Women's Self-Defense - Stay Away

We live in a world where personal safety should not be a luxury. Yet too often, women face situations in which they feel vulnerable or powerless. The Stay Away seminar, part of the official programme of the International Krav Maga Federation (IKMF), is dedicated to women who want to reclaim their sense of safety, confidence, and clarity of response.

What is the “Stay Away” programme

“Stay Away” is an international self-defense course for women, developed by IKMF experts and implemented in over 30 countries worldwide. In the United States and Canada, India, Australia, Israel, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, Germany, and Poland, over 100,000 women have participated in these seminars, built specifically for the real needs of women — both physically and psychologically.

The programme is not merely an adaptation of “classic” Krav Maga. It is a separate system, designed together with IKMF female instructors and tested in varied contexts, which addresses:

• real situations specific to women (street assaults, harassment, defense in confined spaces, reaction in the dark, unexpected confrontations);
• differences in strength and size between aggressor and victim;
• managing fear, the freeze response, and stress;
• using everyday objects (keys, bag, phone) for defense;
• developing attitude and presence — the safety mindset.

Empowerment, Not Fear

Our women’s self-defense seminars (and the “Stay Away” programme) are not about violence — they are about freedom and control.

Women who attend these seminars discover that self-defense is not just about physical movements, but above all about the confidence that they can react. International research on empowerment-based self-defense (ESD), including the research that underpins the Stay Away - IKMF programme, shows a significant impact:

• participants reduce their risk of assault by nearly 50% in the following 12 months,
• they develop self-confidence and the ability to set clear boundaries,
• they experience a significant decrease in anxiety and an increase in inner control,
• they react more consciously and more effectively in tense situations.

This is the true power: knowing that you have options. Not feeling “invincible”, but feeling prepared.

What Happens at Our “Women’s Self-Defense” Seminar on 15 November

Over two and a half hours, participants go through a complete experience — theoretical, practical, and emotional.

Seminar structure:

1. Introduction and awareness — we discuss specific risks, common behaviours, and how to recognise warning signs early.
2. Practical exercises — posture, distance, use of voice, breaking free from grabs, reacting to pushes or unwanted physical contact.
3. Realistic scenarios — everyday situations (street, car, enclosed space) adapted to each participant’s level.
4. Mindset & clarity — how to manage stress, maintain emotional control, and turn fear into action.

All in a safe environment, with female-only participation, led by IKMF-certified instructors in the Stay Away system.

Why You Should Participate

• Because your safety is not a taboo subject — it is a form of self-respect.
• Because you learn how to say “no” firmly, clearly, and calmly — in any context.
• Because the exercises require no strength or prior experience, only clarity and decision.
• Because every woman has the right to feel in control, regardless of age, physical shape, or experience.
• Because you learn alongside other women — in an open, respectful, non-judgmental setting.

Who We Are

Since 2014, Krav Maga Timișoara has been training adults, teenagers, and children to develop physical and psychological safety.

We are part of the international IKMF network and regularly organise themed seminars, including those dedicated to women, parents, young people, and the corporate environment.

Practical Details

• Date: 15 November 2025, at 11:00
• Duration: approximately 2.5 hours
• Venue: Str. Dr. Grigore T. Popa no. 73, Timișoara
• Cost:
  - 200 lei for early registrations (until 2 November)
  - 300 lei for confirmed registrations until 9 November
  - 350 lei thereafter
• Participation: women only
• Equipment: comfortable sportswear, clean indoor shoes, towel, and water.
• Event details on the Facebook page - Women’s Self-Defense
• Registration form: https://forms.gle/5c3j8bdZgb9JitYB9

Don’t Hesitate Any Longer

Self-defense is not an act of fear — it is an act of respect. For yourself, for your peace of mind, for the freedom to move without fear. Discover the international Stay Away programme — now, in Timișoara.

Take control of your safety! We look forward to seeing you at the seminar!