First Friday - Women's Self Defense Workshop
May 2, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm
Claim agency over your life by joining us for our free First Friday Women's Self Defense workshop
- Class runs from 7:00 pm to 8:15 pm
- Open to all women (13+)
- Wear clothing you can move in (gym clothing is good)
- No experience is necessary
- No sign up required
- Always free
Valkyrie Women's Class
May 5, 2025 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
21240 Ashburn Crossing Dr suite 140, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA
Kore's women's only self-defense program classes (Valkyries).
Valkyrie - Falls and Tactical Get-Ups
May 5, 2025
This session will cover shrimping (ground movement to make space), methods for getting up from the ground including fast disengagement, into a ready stance, and forward with attacks. It will also cover controlling a fall with forward soft break-fall, backward break-fall, the fall backward, turn and soft break-fall forward (onto a vertical surface), and the sideways break-fall. Methods for getting up from a chair (in place, forward, sideways, backward with a spin) will also be included. It will also cover break fall against the wall (tucking chin) for front and rear chokes against a wall.
Adults - All Levels/Advanced
May 6, 2025 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
6:30 pm to 7:15 pm is All Levels
7:15 pm to 8:00 pm is Advanced
Valkyrie Women's Class
May 8, 2025 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
21240 Ashburn Crossing Dr suite 140, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA
Kore's women's only self-defense program classes (Valkyries).
Valkyrie - Standing Hand and Wrist Grabs
May 8, 2025
This class will focus on releases from single hand to single hand mirror releases (palm down rotation and elbow drive, circling actions), single hand to single hand diagonal releases (palm up rotation and 45-degree step, hitchhike, circling actions), and high and low grabs (two hands on one hand) using assistive actions, monkey-hook pluck, and immediate strikes. It will also cover releases from two hands grabbing two hands (leverage and circling actions, "scoop the ice cream"), and the release from a strong handshake ("karate chop", thumb lock). The importance of applying principles like axis and leverage and escaping towards the thumb will be emphasized.
Valkyrie Women's Class
May 12, 2025 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
21240 Ashburn Crossing Dr suite 140, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA
Kore's women's only self-defense program classes (Valkyries).
Valkyrie - Hair/Shirt Grabs and Pulls
May 12, 2025
This session will combine prevention and de-escalation tactics for hair and shirt grabs. Hair pulls include being pulled forward (burst forward in full guard, elbow strikes), pulled forward and down (burst forward with lead arm block, whip strike to groin), sweetheart pull (bone-slaving action with cross arms and trapping elbow), pulled from the side and down (spin, defend, counterstrike), pulled from the side (burst forward in full guard, elbow strikes), pulled from behind with downward drive (funny step spin back, defend, counterstrike), and pulled from behind without downward drive (turn in full guard, elbow spear). Shirt grabs will cover the step back and arm rotation technique, defense against two-handed shirt grabs (step back and elbow insertion), attack-the-attacker responses to shirt grabs, defense against one-handed shirt grabs from the rear (step, turn, elbow spear), and defenses against shirt grabs with incoming strikes. It will also cover releases from various standing pulls like pulling/dragging the arm/hoodie/coat (turn and strike, face scrub) and backpack/purse grab (release and climb to threat).
Adults - All Levels/Advanced
May 13, 2025 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
6:30 pm to 7:15 pm is All Levels
7:15 pm to 8:00 pm is Advanced
IC Update (KMG)
May 13, 2025 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Kore Self Defense, 21240 Ashburn Crossing Dr Suite 140, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA
Instructor update on all things KMG
Valkyrie Women's Class
May 15, 2025 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
21240 Ashburn Crossing Dr suite 140, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA
Kore's women's only self-defense program classes (Valkyries).
Valkyrie - Choke Releases
May 15, 2025
This session will cover releases from front chokes (attack-the-attacker, arm-sweep release), side chokes (pluck and counter), and rear chokes (turn to strike, arm-sweep release, one-handed pluck with funny step). This session will also cover releases from static chokes against a wall (front and rear - Target is already against the wall, no dynamic drive into the wall.), as well as front chokes against a flat surface (monkey hook, pull shoulder, push opposite shoulder and palm strike).
Valkyrie Women's Class
May 19, 2025 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
21240 Ashburn Crossing Dr suite 140, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA
Kore's women's only self-defense program classes (Valkyries).
Valkyrie - Bear Hug Releases (Standing)
May 19, 2025
This class will group all releases from bear hugs from the front with arms free (step back and head manipulation, closest weapon-closest target) and arms caught (low grab: knee/best option, high grab: cup and strike groin, grab shoulder blades and knee groin, duck out), and from the rear with arms free (lean forward, hands to knot, elbow strikes, finger lock) and arms caught (high: check hands, step back and angle, whip groin, chicken wing, duck out; low: fold and hip thrust, twist/washing machine). It will also cover side bear hugs (arms free: counterattack; arms caught: whip groin and vertical elbow, grab arm and side knee) and the neck crank for a low bear hug from the front. It will also include escaping bear hugs with the intent to move or carry from the front and rear.
Adults - All Levels/Advanced
May 20, 2025 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
6:30 pm to 7:15 pm is All Levels
7:15 pm to 8:00 pm is Advanced
Modern Arnis
May 20, 2025 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Kore Self Defense, 21240 Ashburn Crossing Dr Suite 140, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA
Valkyrie Women's Class
May 22, 2025 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
21240 Ashburn Crossing Dr suite 140, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA
Kore's women's only self-defense program classes (Valkyries).
Valkyrie - Dynamic Choke Releases/Rear Drags
May 22, 2025
This session will cover releases from dynamic/moving chokes from the front (body turn + upper arm release) and from behind (body turn + upper arm release to temple, single-hand pluck and turn), and dynamic chokes against a wall (front and rear, being pushed into a wall). This session will also include Backward Headlock Drag prevention and escape (windmill action as soon as possible), and the Hand Covering Mouth from the rear. Prevention techniques for all will also be covered.
Captive Audience
May 23, 2025 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Kore Self Defense, 21240 Ashburn Crossing Dr Suite 140, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA
Valkyrie - Ground Escapes
May 26, 2025
This session will focus on ground movement (shrimping), escaping front chokes on the ground (post, pluck, knee insert, hip push and kick), releases from wrist grabs while on the ground (threat on mount) in various positions (hands driven down, hands forward, fully pinned), static pin in the guard, and mounted bicep pin. It will also cover escaping mounted chokes (close low choke: pluck and roll; straight elbow choke: frog elbows and roll) and guard chokes (pluck and knee/heel insert). Finally, it will cover escaping from a choke or head slam while the threat is on the defender's back (cross arms, knee up, rotate open) and escapes from arm/leg drags (one/two hands to one leg, one hand to each leg, one/two hands to one arm, one hand to each arm).
Self-Defense & Krav Maga (13+)
May 27, 2025 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
7:30-8:00 pm Combat Applications (13+)
Combat Applications (13+)
May 27, 2025 7:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Part of the Self-Defense & Krav Maga class
Valkyrie Women's Class
May 29, 2025 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
21240 Ashburn Crossing Dr suite 140, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA
Kore's women's only self-defense program classes (Valkyries).
Valkyrie - Knife Defenses
May 29, 2025
This class will address defenses against a long-range static knife threat from the front (deflect and kick/bail, step and kick knee), side (deflect and leave), and back (rotate and deflect). Advanced version of this class will also cover defending against an impending knife threat at close/tight range (front close, knife to the left and right side of the throat).
