Take Control Self Defense

01/26/2026

Join us on February 8th at 1pm for a self-defense workshop designed for teens and adults! This class covers prevention through awareness and practical techniques to get out of sticky situations. No experience necessary. Registration is $25 - scan the code to sign up.

06/16/2025

Join us for this Sunday's self-defense workshop in Apex! Great for teens and adults, no prior experience needed. Participants will learn how to get out of various grabs and defend against multiple types of attacks with effective striking and how to use a kubaton (self-defense key chain tool). https://Empowereddefenseclasses.as.me/Advanced

05/19/2025

Excited to be in Apex next month teaching a grip breaking, striking, and kubaton class at Karate International of Apex. Great for any teen or adult, no experience needed.

03/05/2025

Registration is open for our next exciting and informative self-defense class! Participants will learn how to combine striking and ground defense for effective techniques against a bigger, stronger attacker pinning you on the ground. Great for teens and adults. All levels welcome. No experience needed. Special rate for current Karate International students!

02/03/2025

Ladies Only Self-Defense class is happening this month on Sunday, Feb 23 at 1:30. Great for teens and adults. No experience needed! Check us out at RaleighSelfDefense.com. Hope to see you in a class soon!

01/13/2025

RaleighSelfDefense.com is now offering martial arts and self-defense inspired merchandise! Browse the page for shirts, hoodies, tumblers and even coloring books for all ages! Each design is an original, created by us! https://www.raleighselfdefense.com/merch

11/18/2024

We are closing out the year with a special Top Ten techniques of 2024 plus takedowns! Join us as we review the best techniques from various topics like grip breaking, weapons defense, using a kubaton, and more. Great for teens and adults. No prior experience needed. Check out https://www.raleighselfdefense.com/upcoming-classes for more information or to reserve your spot.

09/23/2024

New Class Alert! Join us on Oct 4 at Karate International of West Raleigh and learn how to use effective striking in combination with wrist locks and armbars to gain control against a bigger stronger attacker. Great for teens and adults!

09/02/2024

I did a podcast with a friend about my life, my career in the martial arts and my family. When you have 20 minutes, have a listen! WRAL Amanda Lamb is doing some amazing interviews of some great women. I’m grateful to have been picked as one of her subjects.

There’s no other way to describe her. Kathy Olevsky is one tough cookie. She has a black belt in karate and co-owns a karate school in North Carolina. She teaches other black belts and is also an expert on self-defense. Kathy's book, Take Control, teaches women how to defend themselves in eve...

08/30/2024

Join us Friday, September 6, for one of our most popular classes and learn how to use a kubotan (self-defense keychain), stick, and everyday items as self-defense tools. We will discuss the pros and cons of popular self-defense tools and help participants find the best self-defense tool for them. Great for teens and adults; no experience needed.

07/10/2024

Registration is open for our next public class. Join us on July 26 to learn about weapons defense! Great for teens and adults. No prior experience needed. RaleighSelfDefense.com

06/12/2024

Taught this fabulous group on Friday from Workplace Options! They really soaked up all the information, asked great questions, and were an absolute pleasure to teach. Great class ladies! 🙌👊