids® Personal Empowerment Safety Education Program for Children — Boys & Girls…

IPDI is a certified provider of the radKIDS® Personal Empowerment Safety Education Program — a 10-hour family centered safety education program that emphasizes essential decision-making skills as well as physical resistance options to escape violence. Children from 5-12 years of age participate in the program with their adult partners to create a true safety partnership. More...


(c) Copyright Individual Protective & Defensive Instincts - 2007

All IPDI classes are presented by Albert Ortiz, owner/operator of IDPI. Al is a licensed private investigator and retired federal agent with 27 years of experience in law enforcement. He is a martial arts practitioner, certified and experienced in training federal law enforcement personnel. More...