Self-Defense & Krav Maga (13+)
May 31, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
11:00-12:00 Combat Applications (13+)
Combat Applications (13+)
May 31, 2025 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Part of the Self-Defense & Krav Maga class
Valkyrie Women's Class
June 2, 2025 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
21240 Ashburn Crossing Dr suite 140, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA
Kore's women's only self-defense program classes (Valkyries).
Valkyrie - Third Party/Crowds
June 2, 2025
Strategies for protecting a 3rd party including screening, verbal warnings, removing the third party, and attack-the-attacker tactics, as well as the take down with a knee-stomp from behind and the importance of the tactical use of the environment will be covered. Crowd control and escapes will also be covered in this session (get skinny, elbow strike splitting attackers, swimming through crowds, counter ambush).
Self-Defense & Krav Maga (13+)
June 3, 2025 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
7:30-8:00 pm Combat Applications (13+)
Combat Applications (13+)
June 3, 2025 7:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Part of the Self-Defense & Krav Maga class
Valkyrie Women's Class
June 5, 2025 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
21240 Ashburn Crossing Dr suite 140, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA
Kore's women's only self-defense program classes (Valkyries).
Valkyrie - Timeline of Self-Defense
June 5, 2025
This session will focus on verbal de-escalation, setting a verbal boundary, using clear and assertive commands (alpha vs. beta), and understanding Command Plus. It will also cover short-term threat assessment skills including Stimulus, Face it and Name it, Basic Break Down Scan, assessing if further action is needed, setting up a Physical Boundary, and Witness Conditioning. This class will also emphasize avoidance and leaving, pacifying behaviors (attempts to hide being adrenalized), and mitigation of adrenalization through tactical/box breathing.
First Friday - Women's Self Defense Workshop
June 6, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm
Claim agency over your life by joining us for our free First Friday Women's Self Defense workshop
- Class runs from 7:00 pm to 8:15 pm
- Open to all women (13+)
- Wear clothing you can move in (gym clothing is good)
- No experience is necessary
- No sign up required
- Always free
Self-Defense & Krav Maga (13+)
June 7, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
11:00-12:00 Combat Applications (13+)
Combat Applications (13+)
June 7, 2025 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Part of the Self-Defense & Krav Maga class
Valkyrie Women's Class
June 9, 2025 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
21240 Ashburn Crossing Dr suite 140, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA
Kore's women's only self-defense program classes (Valkyries).
Valkyrie - Upper Body Striking Techniques
June 9, 2025
This class will introduce fundamental striking skills like the straight palm strike with push/pull action, palm haymaker, and vertical hammer strikes (forward, downward, backwards & up). It will also cover horizontal hammer strikes (sideways, to the rear), horizontal elbow strikes (forward, sideways, to the rear), vertical elbows (forward: up and down, backward: back & up), and the straight palm strike while advancing with lead and rear hands, and the straight lead palm strike in retreat. It will also emphasize proper power generation/form including lowering your base and hands up.
Self-Defense & Krav Maga (13+)
June 10, 2025 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
7:30-8:00 pm Combat Applications (13+)
Combat Applications (13+)
June 10, 2025 7:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Part of the Self-Defense & Krav Maga class
Valkyrie Women's Class
June 12, 2025 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
21240 Ashburn Crossing Dr suite 140, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA
Kore's women's only self-defense program classes (Valkyries).
Valkyrie - Lower Body Striking Techniques
June 12, 2025
This session will focus on the knee strike to groin or other appropriate targets, the groin kick, push kick (defensive forward kick), stomp kick (downward), defensive back kick, defensive low side kick (to the knees), and the donkey kick (typically in response to a bear hug from behind).
Self-Defense & Krav Maga (13+)
June 14, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
11:00-12:00 Combat Applications (13+)
Combat Applications (13+)
June 14, 2025 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Part of the Self-Defense & Krav Maga class
Valkyrie Women's Class
June 16, 2025 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
21240 Ashburn Crossing Dr suite 140, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA
Kore's women's only self-defense program classes (Valkyries).
Valkyrie - Inside and Outside Defenses Against Strikes
June 16, 2025
This class will cover inside defense/basic parry, inside defense with bail (lean back and groin kick, defend and slip with knee kick), 360 outside defenses (flinch response turned into a block, with or without simultaneous counter), shoulder jam, double-defense, and helmet cover. It will also cover prevention of shirt grabs using inside defense.
Self-Defense & Krav Maga (13+)
June 17, 2025 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
7:30-8:00 pm Combat Applications (13+)
Combat Applications (13+)
June 17, 2025 7:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Part of the Self-Defense & Krav Maga class
Modern Arnis
June 17, 2025 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Kore Self Defense, 21240 Ashburn Crossing Dr Suite 140, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA
Valkyrie Women's Class
June 19, 2025 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
21240 Ashburn Crossing Dr suite 140, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA
Kore's women's only self-defense program classes (Valkyries).
Valkyrie - Lower Body Striking Techniques
June 19, 2025
This session will focus on the knee strike to groin or other appropriate targets, the groin kick, push kick (defensive forward kick), stomp kick (downward), defensive back kick, defensive low side kick (to the knees), and the donkey kick (typically in response to a bear hug from behind).
Valkyrie Women's Class
June 23, 2025 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
21240 Ashburn Crossing Dr suite 140, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA
Kore's women's only self-defense program classes (Valkyries).
Valkyrie - Inside and Outside Defenses Against Strikes
June 23, 2025
This class will cover inside defense/basic parry, inside defense with bail (lean back and groin kick, defend and slip with knee kick), 360 outside defenses (flinch response turned into a block, with or without simultaneous counter), shoulder jam, double-defense, and helmet cover. It will also cover prevention of shirt grabs using inside defense.
Self-Defense & Krav Maga (13+)
June 24, 2025 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
7:30-8:00 pm Combat Applications (13+)
Combat Applications (13+)
June 24, 2025 7:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Part of the Self-Defense & Krav Maga class
Valkyrie Women's Class
June 26, 2025 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
21240 Ashburn Crossing Dr suite 140, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA
Kore's women's only self-defense program classes (Valkyries).
Valkyrie - Falls and Tactical Get-Ups
June 26, 2025
This session will cover shrimping (ground movement to make space), methods for getting up from the ground including fast disengagement, into a ready stance, and forward with attacks. It will also cover controlling a fall with forward soft break-fall, backward break-fall, the fall backward, turn and soft break-fall forward (onto a vertical surface), and the sideways break-fall. Methods for getting up from a chair (in place, forward, sideways, backward with a spin) will also be included. It will also cover break fall against the wall (tucking chin) for front and rear chokes against a wall.
Self-Defense & Krav Maga (13+)
June 28, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
11:00-12:00 Combat Applications (13+)
Combat Applications (13+)
June 28, 2025 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Part of the Self-Defense & Krav Maga class
Valkyrie Women's Class
June 30, 2025 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
21240 Ashburn Crossing Dr suite 140, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA
Kore's women's only self-defense program classes (Valkyries).
Valkyrie - Standing Hand and Wrist Grabs
June 30, 2025
This class will focus on releases from single hand to single hand mirror releases (palm down rotation and elbow drive, circling actions), single hand to single hand diagonal releases (palm up rotation and 45-degree step, hitchhike, circling actions), and high and low grabs (two hands on one hand) using assistive actions, monkey-hook pluck, and immediate strikes. It will also cover releases from two hands grabbing two hands (leverage and circling actions, "scoop the ice cream"), and the release from a strong handshake ("karate chop", thumb lock). The importance of applying principles like axis and leverage and escaping towards the thumb will be emphasized.
