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1:1 self-defense program

“Your body has been trying to protect you your whole life. This program is about finally working with it, instead of against it.”

What if self-defense wasn't about becoming tougher, more aggressive or fearless, but about becoming more connected to yourself, your instincts, your boundaries and your ability to act?

The 1:1 program is a personalized journey into full-spectrum self-defense, combining mental, emotional, physical and community-centered approaches to safety. The aim is not simply to prepare you for potentially difficult situations, but to help you feel more at home in yourself, more confident in expressing your needs, and more equipped to navigate the world on your own terms.

❋ Physical self-defense

Practical techniques, movement, positioning, creating distance, responding to physical pressure and exploring ways to protect yourself. We work with your body's natural responses rather than forcing a one-size-fits-all system.

❋ Boundaries & communication

Exploring verbal and non-verbal boundaries, using your voice, communicating discomfort, navigating social pressure and becoming more comfortable expressing what you need and don't want.

❋  Body awareness & nervous system

Recognizing your body's signals and stress responses, building self-trust, and exploring how to navigate challenging situations with greater awareness, confidence and agency.

❋ Everyday & community safety

Looking beyond the individual: understanding social dynamics, power, mutual support and how we can contribute to safer environments for ourselves and the people around us.

  • I would recommend the course to women of any age and in any life situation. It's not only about self-defense, it's a course for yourself: to build self-confidence, trust in yourself and a stronger connection to your own body. It creates a space where you feel safe, seen and free to let out your full energy. Honestly, 10 out of 5 stars!

    Anonymous client

  • I took a three self-defense session pack with Maren and I can’t recommend enough to everyone I know to do a self-defense class, and to do it with Maren if they have the opportunity to do so.

    Anonymous client

  • I left exhausted but also strong and deeply satisfied. Something has really shifted for me.

    Anonymous client

  • After the self-defense course I feel empowered in a way I never felt before, knowing that now at least I know some basics that may come in handy. And I feel safer knowing that more and more people from our communities are, thanks to Maren, learning these basics too, making all of us safer.

    Anonymous client

FAQ

  • Every session is adapted to you and your needs. We explore physical self-defence, boundaries and communication, body awareness, instincts, emotional responses and decision-making under pressure. The aim is to develop practical tools while building a stronger sense of trust in yourself.

  • These sessions are for women-identifying, non-binary, queer and trans people who want to feel more confident, connected to themselves and equipped to navigate challenging situations. You don’t need any previous experience or a particular level of fitness. We start where you are.

  • A package of three 90-minute sessions costs €250. A single 90-minute session costs €100. If you’re interested in a different format or a longer-term process, feel free to reach out about a custom package.

  • I’m currently based between Oslo and Barcelona. In Oslo, sessions take place at Podium; in Barcelona, at Espai Viceversa. I’m also open to travelling for sessions or workshops when the conditions are right.

  • You can start with a single session to explore the approach and see what feels useful. For a more in-depth process, I recommend minimum three sessions, giving us time to build on what we explore together.

  • That’s completely okay. We work at your pace, and nothing is compulsory. You’re always in control of what you participate in, and we can adapt exercises or explore alternatives whenever needed. I am a Polyvagal-educated practitioner, and work with trauma-informed approaches.

  • Get in touch through the form below with a little information about what you’re looking for, and we can arrange an initial conversation to see if the approach feels like a good fit.

Interested?

Get in touch with me so we can find out if this program suits your needs! Fill in the form on the right and include a few key details so I can get back to you with the best plan:

  1. Short description of yourself – name, pronouns, age, and something about your motivation to join a self-defense program

  2. Date & time – when are you hoping to do something like this?

  3. Location – where are you located? would you be open to travel for the program?

Once I have this info, I’ll get back to you with a proposal! Easy peasy :)