Women’s Self-Defence
for Schools, Institutions,
Universities and Associations

Our Philosophy

Commitment to non-business work settings, training and study institutions, and membership organizations is one of the pillars of the Women’s Self-Defense Counseling initiative.

Offering seminars and webinars on self-defense and respect within these facilities is not just about raising awareness, but a concrete step toward building inclusive and safe environments for all.

Self-defense is not limited to the physical dimension, but includes the ability to recognize situations of manipulation or abuse, learning to establish and defend psychological and relational boundaries.

Prevention

We believe that prevention is the most effective and fundamental tool of self-defence.

Martial Arts and
Combat Sports

We encourage women to practice martial arts and combat sports to improve coordination and perception of physical combat.

Self-Defense Devices

We encourage the use of sprays, beepers, etc. after proper training in their use.

Effective Defense Method

Our mission is to teach women how to recognise, avoid and – only if necessary – defend themselves against aggressors.

We dissuade from the idea that just knowing combat sports or martial arts is effective in dangerous situations.

We recognise strategy as the only method, applying a few techniques made automatic.

Services

Through our training seminars and practical courses, we strive to provide women with the tools and knowledge they need to face potentially dangerous situations with safety and confidence.

Learn more about our counseling services and self-defense courses below.

Training Seminars

Introductory-type training counseling, to women’s self-defense, carried out at Schools, Institutions, Universities and Associations.

Theintroduction to the topics of preventive self-protection will be through the recognition of potential hazard scenarios and through theillustration of initial techniques for managing a potential risk situation. At the end there will be space for in-depth discussions.

* in no way is the safety of participants jeopardized
* no specific clothing is required from participants

Courses also available in English

Self-defense courses

Comprehensive course, divided into meetings, cadenced at locations and according to specific needs, aimed at demonstrating and learning practical defense behaviors and techniques.

* in no way is the safety of the participants put at risk
* no specific clothing is required from the participants

Courses also available in English

Webinar

We offer customizable pre-recorded webinars (e-learning) and consultations via programmable video-calls, adapting to the specific needs of distance learning (FAD) for organizations, educational institutions, and universities that need flexible solutions to engage employees or students, with no constraints on attendance.

Courses also available in English

Services

Through our training seminars and practical courses, we strive to provide women with the tools and knowledge they need to face potentially dangerous situations with safety and confidence.

Learn more about our counseling services and self-defense courses below.

Training Seminars

Introductory-type training counseling, to women’s self-defense, carried out at Schools, Institutions, Universities and Associations.

Theintroduction to the topics of preventive self-protection will be through the recognition of potential hazard scenarios and through theillustration of initial techniques for managing a potential risk situation. At the end there will be space for in-depth discussions.

* in no way is the safety of participants jeopardized
* no specific clothing is required from participants

Courses also available in English

Self-defense courses

Comprehensive course, divided into meetings, cadenced at locations and according to specific needs, aimed at demonstrating and learning practical defense behaviors and techniques.

* in no way is the safety of the participants put at risk
* no specific clothing is required from the participants

Courses also available in English

Webinar

We offer customizable pre-recorded webinars (e-learning) and consultations via programmable video-calls, adapting to the specific needs of distance learning (FAD) for organizations, educational institutions, and universities that need flexible solutions to engage employees or students, with no constraints on attendance.

Courses also available in English

ABOUT US

Francesco Tessoni Rudmann

In 1999 He began the practice of Kung-Fu at the School of 3-time World Champion Grandmaster Shin Dae Woung (8th Dan) until in 2011, after numerous retreats at Chen Gi In Temple, he obtained the Instructor Diploma directly from Master Shin there. After another 5 years, he obtained his black belt 2nd Dan from UISP.

In 2014, together with other instructors, he founded the A.S.D. Kung Fu Club Genova, where Kung-Fu for adults, young people and children, Tai-chi are taught, and training on Personal Defence with UISP was started, proposing the women’s self-defence course, for which the instructors obtained the official Diploma in 2015, continuing with numerous refresher courses on Personal Defence.

Since 2017 he has been starting private lessons and teaching at high schools in Genoa.

In 2020 he obtained ASPP qualification while continuing group courses in women’s self-defense, at local gyms. In the following years begins teaching as 81/08 trainer and 45001 Auditor.

In 2024, given the growing criticality of increasingly topical issues, “Self-Defense Counseling” and “Women’s Self-Defense Counseling” were born .

ABOUT US

Staff

We have a highly qualified team of professionals and self-defence instructors, available to move around the territory.
Ambassadors act as spokespersons for our mission, representing us and spreading our philosophy and values in every context, creating a network and expanding the opportunity to respond quickly to the needs of different realities.

If required, we provide the assistance of a team of criminal lawyers who can be contacted by writing to supportolegale@autodifesafemminile.com.
We also have a psychologist, who is available for any needs and responds confidentially at psicologa@autodifesafemminile.com.

Unbreakable Femininity: self-defense counseling for women’s empowerment.”

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