Self-Defense & Krav Maga (13+)
July 1, 2025 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
7:30-8:00 pm Combat Applications (13+)
Combat Applications (13+)
July 1, 2025 7:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Part of the Self-Defense & Krav Maga class
Valkyrie Women's Class
July 3, 2025 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
21240 Ashburn Crossing Dr suite 140, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA
Kore's women's only self-defense program classes (Valkyries).
Valkyrie - Hair/Shirt Grabs and Pulls
July 3, 2025
This session will combine prevention and de-escalation tactics for hair and shirt grabs. Hair pulls include being pulled forward (burst forward in full guard, elbow strikes), pulled forward and down (burst forward with lead arm block, whip strike to groin), sweetheart pull (bone-slaving action with cross arms and trapping elbow), pulled from the side and down (spin, defend, counterstrike), pulled from the side (burst forward in full guard, elbow strikes), pulled from behind with downward drive (funny step spin back, defend, counterstrike), and pulled from behind without downward drive (turn in full guard, elbow spear). Shirt grabs will cover the step back and arm rotation technique, defense against two-handed shirt grabs (step back and elbow insertion), attack-the-attacker responses to shirt grabs, defense against one-handed shirt grabs from the rear (step, turn, elbow spear), and defenses against shirt grabs with incoming strikes. It will also cover releases from various standing pulls like pulling/dragging the arm/hoodie/coat (turn and strike, face scrub) and backpack/purse grab (release and climb to threat).
First Friday - Women's Self Defense Workshop
July 4, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm
Claim agency over your life by joining us for our free First Friday Women's Self Defense workshop
- Class runs from 7:00 pm to 8:15 pm
- Open to all women (13+)
- Wear clothing you can move in (gym clothing is good)
- No experience is necessary
- No sign up required
- Always free
Self-Defense & Krav Maga (13+)
July 5, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
11:00-12:00 Combat Applications (13+)
Combat Applications (13+)
July 5, 2025 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Part of the Self-Defense & Krav Maga class
Valkyrie Women's Class
July 7, 2025 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
21240 Ashburn Crossing Dr suite 140, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA
Kore's women's only self-defense program classes (Valkyries).
Valkyrie - Choke Releases
July 7, 2025
This session will cover releases from front chokes (attack-the-attacker, arm-sweep release), side chokes (pluck and counter), and rear chokes (turn to strike, arm-sweep release, one-handed pluck with funny step). This session will also cover releases from static chokes against a wall (front and rear - Target is already against the wall, no dynamic drive into the wall.), as well as front chokes against a flat surface (monkey hook, pull shoulder, push opposite shoulder and palm strike).
Self-Defense & Krav Maga (13+)
July 8, 2025 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
7:30-8:00 pm Combat Applications (13+)
Combat Applications (13+)
July 8, 2025 7:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Part of the Self-Defense & Krav Maga class
Valkyrie Women's Class
July 10, 2025 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
21240 Ashburn Crossing Dr suite 140, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA
Kore's women's only self-defense program classes (Valkyries).
Valkyrie - Bear Hug Releases (Standing)
July 10, 2025
This class will group all releases from bear hugs from the front with arms free (step back and head manipulation, closest weapon-closest target) and arms caught (low grab: knee/best option, high grab: cup and strike groin, grab shoulder blades and knee groin, duck out), and from the rear with arms free (lean forward, hands to knot, elbow strikes, finger lock) and arms caught (high: check hands, step back and angle, whip groin, chicken wing, duck out; low: fold and hip thrust, twist/washing machine). It will also cover side bear hugs (arms free: counterattack; arms caught: whip groin and vertical elbow, grab arm and side knee) and the neck crank for a low bear hug from the front. It will also include escaping bear hugs with the intent to move or carry from the front and rear.
Self-Defense & Krav Maga (13+)
July 12, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
11:00-12:00 Combat Applications (13+)
Combat Applications (13+)
July 12, 2025 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Part of the Self-Defense & Krav Maga class
Valkyrie Women's Class
July 14, 2025 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
21240 Ashburn Crossing Dr suite 140, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA
Kore's women's only self-defense program classes (Valkyries).
Valkyrie - Dynamic Choke Releases/Rear Drags
July 14, 2025
This session will cover releases from dynamic/moving chokes from the front (body turn + upper arm release) and from behind (body turn + upper arm release to temple, single-hand pluck and turn), and dynamic chokes against a wall (front and rear, being pushed into a wall). This session will also include Backward Headlock Drag prevention and escape (windmill action as soon as possible), and the Hand Covering Mouth from the rear. Prevention techniques for all will also be covered.
Self-Defense & Krav Maga (13+)
July 15, 2025 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
7:30-8:00 pm Combat Applications (13+)
Combat Applications (13+)
July 15, 2025 7:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Part of the Self-Defense & Krav Maga class
Modern Arnis
July 15, 2025 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Kore Self Defense, 21240 Ashburn Crossing Dr Suite 140, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA
Valkyrie Women's Class
July 17, 2025 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
21240 Ashburn Crossing Dr suite 140, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA
Kore's women's only self-defense program classes (Valkyries).
Valkyrie - Ground Escapes
July 17, 2025
This session will focus on ground movement (shrimping), escaping front chokes on the ground (post, pluck, knee insert, hip push and kick), releases from wrist grabs while on the ground (threat on mount) in various positions (hands driven down, hands forward, fully pinned), static pin in the guard, and mounted bicep pin. It will also cover escaping mounted chokes (close low choke: pluck and roll; straight elbow choke: frog elbows and roll) and guard chokes (pluck and knee/heel insert). Finally, it will cover escaping from a choke or head slam while the threat is on the defender's back (cross arms, knee up, rotate open) and escapes from arm/leg drags (one/two hands to one leg, one hand to each leg, one/two hands to one arm, one hand to each arm).
Self-Defense & Krav Maga (13+)
July 19, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
11:00-12:00 Combat Applications (13+)
Combat Applications (13+)
July 19, 2025 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Part of the Self-Defense & Krav Maga class
Valkyrie Women's Class
July 21, 2025 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
21240 Ashburn Crossing Dr suite 140, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA
Kore's women's only self-defense program classes (Valkyries).
Valkyrie - Knife Defenses
July 21, 2025
This class will address defenses against a long-range static knife threat from the front (deflect and kick/bail, step and kick knee), side (deflect and leave), and back (rotate and deflect). Advanced version of this class will also cover defending against an impending knife threat at close/tight range (front close, knife to the left and right side of the throat).
Self-Defense & Krav Maga (13+)
July 22, 2025 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
7:30-8:00 pm Combat Applications (13+)
Combat Applications (13+)
July 22, 2025 7:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Part of the Self-Defense & Krav Maga class
Valkyrie Women's Class
July 24, 2025 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
21240 Ashburn Crossing Dr suite 140, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA
Kore's women's only self-defense program classes (Valkyries).
Valkyrie - Third Party/Crowds
July 24, 2025
Strategies for protecting a 3rd party including screening, verbal warnings, removing the third party, and attack-the-attacker tactics, as well as the take down with a knee-stomp from behind and the importance of the tactical use of the environment will be covered. Crowd control and escapes will also be covered in this session (get skinny, elbow strike splitting attackers, swimming through crowds, counter ambush).
