Online courses
Learn practical protection skills at your own pace.
Our online courses introduce skills you can practise at home, guided by female instructors. Explore the available modules below and choose where you want to start.
Available online courses
Support our cause and learn some new skills with our online survival and protection modules.
Simply sign up for an account to purchase and access all our video content. Hit ‘Enrol’ to get started!
Please note: Due to the nature of digital products, all sales are final and non-refundable.
An introduction to the foundations of personal protection. This course covers the foundations that the rest of our program builds on, in short video lessons you can repeat as often as you like. Practise each lesson a few times, and the moves start to feel natural. That's what helps you respond when it counts.
Learn three key hand strikes: the jab, the cross and the hook. Our instructors break down each strike step by step, so you understand how to stand, where your power comes from, and how to strike without hurting yourself. Ideal once you've done "Foundations of personal protection", or if you'd like to build strength and confidence in your hands.
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We’re a female-led PBI Charity certified by the ACNC, operating from the Gold Coast. By teaching women and girls practical survival and self-defence skills, we’re supporting women before, during and after violence.
Media coverage and support from our local councils, community organisations and national foundations have helped us reach women who might not otherwise know we exist, and help make our training possible.
Thanks to the ongoing support from partners, including:
What sets our online program apart?
This dynamic program has been meticulously crafted to give you the knowledge and skills you need to feel confident and secure in any situation.
With Fierce Females’ expertise and the support of the QLD government and Health and Wellbeing QLD ActiveKit funding, you're not just learning self-defence; you're gaining access to comprehensive, life-changing skills. Here's what sets our program apart:
Practical skills you can use
Every lesson teaches techniques built for real-life situations, not the gym or the ring. You'll know what to do and why it works.
Taught by women, for women
Your lessons are led by our female facilitators, who teach self-defence at our Gold Coast studio and in schools and workplaces across Australia.
Affordable for everyone
Funding support means we can offer each course for $50, so more women can learn these skills, wherever they live.
Learn anywhere, at your own pace
Watch on your phone, tablet or computer, whenever it suits you. Pause, rewind and repeat a lesson until it clicks.
Build your skills step by step
Start with the basics, then add strikes. Grab defences, grappling and kicking are on the way, so you can keep building as new courses launch.
Every purchase supports women
Fierce Females is a female-led charity, registered with the ACNC. Your course fee helps fund our work teaching women and girls survival and protection skills, and supporting women who have experienced violence.
More online courses to come
What to do when someone grabs you. This course covers defences against a bear hug, a wrist grab, and a choke against a wall, with clear demonstrations you can practise safely at home with a partner.
Self-defence for when you're close to someone or on the ground. Video lessons cover how to fall safely, get back on your feet (the technical stand-up), and use the wedge and ground defence.
Your legs are your strongest tools. Learn how to use them, starting with foot positions and cat stance, then moving on to the front kick and the mule kick.
Fierce Females story
Fierce Females is a female-led charity on the Gold Coast, created by women, for women. For over a decade, we've taught women and girls practical survival and self-defence skills that combine the psychology of fear, conflict de-escalation, and martial arts-based physical techniques.
Our training is built around what women actually face, and around what's possible, not just what's wrong. Through 1-on-1 sessions, group classes and workshops for schools, workplaces and communities, we help women recognise danger earlier, interrupt fear and respond, so they can discover a sense of self-agency and live a life free from violence.
We also work with women who have already experienced violence, including domestic, family and sexual violence. People who understand what you've been through deliver every session with care, tailored to you and focused on rebuilding confidence. We work closely with the Queensland Police Service and frequently support victims of crime.
What participants are saying
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“…gained so much valuable knowledge…“
The space is so calming and the reception ladies were super nice and helpful. Amanda was the most amazing teacher, she was very patient, kind and helpful and I gained so much valuable knowledge on boxing. I felt so included and comfortable during this class and can’t wait to come back.
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“…can be applied to real life situations“
Had a wonderful 10 fun weeks with a wonderful small group practicing basic self defence skills that can be applied to real life situations. Thank you Mylan!
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“…life changing“
Seriously ladies, this is life changing. They meet you where you are. The classes are casual and non judgmental. There genuine passion for the program shines. If you don't know where to start. Don't know how, this is the place. Empower yourself.
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“Easy and considerate learning“
Great class. Expert instructors. Easy and considerate learning. Beneficial for all age women. Instructors happy to work with suggestions. I found I preferred more practical and Instructors happy to accommodate request.
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“…taught me some practical skills that I hope I never have to use“
I was referred to Fierce Females when I sought out self defence classes after a traumatic event. I didn't know what to expect but from my first meeting I was put at ease. I could pick a session time that suited my work schedule which helped me commit to booking. I leant things about myself that I didnt even know i did when i feel uncomfortable. Amanda helped me to push myself out of my comfort zone and taught me some practical skills that I hope I never have to use. I was made to feel welcome, heard and safe (and the exercise helped too).
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“…should be mandatory at schools“
Extremely empowering, educational and life changing! Much more than expected, especially for such a small investment. Amanda is absolutely awesome, instructing us with kindness, respect while teaching us bad ass defense moves! Most important, was learning how to respect ourselves, by using our brain, body and voice to protect ourselves! Recommend to all females of any age, should be mandatory at schools. Super grateful for all that Amanda and her Fierce Females are doing for our community 🙏🥰🤩
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