N-Flux

I took the Guerrera Self-Defense workshop and I could not recommend it enough for women looking to learn the basics of self-defense. Colleen and Tahira are amazing!

I highly recommend N-Flux to anyone looking for a safe, inclusive space to train, learn self-defense, or feel stronger and more empowered in your body! I took the Guerrera Women and Femme Self-Defense course and walked away in only one weekend feeling more empowered and safer taking up space in the world. I am very grateful to Colleen and the N-Flux staff for offering me a scholarship to attend! Everyone I met was incredibly kind, conscientious, and skilled. Thank you so much for such a wonderful experience!

I took the Guerrera Self Defense course and it was one of the most empowering activities I have ever done for myself. I would absolutely recommend this class to any friend, family member, or passerby as a way to connect with their body and inner strength.

I took the Guerrera Self Defense Intensive workshop in July, and I HIGHLY recommend it for those who want to get a basic understanding of multiple self-defense concepts. It is an intense weekend but very much worth it. Colleen creates a very safe space where you will feel comfortable with giving each lesson your all and not feeling weird about it or out of place. As stated prior, this is just an introduction. You won't become an expert over a weekend, however you will gather insight about your body and spatial awareness, build camaraderie, and gain confidence to continue classes at N-Flux.

I have tried/taken martial arts classes at about 5 or so different places, and there is almost always a great, supportive community that will help you get more fit. BUT at N-flux there is great community AND great curriculum AND it's welcoming for small feminine people and newbies. Walking into a martial arts gym for the first time is SO intimidating, I don't care who you are. But this is one of the first places where it was comfortable to do so. Not only that, but the way that Chris and Gonz structure classes actually help you make sense of moves in a quicker time frame. It's all really well thought out, and it's a place to be challenged in the best ways. I can't recommend it enough! :)

I had no prior experience with self defense or any martial art and my boyfriend bought me the Women and Femme self defense intensive course for this weekend. It was AMAZING, so inclusive of all experiences and fitness levels, talked about real world applications and scenarios and gave us a safe space to practice those scenarios and key moves to protect us. There were no gimmicks, just each person realizing their own strength and ability and personal strategy. The instructors were kind, inclusive, supportive, and I will definitely be returning for more classes. Thank you!!! [people, buy course passes for your partner, for yourself, for your family... they'll love it!!]

I went to self defense for women and femmes with Colleen! Amazing course! Colleen has designed the curriculum with both practicality and thoughtfulness in mind. She made sure all of us felt safe, cared for, and heard throughout the experience, even as we were tackling difficult topics and potentially triggering exercises and drills. She and the folks helping out were very knowledgeable and gave great pointers and individual attention to everyone in the class. I’ve come out of the weekend very sore, but feeling empowered and much more confident in my ability to defend myself in an emergency. This class has also inspired me to continue training in martial arts so that I continue to hone my self defense skills. Truly can’t recommend this highly enough.

I went to self defense for femmes with Colleen and had the BEST time. A welcoming gym environment for women that you won’t find at other places. I feel strong and empowered and lucky to have taken the self defense course. Every woman in DC should take this course!! It is so worth every penny. Colleen goes above and beyond to help you outside of class and to get to know you personally. The environment is very supportive and helped with my anxiety going in. Great community at that gym. I will be back!

The happiest I've been in a long time! Working out here provides me with an amazing community of peers who aim to uplift and support each other, and the staff instruction is unmatched anywhere in the city. As a beginner I have never felt overwhelmed or intimidated. I cannot recommend N-Flux highly enough!

I've been training at N-Flux for almost three years and cannot recommend it enough. The instructors work to create challenging but fun programs, and each class is different so I never get bored. Expect an intense but worthwhile workout! Chris, Colleen, and Victoria are great motivators who will work with you to progress at any fitness level. Class sizes are small so everyone receives individualized attention and feedback.N-Flux also has a great community. More experienced students are welcoming towards beginners and offer feedback. It's a very inclusive and female friendly space.