Self-Defense & Krav Maga (13+)
July 26, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
11:00-12:00 Combat Applications (13+)
Combat Applications (13+)
July 26, 2025 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Part of the Self-Defense & Krav Maga class
Valkyrie Women's Class
July 28, 2025 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
21240 Ashburn Crossing Dr suite 140, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA
Kore's women's only self-defense program classes (Valkyries).
Valkyrie - Timeline of Self-Defense
July 28, 2025
This session will focus on verbal de-escalation, setting a verbal boundary, using clear and assertive commands (alpha vs. beta), and understanding Command Plus. It will also cover short-term threat assessment skills including Stimulus, Face it and Name it, Basic Break Down Scan, assessing if further action is needed, setting up a Physical Boundary, and Witness Conditioning. This class will also emphasize avoidance and leaving, pacifying behaviors (attempts to hide being adrenalized), and mitigation of adrenalization through tactical/box breathing.
Self-Defense & Krav Maga (13+)
July 29, 2025 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
7:30-8:00 pm Combat Applications (13+)
Combat Applications (13+)
July 29, 2025 7:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Part of the Self-Defense & Krav Maga class
Valkyrie Women's Class
July 31, 2025 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
21240 Ashburn Crossing Dr suite 140, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA
Kore's women's only self-defense program classes (Valkyries).
Valkyrie - Upper Body Striking Techniques
July 31, 2025
This class will introduce fundamental striking skills like the straight palm strike with push/pull action, palm haymaker, and vertical hammer strikes (forward, downward, backwards & up). It will also cover horizontal hammer strikes (sideways, to the rear), horizontal elbow strikes (forward, sideways, to the rear), vertical elbows (forward: up and down, backward: back & up), and the straight palm strike while advancing with lead and rear hands, and the straight lead palm strike in retreat. It will also emphasize proper power generation/form including lowering your base and hands up.
First Friday - Women's Self Defense Workshop
August 1, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm
Claim agency over your life by joining us for our free First Friday Women's Self Defense workshop
- Class runs from 7:00 pm to 8:15 pm
- Open to all women (13+)
- Wear clothing you can move in (gym clothing is good)
- No experience is necessary
- No sign up required
- Always free
Self-Defense & Krav Maga (13+)
August 2, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
11:00-12:00 Combat Applications (13+)
Combat Applications (13+)
August 2, 2025 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Part of the Self-Defense & Krav Maga class
Valkyrie Women's Class
August 4, 2025 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
21240 Ashburn Crossing Dr suite 140, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA
Kore's women's only self-defense program classes (Valkyries).
Valkyrie - Lower Body Striking Techniques
August 4, 2025
This session will focus on the knee strike to groin or other appropriate targets, the groin kick, push kick (defensive forward kick), stomp kick (downward), defensive back kick, defensive low side kick (to the knees), and the donkey kick (typically in response to a bear hug from behind).
Self-Defense & Krav Maga (13+)
August 5, 2025 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
7:30-8:00 pm Combat Applications (13+)
Combat Applications (13+)
August 5, 2025 7:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Part of the Self-Defense & Krav Maga class
Valkyrie Women's Class
August 7, 2025 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
21240 Ashburn Crossing Dr suite 140, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA
Kore's women's only self-defense program classes (Valkyries).
Valkyrie - Inside and Outside Defenses Against Strikes
August 7, 2025
This class will cover inside defense/basic parry, inside defense with bail (lean back and groin kick, defend and slip with knee kick), 360 outside defenses (flinch response turned into a block, with or without simultaneous counter), shoulder jam, double-defense, and helmet cover. It will also cover prevention of shirt grabs using inside defense.
Self-Defense & Krav Maga (13+)
August 9, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
11:00-12:00 Combat Applications (13+)
Combat Applications (13+)
August 9, 2025 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Part of the Self-Defense & Krav Maga class
Valkyrie Women's Class
August 11, 2025 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
21240 Ashburn Crossing Dr suite 140, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA
Kore's women's only self-defense program classes (Valkyries).
Valkyrie - Falls and Tactical Get-Ups
August 11, 2025
This session will cover shrimping (ground movement to make space), methods for getting up from the ground including fast disengagement, into a ready stance, and forward with attacks. It will also cover controlling a fall with forward soft break-fall, backward break-fall, the fall backward, turn and soft break-fall forward (onto a vertical surface), and the sideways break-fall. Methods for getting up from a chair (in place, forward, sideways, backward with a spin) will also be included. It will also cover break fall against the wall (tucking chin) for front and rear chokes against a wall.
Self-Defense & Krav Maga (13+)
August 12, 2025 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
7:30-8:00 pm Combat Applications (13+)
Combat Applications (13+)
August 12, 2025 7:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Part of the Self-Defense & Krav Maga class
Valkyrie Women's Class
August 14, 2025 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
21240 Ashburn Crossing Dr suite 140, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA
Kore's women's only self-defense program classes (Valkyries).
Valkyrie - Standing Hand and Wrist Grabs
August 14, 2025
This class will focus on releases from single hand to single hand mirror releases (palm down rotation and elbow drive, circling actions), single hand to single hand diagonal releases (palm up rotation and 45-degree step, hitchhike, circling actions), and high and low grabs (two hands on one hand) using assistive actions, monkey-hook pluck, and immediate strikes. It will also cover releases from two hands grabbing two hands (leverage and circling actions, "scoop the ice cream"), and the release from a strong handshake ("karate chop", thumb lock). The importance of applying principles like axis and leverage and escaping towards the thumb will be emphasized.
Self-Defense & Krav Maga (13+)
August 16, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
11:00-12:00 Combat Applications (13+)
Combat Applications (13+)
August 16, 2025 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Part of the Self-Defense & Krav Maga class
Valkyrie Women's Class
August 18, 2025 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
21240 Ashburn Crossing Dr suite 140, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA
Kore's women's only self-defense program classes (Valkyries).
Valkyrie - Hair/Shirt Grabs and Pulls
August 18, 2025
This session will combine prevention and de-escalation tactics for hair and shirt grabs. Hair pulls include being pulled forward (burst forward in full guard, elbow strikes), pulled forward and down (burst forward with lead arm block, whip strike to groin), sweetheart pull (bone-slaving action with cross arms and trapping elbow), pulled from the side and down (spin, defend, counterstrike), pulled from the side (burst forward in full guard, elbow strikes), pulled from behind with downward drive (funny step spin back, defend, counterstrike), and pulled from behind without downward drive (turn in full guard, elbow spear). Shirt grabs will cover the step back and arm rotation technique, defense against two-handed shirt grabs (step back and elbow insertion), attack-the-attacker responses to shirt grabs, defense against one-handed shirt grabs from the rear (step, turn, elbow spear), and defenses against shirt grabs with incoming strikes. It will also cover releases from various standing pulls like pulling/dragging the arm/hoodie/coat (turn and strike, face scrub) and backpack/purse grab (release and climb to threat).
Self-Defense & Krav Maga (13+)
August 19, 2025 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
7:30-8:00 pm Combat Applications (13+)
Combat Applications (13+)
August 19, 2025 7:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Part of the Self-Defense & Krav Maga class
Modern Arnis
August 19, 2025 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Kore Self Defense, 21240 Ashburn Crossing Dr Suite 140, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA
Valkyrie Women's Class
August 21, 2025 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
21240 Ashburn Crossing Dr suite 140, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA
Kore's women's only self-defense program classes (Valkyries).
Self-Defense & Krav Maga (13+)
August 23, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
11:00-12:00 Combat Applications (13+)
Combat Applications (13+)
August 23, 2025 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Part of the Self-Defense & Krav Maga class
Valkyrie Women's Class
August 25, 2025 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
21240 Ashburn Crossing Dr suite 140, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA
Kore's women's only self-defense program classes (Valkyries).
