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Want unshakable confidence even if you’ve never taken a self-defense class?
Get my free A-Z Self-Defense Guide. A trauma-informed tips for boundaries, instincts, and confidence.
So you will stop second-guessing yourself or feeling unsafe in your own skin.
Discover what this guide offers
Set Boundaries with Confidence
Learn practical ways to say “no” and protect your space.
Trust Your
Instincts
Strengthen your ability to sense danger and respond quickly.
Move Through Life
Fearlessly
Build everyday habits that boost your safety and self-assurance.
ABOUT ME
JESS GORDON
Hi, I’m Jess!
Founder of Arise Self-Defense, certified teacher, and empowerment self-defense instructor.
I know what it’s like to doubt your strength or worry about what might happen in certain situations. That’s why I created Arise, to give people the skills, voice, and confidence to feel safe in their own skin.
Whether you’re a parent, teen, professional, educator, or community leader, my mission is the same, to help you reclaim your power, trust your instincts, and find belonging in a community that has your back.
ABOUT ME
JESS GORDON
Hi, I’m Jess!
Founder of Arise Self-Defense, certified teacher, and empowerment self-defense instructor.
I know what it’s like to doubt your strength or worry about what might happen in certain situations. That’s why I created Arise: to give people the skills, voice, and confidence to feel safe in their own skin.
Whether you’re a parent, teen, professional, educator, or community leader, my mission is the same -- to help you reclaim your power, trust your instincts, and find belonging in a community that has your back.
What Others Are Saying
Priscilla Barcelo
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Jess is a wonderful instructor that takes the time to teach you every move and technique properly. You can tell that she's knowledgeable and loves what she does.
Always with a smile on her face and a gentle nature, she's always willing to help until you get it right which is what makes an excellent coach.
Madyson Adams
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Jess is a thorough and experienced instructor, and is very relatable in her approach to teaching self-defense. I have been training with her for a number of years, and couldn't honestly give her enough kudos! She is an excellent teacher, wonderful person, and will definitely help you elevate your self-defense skills and training to the next level!
Mona Stilwell
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Jess from Arise has created an engaging program for girls that allows them
to understand and express body boundaries and consent in an age appropriate manner. Both my girls love going to Jess' classes - the best endorsement there is!
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