Women’s Safety & Self-Defense Training

WBN Skills Series: Women’s Safety & Self-Defense Training

with Aly Breggin, Happiness Is Balance Massage & Fitness

Join Women’s Business Network of Frederick for an empowering and interactive Skills Series focused on practical women’s safety and self-defense techniques. Led by Aly Breggin of Happiness Is Balance Massage & Fitness, this hands-on training experience will provide real-world strategies designed to help participants feel more aware, prepared, and confident in everyday situations.

This session will involve active participation and movement-based instruction on the mats. Aly will guide attendees through practical techniques, situational awareness exercises, and self-defense fundamentals that can be applied in real-life scenarios.

Participants will learn:

🔹 Situational awareness and conflict avoidance
🔹 Personal safety strategies for public spaces and everyday environments
🔹 Basic self-defense concepts and response techniques
🔹 The importance of repetition and muscle memory in stressful situations

Event Details
📅 Date: Sunday, September 27
🕞 Time: 3:30 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Bowerhouse MMA, 7311 Grove Rd, Units C&D, Frederick, MD

What to Wear
This is an active, mat-based training session. Participants will be barefoot during portions of the class. Please wear comfortable, tighter-fitting athletic clothing that allows movement and avoids loose fabric getting caught during exercises. Suggested attire includes leggings, yoga pants, or stretch pants, along with athletic tops, crew neck tees, or higher V-neck workout tops.

About Aly Breggin
Aly Breggin, owner of Happiness Is Balance Massage & Fitness, is passionate about helping people empower themselves physically, mentally, and personally. With more than 25 years of experience as a massage therapist and over 10 years as a personal trainer, Aly has dedicated her career to helping clients improve their overall health, confidence, and quality of life.

A lifelong fitness enthusiast, gym advocate, and personal safety educator, Aly also brings extensive knowledge and experience in personal protection, situational awareness, and self-defense strategies. Her approach combines practical real-world techniques with education designed to help individuals feel more prepared and confident in everyday situations.

Whether you are looking to build confidence, improve awareness, or learn practical safety skills in a supportive environment, this session is designed to meet you where you are and help you feel more prepared in everyday life.