Valkyrie - Bear Hug Releases (Standing)
August 25, 2025
This class will group all releases from bear hugs from the front with arms free (step back and head manipulation, closest weapon-closest target) and arms caught (low grab: knee/best option, high grab: cup and strike groin, grab shoulder blades and knee groin, duck out), and from the rear with arms free (lean forward, hands to knot, elbow strikes, finger lock) and arms caught (high: check hands, step back and angle, whip groin, chicken wing, duck out; low: fold and hip thrust, twist/washing machine). It will also cover side bear hugs (arms free: counterattack; arms caught: whip groin and vertical elbow, grab arm and side knee) and the neck crank for a low bear hug from the front. It will also include escaping bear hugs with the intent to move or carry from the front and rear.
Self-Defense & Krav Maga (13+)
August 26, 2025 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
7:30-8:00 pm Combat Applications (13+)
Combat Applications (13+)
August 26, 2025 7:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Part of the Self-Defense & Krav Maga class
Valkyrie Women's Class
August 28, 2025 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
21240 Ashburn Crossing Dr suite 140, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA
Kore's women's only self-defense program classes (Valkyries).
Valkyrie - Dynamic Choke Releases/Rear Drags
August 28, 2025
This session will cover releases from dynamic/moving chokes from the front (body turn + upper arm release) and from behind (body turn + upper arm release to temple, single-hand pluck and turn), and dynamic chokes against a wall (front and rear, being pushed into a wall). This session will also include Backward Headlock Drag prevention and escape (windmill action as soon as possible), and the Hand Covering Mouth from the rear. Prevention techniques for all will also be covered.
Self-Defense & Krav Maga (13+)
August 30, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
11:00-12:00 Combat Applications (13+)
Combat Applications (13+)
August 30, 2025 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Part of the Self-Defense & Krav Maga class
Valkyrie Women's Class
September 1, 2025 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
21240 Ashburn Crossing Dr suite 140, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA
Kore's women's only self-defense program classes (Valkyries).
Valkyrie - Ground Escapes
September 1, 2025
This session will focus on ground movement (shrimping), escaping front chokes on the ground (post, pluck, knee insert, hip push and kick), releases from wrist grabs while on the ground (threat on mount) in various positions (hands driven down, hands forward, fully pinned), static pin in the guard, and mounted bicep pin. It will also cover escaping mounted chokes (close low choke: pluck and roll; straight elbow choke: frog elbows and roll) and guard chokes (pluck and knee/heel insert). Finally, it will cover escaping from a choke or head slam while the threat is on the defender's back (cross arms, knee up, rotate open) and escapes from arm/leg drags (one/two hands to one leg, one hand to each leg, one/two hands to one arm, one hand to each arm).
Self-Defense & Krav Maga (13+)
September 2, 2025 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
7:30-8:00 pm Combat Applications (13+)
Combat Applications (13+)
September 2, 2025 7:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Part of the Self-Defense & Krav Maga class
Valkyrie Women's Class
September 4, 2025 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
21240 Ashburn Crossing Dr suite 140, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA
Kore's women's only self-defense program classes (Valkyries).
Valkyrie - Knife Defenses
September 4, 2025
This class will address defenses against a long-range static knife threat from the front (deflect and kick/bail, step and kick knee), side (deflect and leave), and back (rotate and deflect). Advanced version of this class will also cover defending against an impending knife threat at close/tight range (front close, knife to the left and right side of the throat).
Combat Applications (13+)
September 6, 2025 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Part of the Self-Defense & Krav Maga class
Valkyrie Women's Class
September 8, 2025 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
21240 Ashburn Crossing Dr suite 140, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA
Kore's women's only self-defense program classes (Valkyries).
Valkyrie - Third Party/Crowds
September 8, 2025
Strategies for protecting a 3rd party including screening, verbal warnings, removing the third party, and attack-the-attacker tactics, as well as the take down with a knee-stomp from behind and the importance of the tactical use of the environment will be covered. Crowd control and escapes will also be covered in this session (get skinny, elbow strike splitting attackers, swimming through crowds, counter ambush).
Self-Defense & Krav Maga (13+)
September 9, 2025 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
7:30-8:00 pm Combat Applications (13+)
Combat Applications (13+)
September 9, 2025 7:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Part of the Self-Defense & Krav Maga class
Valkyrie Women's Class
September 11, 2025 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
21240 Ashburn Crossing Dr suite 140, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA
Kore's women's only self-defense program classes (Valkyries).
Valkyrie - Timeline of Self-Defense
September 11, 2025
This session will focus on verbal de-escalation, setting a verbal boundary, using clear and assertive commands (alpha vs. beta), and understanding Command Plus. It will also cover short-term threat assessment skills including Stimulus, Face it and Name it, Basic Break Down Scan, assessing if further action is needed, setting up a Physical Boundary, and Witness Conditioning. This class will also emphasize avoidance and leaving, pacifying behaviors (attempts to hide being adrenalized), and mitigation of adrenalization through tactical/box breathing.
First Friday - Women's Self Defense Workshop
September 12, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm
Claim agency over your life by joining us for our free First Friday Women's Self Defense workshop
Class runs from 7:00 pm to 8:15 pm
Open to all women (13+)
Wear clothing you can move in (gym clothing is good)
No experience is necessary
No sign up required
Always free
Self-Defense & Krav Maga (13+)
September 13, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
11:00-12:00 Combat Applications (13+)
Combat Applications (13+)
September 13, 2025 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Part of the Self-Defense & Krav Maga class
Valkyrie Women's Class
September 15, 2025 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
21240 Ashburn Crossing Dr suite 140, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA
Kore's women's only self-defense program classes (Valkyries).
Valkyrie - Upper Body Striking Techniques
September 15, 2025
This class will introduce fundamental striking skills like the straight palm strike with push/pull action, palm haymaker, and vertical hammer strikes (forward, downward, backwards & up). It will also cover horizontal hammer strikes (sideways, to the rear), horizontal elbow strikes (forward, sideways, to the rear), vertical elbows (forward: up and down, backward: back & up), and the straight palm strike while advancing with lead and rear hands, and the straight lead palm strike in retreat. It will also emphasize proper power generation/form including lowering your base and hands up.
Self-Defense & Krav Maga (13+)
September 16, 2025 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
7:30-8:00 pm Combat Applications (13+)
Combat Applications (13+)
September 16, 2025 7:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Part of the Self-Defense & Krav Maga class
Modern Arnis
September 16, 2025 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Kore Self Defense, 21240 Ashburn Crossing Dr Suite 140, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA
Valkyrie Women's Class
September 18, 2025 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
21240 Ashburn Crossing Dr suite 140, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA
Kore's women's only self-defense program classes (Valkyries).
Valkyrie - Lower Body Striking Techniques
September 18, 2025
This session will focus on the knee strike to groin or other appropriate targets, the groin kick, push kick (defensive forward kick), stomp kick (downward), defensive back kick, defensive low side kick (to the knees), and the donkey kick (typically in response to a bear hug from behind).
Self-Defense & Krav Maga (13+)
September 20, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
11:00-12:00 Combat Applications (13+)
Combat Applications (13+)
September 20, 2025 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Part of the Self-Defense & Krav Maga class
Valkyrie Women's Class
September 22, 2025 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
21240 Ashburn Crossing Dr suite 140, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA
Kore's women's only self-defense program classes (Valkyries).
