First Self~Defense Retreat Empowering Solo Women to Travel Safer, Smarter!
Self-defense training is essential for women traveling solo as it provides the necessary skills, knowledge, and confidence to protect oneselves against potential dangers.
With these skills, women can approach travel with a sense of empowerment and control, which will greatly improve their overall experience.
Having self-defense training can change the way women experience traveling in several ways.
- Firstly, it can increase their personal safety by teaching them to be more aware of their surroundings and to respond effectively to potential dangers. They will also have the ability to defend themselves physically if necessary, which can provide peace of mind and reduce fear or anxiety while traveling.
- Additionally, self-defense training can also boost confidence and independence, allowing women to explore new destinations with a sense of security and autonomy. This can greatly enhance the travel experience and make it more enjoyable and memorable.
Self-defense training is an important investment for women traveling solo, as it equips them with the skills and confidence to stay safe and enjoy their travels to the fullest.
Okay, quick story time, beloveds…
I have a friend, let’s call her India.
Now, India comes from a small southern town, where everyone knows everyone.
She was raised in the church, Pentecostal at that – so sex was taboo.
Through life choices and experiences, she quickly became a sexual vixen in her own right.
Along her journey, she chose to travel the world, exposing herself to various cultures.
This exploration led her to become one of the top International Relations experts in her field.
However, through a tragic and traumatizing sexual encounter facilitated by a “friend” she trusted, India decided it was time to move on to other opportunities and retire from that career.
She quickly learned that her “career family” was nothing but a brood of vipers, who didn’t have her back after years of dedicated servitude…and she just wanted to be done.
Her trauma was an enormous anchor, and she didn’t even know it yet. It hindered her from fully transitioning to her fullest potential, because she couldn’t move beyond the past!
She would shut down and shut everyone out.
She would break down and start having negative thoughts about harming herself!
Sounds toxic, right?
Every chance I get, I try to work with India, reminding her of her faith, her loved ones and her support system.
Even being shut out – I make sure to slide her a message here and there.
She usually responds once she’s grasped her emotions.
And that’s okay…it’s part of the “process” of the journey.
It took me a while to learn what truly soothed my soul, and I say that because soothing the mind and body can feel great at the time, even for a period of time…but pleasing the soul is everlasting, beloveds!
Travel (to go from one place to another, typically over distance), is by far my drug, my pacifier, my cult, my obsession.
It connects dots to people, cultures, history – to mold their future.
It’s super therapeutic.
But if not careful, can be devastating and scary as well.
Back to India… I pray for her every chance I get.
She’s touched a part of my heart that I don’t usually admit, because it has been hard for me to like, much less trust people.
But, we are connected, so I care!
And when I care, that speaks volumes!
Everyone has a why!
Even our experts, who have a passion for training women to protect themselves wether at home or traveling the globe.
What’s your why?
We invite you to come share your story & experience this inclusive training with us, as we empower, educate and equip women to travel smarter.
What started as an idea, quickly birthed a movement of empowering safety, security and sisterhood...
This experience offers 4 Pillars of Defense:
- Social/Urban Survival (unarmed)
- Surveillance detection (Ground)
- Conversational collection detection
- When is a weapon not a weapon? (using your surroundings as an armory)
- Route selection (Ground) “Pincer” detection (Assailants working in teams)
- Weapons Classes: Comprehensive Pistol Course
- Weapons safety
- Surviving a firearms engagement (mental, physiological)
- What really works (Myth vs. TV)
- Overcoming fear in an engagement
- Weapons familiarization
- Self-Defense
- Self-defense class is based on a set of strategies and tactics that are effective at avoiding, preventing and/or extricating oneself from a potentially threatening situation.
- Key concepts of the class include the mindset of self-defense, understanding the importance of confidence and assertiveness in warding off threatening situations
- Take aways: Quick, unconventional, life saving techniques
Here's 10 reasons why you need to attend this lifesaving training:
- Learn exclusive, top level tactics to help you protect yourself against physical assault or attack.
- Gives you the knowledge to defend oneself in unfamiliar or potentially dangerous situations.
- Increased confidence and independence while traveling solo.
- Prevention of theft or robbery.
- Improved personal safety and awareness while in unfamiliar environments.
- An ability to effectively defend oneself in the absence of law enforcement or support.
- Empowerment and control in potentially vulnerable situations.
- The ability to make informed decisions and respond effectively to emergencies.
- Protection against human trafficking and exploitation.
- Preparation for unexpected events or circumstances while traveling.
- Inclusive. Immersive. Incredible.
Our villa boasts a lush 7200 square-foot outdoor space, where we can swim or sunbathe by the pool on chaise lounges or relax by koi pond and waterfall, sit on the queen-size bed swing, sip on some drinks at the tiki bar ~ equipped with 60-inch TV or vibes to your favorite music.
- Sauna
- Patio w/ Covered Seating
- Outdoor kitchen w/ 5 different grills (charcoal, wood-burning brick oven, propane)
- Masseuse w/ poolside massage in covered and netted gazebo (available for bookings)
- Complimentary coffee bar
Villa Features
- Four bedrooms
- Stylish furniture
- Several areas for gatherings
- 65-inch streaming TV in living room
- Large sun room
- Additional bedrooms, kitchens, and more hangout spaces
Sis, did you hear about our private chef?
Yes, you heard right!
We have secured a private chef team for this experiential training ~ so ALL your meals & essential drinks are included.
Our private chef experience!
How do I book this experience?
A non refundable $370 deposit is required to book this experiential self~defense training. You are also welcome to pay for the $2800 experience in full as soon as we open up for bookings.
Do you offer payment plans or finance options?
We do offer payment plans. After paying $370 deposit, you will be emailed a link to make up to 10 payments of $260. Final balance is due by July 31, 2023.
Will there be any tours or excursions?
This is not a typical touristy journey, however we do plan to immerse ourselves amongst the locals of Jacksonville, FL. to conduct our training.
I don’t travel at all or often enough, can I still take this training?
This training is for any woman ~ as you don’t need to be traveling, for opportunist to strike. You could be shopping at your neighborhood mall or at home (home invasions can happen at Airbnbs and villas as well)…so no, you don’t have to be a traveler to take this training!
What makes this training so unique?
Our instructor have over 20+ years experience as Green Berets | Special Forces, a former Air Force Security for President Obama, just to name a few ~ and the content is only available to enlisted military, however we have granted permission to offer this lite but super effective version EXCLUSIVE to Queens of Virtue! We wanted to be sure to secure the very best security team to offer this life transforming training, designed to help women be more vigilant and equipped in case they should ever need to defend themselves.
Do participants earn any licenses to carry?
Yes! In fact, when you are licensed to carry in the state of Florida, you are licensed to carry in any of the 38+ states that recognizes the Florida’s License to Carry.
Do I have to have a gun to participate?
No! Our partners at Sentinel Security Group, LLC has a newly launched, Black-owned shooting destination in Jacksonville, Florida. They have weapons we can use for the training!
What if I have my own gun?
Be sure to check with the practices to safely travel with your gun…but you are welcome to bring yours with you for the training. It’s not required, however!
How does the roommate matching work?
Once you have paid your $350 deposit (or full amount), we will arrange a private virtual party for you to meet with your roommate, as well as everyone else ~ in a casual and comfortable space. We believe that it flows smoother when we are already familiar with our each other prior to arrival.
