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Welcome to Encompass Defense Collective
Seattle, Washington

Encompass Defense Collective pursues a mission to provide education and training to Men, Women and Youth in the multifaceted spectrum of Self Protection & Self Defense. We welcome self defense trainers of all disciplines ( both male and female) to join the network. Our goal is to refer interested participants to self defense trainers near them.

The founder, Restita DeJesus, is a USCCA Certified Instructor and has studied martial arts and self protecton tactics since an early age. She strives to help women and youth in her courses, which include:
  • * Women's & Teen girls Self Protection and Self Defense (In Person, empty hand tactics).
  • * Men & Teen boys self protection and self defense (in Person, empty hand tactics).
  • * Women's Firearms Safety classes (non live-fire, Washington State compliant class includes childproofing methods, Suicide prevention, and more)
  • * Women's Handgun Fundamentals (dry-fire and live-fire)
  • *Co-Ed Firearms Safety classes and Handgun fundamentals (dry-fire and live-fire
  • * Home Defense Fundamentals (non live-fire)
  • * Self defense tools/less-than-lethal options (Zoom information only or in person training)
  • * Stress Mitigation Techniques (Zoom Attendance)
  • * Mindfulness & Mindset in Self Protection & Self Defense (Zoom Attendance)
  • * Childrens workshop: Bully proofing ("Stand Strong Kids" program)
  • * Children's and Adult's martial arts (In Person ongoing classes)

Ms. DeJesus is also the owner/chief instructor of her martial arts school Seattle Wushu Center, which offers martial arts to Youth, Women and Men of all ages.

If you're a self defense trainer and would be interested in providing your own local self defense courses, contact Restita DeJesus to be listed on this website and on her social media pages. This organization is meant to refer potential students to a network of trainers. Membership is free of charge. Encompass Defense does not require a referral fee.
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Some of what we offer:

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Things to consider before
a firearm purchase:

For Women

This mini class introduces the cardinal rules of firearm safety, and things to consider before purchasing a firearm and taking training. This is an interactive lecture event on Zoom videoconference. Class is free.
​Co-Ed classes also available.

​No maximum number of participants.
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Women's Handgun Safety and Basic Handgun Operation

This course is for those who have never handled firearms before. Safety, operation, etc. Washington State compliant handgun safety, with dry-fire (laser cartridge) instruction. Certificate upon completion that is acceptable for firearm purchases in the state of Washington. Ther is NO LIVE ammunition fire with this class.

For personalized instruction, classes are for 4 to 6 people at a time only.
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Empty Hand Self Protection,
​Self Defense Tools

We offer courses in Empty Hand Self Protection, Less-Than-Lethal Protecton Tools, Tools of opportunity (found tools), and more.

Small groups (2 to 10 people) or larger groups (11 to 20 people) are welcome.
​ Smaller groups would be taught at Seattle Wushu Center, larger groups can be taught the the client's place of work or other location. 



​See Restita's full course offerings: 

Restita's courses
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Available for Private Lessons

Supplemental private lessons are available for individuals or small groups of 4 or more. However, these are not replacements for group classes such as Empty Hand Self Defense techniques, Firearm Safety Course for Women, or Women's Handgun Fundamentals 1. Either of those classes are pre-requisite for supplemental private training and private coaching.
Contact for Rates & Scheduling

Upcoming Classes

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5423 California Ave SW
(At Seattle Wushu Center)

Seattle, WA 98136
(425) 728-0862

March 15 2026

Women's & Teen Girls Self Protection and Self Defense

Register Now
This workshop will consist of lecture/powerpoint and actual  physical learning.. We'll cover myths & realities of self defense, use of force, WA state self defense legal aspects, and learning effective hands-on self defense techniques. Session is approximately 2.5 hours, but may go a little longer if participants would like. 

FEE:
$40 per person
$20 each addtional same household family member
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​DATE & LOCATION:
Sunday March 15:  2:00 pm
Seattle Wushu Center
5423 California Ave SW
​Seattle, 98057


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While we offer our classes, this website is not yet complete.
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  • Find a Trainer Near You
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  • About Encompass Defense
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  • Upcoming classes