Valkyrie - Inside and Outside Defenses Against Strikes
September 22, 2025
This class will cover inside defense/basic parry, inside defense with bail (lean back and groin kick, defend and slip with knee kick), 360 outside defenses (flinch response turned into a block, with or without simultaneous counter), shoulder jam, double-defense, and helmet cover. It will also cover prevention of shirt grabs using inside defense.
Self-Defense & Krav Maga (13+)
September 23, 2025 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
7:30-8:00 pm Combat Applications (13+)
Combat Applications (13+)
September 23, 2025 7:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Part of the Self-Defense & Krav Maga class
Valkyrie Women's Class
September 25, 2025 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
21240 Ashburn Crossing Dr suite 140, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA
Kore's women's only self-defense program classes (Valkyries).
Valkyrie - Lower Body Striking Techniques
September 25, 2025
This session will focus on the knee strike to groin or other appropriate targets, the groin kick, push kick (defensive forward kick), stomp kick (downward), defensive back kick, defensive low side kick (to the knees), and the donkey kick (typically in response to a bear hug from behind).
Self-Defense & Krav Maga (13+)
September 27, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
11:00-12:00 Combat Applications (13+)
Combat Applications (13+)
September 27, 2025 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Part of the Self-Defense & Krav Maga class
Valkyrie Women's Class
September 29, 2025 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
21240 Ashburn Crossing Dr suite 140, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA
Kore's women's only self-defense program classes (Valkyries).
Valkyrie - Inside and Outside Defenses Against Strikes
September 29, 2025
This class will cover inside defense/basic parry, inside defense with bail (lean back and groin kick, defend and slip with knee kick), 360 outside defenses (flinch response turned into a block, with or without simultaneous counter), shoulder jam, double-defense, and helmet cover. It will also cover prevention of shirt grabs using inside defense.
Self-Defense & Krav Maga (13+)
September 30, 2025 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
7:30-8:00 pm Combat Applications (13+)
Combat Applications (13+)
September 30, 2025 7:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Part of the Self-Defense & Krav Maga class
Valkyrie Women's Class
October 2, 2025 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
21240 Ashburn Crossing Dr suite 140, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA
Kore's women's only self-defense program classes (Valkyries).
Valkyrie - Falls and Tactical Get-Ups
October 2, 2025
This session will cover shrimping (ground movement to make space), methods for getting up from the ground including fast disengagement, into a ready stance, and forward with attacks. It will also cover controlling a fall with forward soft break-fall, backward break-fall, the fall backward, turn and soft break-fall forward (onto a vertical surface), and the sideways break-fall. Methods for getting up from a chair (in place, forward, sideways, backward with a spin) will also be included. It will also cover break fall against the wall (tucking chin) for front and rear chokes against a wall.
First Friday - Women's Self Defense Workshop
October 3, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm
Claim agency over your life by joining us for our free First Friday Women's Self Defense workshop
- Class runs from 7:00 pm to 8:15 pm
- Open to all women (13+)
- Wear clothing you can move in (gym clothing is good)
- No experience is necessary
- No sign up required
- Always free
Self-Defense & Krav Maga (13+)
October 4, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
11:00-12:00 Combat Applications (13+)
Combat Applications (13+)
October 4, 2025 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Part of the Self-Defense & Krav Maga class
Valkyrie Women's Class
October 6, 2025 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
21240 Ashburn Crossing Dr suite 140, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA
Kore's women's only self-defense program classes (Valkyries).
Valkyrie - Standing Hand and Wrist Grabs
October 6, 2025
This class will focus on releases from single hand to single hand mirror releases (palm down rotation and elbow drive, circling actions), single hand to single hand diagonal releases (palm up rotation and 45-degree step, hitchhike, circling actions), and high and low grabs (two hands on one hand) using assistive actions, monkey-hook pluck, and immediate strikes. It will also cover releases from two hands grabbing two hands (leverage and circling actions, "scoop the ice cream"), and the release from a strong handshake ("karate chop", thumb lock). The importance of applying principles like axis and leverage and escaping towards the thumb will be emphasized.
Self-Defense & Krav Maga (13+)
October 7, 2025 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
7:30-8:00 pm Combat Applications (13+)
Combat Applications (13+)
October 7, 2025 7:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Part of the Self-Defense & Krav Maga class
Valkyrie Women's Class
October 9, 2025 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
21240 Ashburn Crossing Dr suite 140, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA
Kore's women's only self-defense program classes (Valkyries).
Valkyrie - Hair/Shirt Grabs and Pulls
October 9, 2025
This session will combine prevention and de-escalation tactics for hair and shirt grabs. Hair pulls include being pulled forward (burst forward in full guard, elbow strikes), pulled forward and down (burst forward with lead arm block, whip strike to groin), sweetheart pull (bone-slaving action with cross arms and trapping elbow), pulled from the side and down (spin, defend, counterstrike), pulled from the side (burst forward in full guard, elbow strikes), pulled from behind with downward drive (funny step spin back, defend, counterstrike), and pulled from behind without downward drive (turn in full guard, elbow spear). Shirt grabs will cover the step back and arm rotation technique, defense against two-handed shirt grabs (step back and elbow insertion), attack-the-attacker responses to shirt grabs, defense against one-handed shirt grabs from the rear (step, turn, elbow spear), and defenses against shirt grabs with incoming strikes. It will also cover releases from various standing pulls like pulling/dragging the arm/hoodie/coat (turn and strike, face scrub) and backpack/purse grab (release and climb to threat).
Self-Defense & Krav Maga (13+)
October 11, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
11:00-12:00 Combat Applications (13+)
Combat Applications (13+)
October 11, 2025 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Part of the Self-Defense & Krav Maga class
Valkyrie Women's Class
October 13, 2025 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
21240 Ashburn Crossing Dr suite 140, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA
Kore's women's only self-defense program classes (Valkyries).
Valkyrie - Choke Releases
October 13, 2025
This session will cover releases from front chokes (attack-the-attacker, arm-sweep release), side chokes (pluck and counter), and rear chokes (turn to strike, arm-sweep release, one-handed pluck with funny step). This session will also cover releases from static chokes against a wall (front and rear - Target is already against the wall, no dynamic drive into the wall.), as well as front chokes against a flat surface (monkey hook, pull shoulder, push opposite shoulder and palm strike).
Self-Defense & Krav Maga (13+)
October 14, 2025 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
7:30-8:00 pm Combat Applications (13+)
Combat Applications (13+)
October 14, 2025 7:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Part of the Self-Defense & Krav Maga class
Valkyrie Women's Class
October 16, 2025 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
21240 Ashburn Crossing Dr suite 140, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA
Kore's women's only self-defense program classes (Valkyries).
Valkyrie - Bear Hug Releases (Standing)
October 16, 2025
This class will group all releases from bear hugs from the front with arms free (step back and head manipulation, closest weapon-closest target) and arms caught (low grab: knee/best option, high grab: cup and strike groin, grab shoulder blades and knee groin, duck out), and from the rear with arms free (lean forward, hands to knot, elbow strikes, finger lock) and arms caught (high: check hands, step back and angle, whip groin, chicken wing, duck out; low: fold and hip thrust, twist/washing machine). It will also cover side bear hugs (arms free: counterattack; arms caught: whip groin and vertical elbow, grab arm and side knee) and the neck crank for a low bear hug from the front. It will also include escaping bear hugs with the intent to move or carry from the front and rear.
