Defense For Women

Empowerment Through Preparedness: Free Self-Defense Training for Women
by David Burnell

★ ★ ★ ★ ★"David is incredible to work with. He’s the perfect amount of tough, informative, assertive, yet, genuine, trusting and gentle. He is a light to work with. I hosted a women’s self-defense class at my gym and everyone left empowered, informed, and touched by this incredible man. Thank you so much for your time."— Ashley Wolf

“You don’t rise to the threat—you fall to your training.”

Join the Mission

Availability

Live Classes. Large Seminars. Life-Saving Training.

Empowerment for every woman—whether hands-on, in a hall, or across the nation.

Defense For Women live classes are offered free of charge within the Utah region. For events outside Utah, David Burnell is available to travel—training is still provided free, but travel and lodging expenses must be covered by the host. This ensures the mission can continue reaching communities across the country while remaining sustainable.

Real skills. Real confidence. Taught by a Veteran and Defensive Tactics Expert.

Who is David Burnell

What You'll Learn in this FREE Course

Situational awareness & threat detection
Verbal boundary-setting skills
Escape from grabs & holds
Counter-attacks using leverage, not strength
What to do if you're followed or confronted
Real-world tactics that save lives

“You don’t need to be a fighter to fight for your life. You need truth, technique, and heart.”
— David Burnell

Why It’s Free

This program is 100% free—because every woman deserves to feel safe and capable.David teaches this course as part of his personal mission to protect, empower, and honor the divine strength within every woman.

“If we protect the women, we preserve the soul of a nation.”
— David Burnell

Who Should Attend?

Young women leaving home for college
Young womens groups
Relief societies
Youth camps
Womens shelters
Working professionals
Single mothers
Survivors seeking strength
Church, school, or community groups

🙏 Powered by Purpose

This class is part of the Echo Valor mission—to bring healing, strength, and truth through stories, training, and action.
Learn more at EchoValor.com

How to Schedule a Class

Want to bring Defense For Women to your community? David Burnell offers live, in-person classes as well as unlimited-attendance seminars designed to empower and prepare women of all ages.

Live Class Requirements

Location: Provide an indoor or outdoor space suitable for training (e.g., a gym, church hall, or community center).
Group Size: Up to 60 participants for hands-on instruction.
Duration: 1.5–2 hours of intensive, practical self-defense training.

Seminars (Unlimited Attendance)

Perfect for schools, universities, churches, or corporate groups.
No participant limit—ideal for large events or conference-style settings.
Includes live demonstrations, Q&A sessions, and core tactical principles.

How to Book

Fill out the “Host a Class” form below with your location, date preference, and group size.
We’ll contact you to confirm details and customize the training to your group’s needs.
Prepare your group for a powerful, life-saving experience led by David Burnell.

Host a Class

Free Audiobook: Before It Happens — The Art of Staying Safe Before Violence Starts
Now available on DefenseForWomen.com, this powerful 2-hour audiobook by veteran protector and instructor David Burnell offers essential safety training for real-world situations. Before It Happens is not about learning how to fight—it’s about learning how to avoid danger in the first place. Through real stories, proven models, and step-by-step awareness tools, you’ll discover how to trust your instincts, recognize threats before they escalate, and walk through life with confidence. Listen for free and start building your personal defense mindset today.— David Burnell

Testimonials

★ ★ ★ ★ ★“David’s class was amazing! He is very honest and real when talking about his life experiences and what we need to do individually to protect ourselves. He doesn’t sugar-coat anything and taught us skills that we can easily remember and practice ahead of time. I was so excited about what I learned that as soon as I returned home I taught my teenage kids some skills. Thank you, David!”— Tricia Tippets

★ ★ ★ ★ ★“I have taken numerous self-defense courses and this is the first where where I actually walked away with some real life skills I know I will remember. This was a women's self-defense/self-awareness class. Dave stresses the importance of situational awareness and how that alone can save your life. But if you are attacked, he shows some very easily remembered, simple methods to help yourself escape. I know what he shared was a fraction of what he knows but he shared it generously and in a way that we all could understand. I'm glad I had the opportunity to take this class. I left more confident in myself and my ability to keep myself out of situations that could cause me harm. Thank you, David.”— Debra Kelly

★ ★ ★ ★ ★“Amazing, informational, learned a lot, have more confidence, all the MOM’S out there. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND YOU AND YOUR DAUGHTER’S do the class together. I can’t express how AMAZING the class was… a BONUS DAVID is a great instructor… bonus… bonus.., he keeps you on your toes and has you laughing the entire time.”— Melanie Daniels

★ ★ ★ ★ ★“This was a wonderful opportunity for our group of women to come together and be empowered. The tools David gave us were very simple and easy to learn. He created a safe space for everyone, and we not only got to work on the physical aspects of self-defense, but the mental and emotional aspects so that we can be confident in tough situations. I am SO glad we did this. Thank you, David for giving a gift to the world.”— Cori Sterling