Self-Defense & Krav Maga (13+)
October 18, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
11:00-12:00 Combat Applications (13+)
Combat Applications (13+)
October 18, 2025 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Part of the Self-Defense & Krav Maga class
Valkyrie Women's Class
October 20, 2025 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
21240 Ashburn Crossing Dr suite 140, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA
Kore's women's only self-defense program classes (Valkyries).
Valkyrie - Dynamic Choke Releases/Rear Drags
October 20, 2025
This session will cover releases from dynamic/moving chokes from the front (body turn + upper arm release) and from behind (body turn + upper arm release to temple, single-hand pluck and turn), and dynamic chokes against a wall (front and rear, being pushed into a wall). This session will also include Backward Headlock Drag prevention and escape (windmill action as soon as possible), and the Hand Covering Mouth from the rear. Prevention techniques for all will also be covered.
Self-Defense & Krav Maga (13+)
October 21, 2025 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
7:30-8:00 pm Combat Applications (13+)
Combat Applications (13+)
October 21, 2025 7:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Part of the Self-Defense & Krav Maga class
Modern Arnis
October 21, 2025 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Kore Self Defense, 21240 Ashburn Crossing Dr Suite 140, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA
Valkyrie Women's Class
October 23, 2025 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
21240 Ashburn Crossing Dr suite 140, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA
Kore's women's only self-defense program classes (Valkyries).
Valkyrie - Ground Escapes
October 23, 2025
This session will focus on ground movement (shrimping), escaping front chokes on the ground (post, pluck, knee insert, hip push and kick), releases from wrist grabs while on the ground (threat on mount) in various positions (hands driven down, hands forward, fully pinned), static pin in the guard, and mounted bicep pin. It will also cover escaping mounted chokes (close low choke: pluck and roll; straight elbow choke: frog elbows and roll) and guard chokes (pluck and knee/heel insert). Finally, it will cover escaping from a choke or head slam while the threat is on the defender's back (cross arms, knee up, rotate open) and escapes from arm/leg drags (one/two hands to one leg, one hand to each leg, one/two hands to one arm, one hand to each arm).
Self-Defense & Krav Maga (13+)
October 25, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
11:00-12:00 Combat Applications (13+)
Combat Applications (13+)
October 25, 2025 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Part of the Self-Defense & Krav Maga class
Valkyrie Women's Class
October 27, 2025 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
21240 Ashburn Crossing Dr suite 140, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA
Kore's women's only self-defense program classes (Valkyries).
Valkyrie - Knife Defenses
October 27, 2025
This class will address defenses against a long-range static knife threat from the front (deflect and kick/bail, step and kick knee), side (deflect and leave), and back (rotate and deflect). Advanced version of this class will also cover defending against an impending knife threat at close/tight range (front close, knife to the left and right side of the throat).
Self-Defense & Krav Maga (13+)
October 28, 2025 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
7:30-8:00 pm Combat Applications (13+)
Combat Applications (13+)
October 28, 2025 7:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Part of the Self-Defense & Krav Maga class
Valkyrie Women's Class
October 30, 2025 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
21240 Ashburn Crossing Dr suite 140, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA
Kore's women's only self-defense program classes (Valkyries).
Valkyrie - Third Party/Crowds
October 30, 2025
Strategies for protecting a 3rd party including screening, verbal warnings, removing the third party, and attack-the-attacker tactics, as well as the take down with a knee-stomp from behind and the importance of the tactical use of the environment will be covered. Crowd control and escapes will also be covered in this session (get skinny, elbow strike splitting attackers, swimming through crowds, counter ambush).
Self-Defense & Krav Maga (13+)
November 1, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
11:00-12:00 Combat Applications (13+)
Combat Applications (13+)
November 1, 2025 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Part of the Self-Defense & Krav Maga class
Valkyrie Women's Class
November 3, 2025 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
21240 Ashburn Crossing Dr suite 140, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA
Kore's women's only self-defense program classes (Valkyries).
Valkyrie - Timeline of Self-Defense
November 3, 2025
This session will focus on verbal de-escalation, setting a verbal boundary, using clear and assertive commands (alpha vs. beta), and understanding Command Plus. It will also cover short-term threat assessment skills including Stimulus, Face it and Name it, Basic Break Down Scan, assessing if further action is needed, setting up a Physical Boundary, and Witness Conditioning. This class will also emphasize avoidance and leaving, pacifying behaviors (attempts to hide being adrenalized), and mitigation of adrenalization through tactical/box breathing.
Self-Defense & Krav Maga (13+)
November 4, 2025 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
7:30-8:00 pm Combat Applications (13+)
Combat Applications (13+)
November 4, 2025 7:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Part of the Self-Defense & Krav Maga class
Valkyrie Women's Class
November 6, 2025 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
21240 Ashburn Crossing Dr suite 140, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA
Kore's women's only self-defense program classes (Valkyries).
Valkyrie - Upper Body Striking Techniques
November 6, 2025
This class will introduce fundamental striking skills like the straight palm strike with push/pull action, palm haymaker, and vertical hammer strikes (forward, downward, backwards & up). It will also cover horizontal hammer strikes (sideways, to the rear), horizontal elbow strikes (forward, sideways, to the rear), vertical elbows (forward: up and down, backward: back & up), and the straight palm strike while advancing with lead and rear hands, and the straight lead palm strike in retreat. It will also emphasize proper power generation/form including lowering your base and hands up.
First Friday - Women's Self Defense Workshop
November 7, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm
Claim agency over your life by joining us for our free First Friday Women's Self Defense workshop
- Class runs from 7:00 pm to 8:15 pm
- Open to all women (13+)
- Wear clothing you can move in (gym clothing is good)
- No experience is necessary
- No sign up required
- Always free
Self-Defense & Krav Maga (13+)
November 8, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
11:00-12:00 Combat Applications (13+)
Combat Applications (13+)
November 8, 2025 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Part of the Self-Defense & Krav Maga class
Valkyrie Women's Class
November 10, 2025 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
21240 Ashburn Crossing Dr suite 140, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA
Kore's women's only self-defense program classes (Valkyries).
Valkyrie - Lower Body Striking Techniques
November 10, 2025
This session will focus on the knee strike to groin or other appropriate targets, the groin kick, push kick (defensive forward kick), stomp kick (downward), defensive back kick, defensive low side kick (to the knees), and the donkey kick (typically in response to a bear hug from behind).
Self-Defense & Krav Maga (13+)
November 11, 2025 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
7:30-8:00 pm Combat Applications (13+)
Combat Applications (13+)
November 11, 2025 7:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Part of the Self-Defense & Krav Maga class
Valkyrie Women's Class
November 13, 2025 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
21240 Ashburn Crossing Dr suite 140, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA
Kore's women's only self-defense program classes (Valkyries).
Valkyrie - Inside and Outside Defenses Against Strikes
November 13, 2025
This class will cover inside defense/basic parry, inside defense with bail (lean back and groin kick, defend and slip with knee kick), 360 outside defenses (flinch response turned into a block, with or without simultaneous counter), shoulder jam, double-defense, and helmet cover. It will also cover prevention of shirt grabs using inside defense.
Self-Defense & Krav Maga (13+)
November 15, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
11:00-12:00 Combat Applications (13+)
Combat Applications (13+)
November 15, 2025 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Part of the Self-Defense & Krav Maga class
Valkyrie Women's Class
November 17, 2025 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
21240 Ashburn Crossing Dr suite 140, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA
Kore's women's only self-defense program classes (Valkyries).
Valkyrie - Falls and Tactical Get-Ups
November 17, 2025
This session will cover shrimping (ground movement to make space), methods for getting up from the ground including fast disengagement, into a ready stance, and forward with attacks. It will also cover controlling a fall with forward soft break-fall, backward break-fall, the fall backward, turn and soft break-fall forward (onto a vertical surface), and the sideways break-fall. Methods for getting up from a chair (in place, forward, sideways, backward with a spin) will also be included. It will also cover break fall against the wall (tucking chin) for front and rear chokes against a wall.
Self-Defense & Krav Maga (13+)
November 18, 2025 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
7:30-8:00 pm Combat Applications (13+)
Combat Applications (13+)
November 18, 2025 7:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Part of the Self-Defense & Krav Maga class
Modern Arnis
November 18, 2025 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Kore Self Defense, 21240 Ashburn Crossing Dr Suite 140, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA
Valkyrie Women's Class
November 20, 2025 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
21240 Ashburn Crossing Dr suite 140, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA
Kore's women's only self-defense program classes (Valkyries).
Valkyrie - Standing Hand and Wrist Grabs
November 20, 2025
This class will focus on releases from single hand to single hand mirror releases (palm down rotation and elbow drive, circling actions), single hand to single hand diagonal releases (palm up rotation and 45-degree step, hitchhike, circling actions), and high and low grabs (two hands on one hand) using assistive actions, monkey-hook pluck, and immediate strikes. It will also cover releases from two hands grabbing two hands (leverage and circling actions, "scoop the ice cream"), and the release from a strong handshake ("karate chop", thumb lock). The importance of applying principles like axis and leverage and escaping towards the thumb will be emphasized.
Self-Defense & Krav Maga (13+)
November 22, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
11:00-12:00 Combat Applications (13+)
Combat Applications (13+)
November 22, 2025 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Part of the Self-Defense & Krav Maga class
Valkyrie Women's Class
November 24, 2025 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
21240 Ashburn Crossing Dr suite 140, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA
Kore's women's only self-defense program classes (Valkyries).
Valkyrie - Hair/Shirt Grabs and Pulls
November 24, 2025
This session will combine prevention and de-escalation tactics for hair and shirt grabs. Hair pulls include being pulled forward (burst forward in full guard, elbow strikes), pulled forward and down (burst forward with lead arm block, whip strike to groin), sweetheart pull (bone-slaving action with cross arms and trapping elbow), pulled from the side and down (spin, defend, counterstrike), pulled from the side (burst forward in full guard, elbow strikes), pulled from behind with downward drive (funny step spin back, defend, counterstrike), and pulled from behind without downward drive (turn in full guard, elbow spear). Shirt grabs will cover the step back and arm rotation technique, defense against two-handed shirt grabs (step back and elbow insertion), attack-the-attacker responses to shirt grabs, defense against one-handed shirt grabs from the rear (step, turn, elbow spear), and defenses against shirt grabs with incoming strikes. It will also cover releases from various standing pulls like pulling/dragging the arm/hoodie/coat (turn and strike, face scrub) and backpack/purse grab (release and climb to threat).
Self-Defense & Krav Maga (13+)
November 25, 2025 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
7:30-8:00 pm Combat Applications (13+)
Combat Applications (13+)
November 25, 2025 7:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Part of the Self-Defense & Krav Maga class
Valkyrie Women's Class
November 27, 2025 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
21240 Ashburn Crossing Dr suite 140, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA
Kore's women's only self-defense program classes (Valkyries).
Self-Defense & Krav Maga (13+)
November 29, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
11:00-12:00 Combat Applications (13+)
Combat Applications (13+)
November 29, 2025 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Part of the Self-Defense & Krav Maga class
Valkyrie Women's Class
December 1, 2025 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
21240 Ashburn Crossing Dr suite 140, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA
Kore's women's only self-defense program classes (Valkyries).
Valkyrie - Bear Hug Releases (Standing)
December 1, 2025
This class will group all releases from bear hugs from the front with arms free (step back and head manipulation, closest weapon-closest target) and arms caught (low grab: knee/best option, high grab: cup and strike groin, grab shoulder blades and knee groin, duck out), and from the rear with arms free (lean forward, hands to knot, elbow strikes, finger lock) and arms caught (high: check hands, step back and angle, whip groin, chicken wing, duck out; low: fold and hip thrust, twist/washing machine). It will also cover side bear hugs (arms free: counterattack; arms caught: whip groin and vertical elbow, grab arm and side knee) and the neck crank for a low bear hug from the front. It will also include escaping bear hugs with the intent to move or carry from the front and rear.
Self-Defense & Krav Maga (13+)
December 2, 2025 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
7:30-8:00 pm Combat Applications (13+)
Combat Applications (13+)
December 2, 2025 7:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Part of the Self-Defense & Krav Maga class
Valkyrie Women's Class
December 4, 2025 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
21240 Ashburn Crossing Dr suite 140, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA
Kore's women's only self-defense program classes (Valkyries).
Valkyrie - Dynamic Choke Releases/Rear Drags
December 4, 2025
This session will cover releases from dynamic/moving chokes from the front (body turn + upper arm release) and from behind (body turn + upper arm release to temple, single-hand pluck and turn), and dynamic chokes against a wall (front and rear, being pushed into a wall). This session will also include Backward Headlock Drag prevention and escape (windmill action as soon as possible), and the Hand Covering Mouth from the rear. Prevention techniques for all will also be covered.
First Friday - Women's Self Defense Workshop
December 5, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm
Claim agency over your life by joining us for our free First Friday Women's Self Defense workshop
- Class runs from 7:00 pm to 8:15 pm
- Open to all women (13+)
- Wear clothing you can move in (gym clothing is good)
- No experience is necessary
- No sign up required
- Always free
Self-Defense & Krav Maga (13+)
December 6, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
11:00-12:00 Combat Applications (13+)
Combat Applications (13+)
December 6, 2025 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Part of the Self-Defense & Krav Maga class
500 Rising Level 1
December 5, 2025 - December 7, 2025
21240 Ashburn Crossing Dr, Suite 140, Ashburn, VA 20147
Valkyrie Women's Class
December 8, 2025 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
21240 Ashburn Crossing Dr suite 140, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA
Kore's women's only self-defense program classes (Valkyries).
Valkyrie - Ground Escapes
December 8, 2025
This session will focus on ground movement (shrimping), escaping front chokes on the ground (post, pluck, knee insert, hip push and kick), releases from wrist grabs while on the ground (threat on mount) in various positions (hands driven down, hands forward, fully pinned), static pin in the guard, and mounted bicep pin. It will also cover escaping mounted chokes (close low choke: pluck and roll; straight elbow choke: frog elbows and roll) and guard chokes (pluck and knee/heel insert). Finally, it will cover escaping from a choke or head slam while the threat is on the defender's back (cross arms, knee up, rotate open) and escapes from arm/leg drags (one/two hands to one leg, one hand to each leg, one/two hands to one arm, one hand to each arm).
Self-Defense & Krav Maga (13+)
December 9, 2025 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
7:30-8:00 pm Combat Applications (13+)
Combat Applications (13+)
December 9, 2025 7:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Part of the Self-Defense & Krav Maga class
Valkyrie Women's Class
December 11, 2025 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
21240 Ashburn Crossing Dr suite 140, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA
Kore's women's only self-defense program classes (Valkyries).
Valkyrie - Knife Defenses
December 11, 2025
This class will address defenses against a long-range static knife threat from the front (deflect and kick/bail, step and kick knee), side (deflect and leave), and back (rotate and deflect). Advanced version of this class will also cover defending against an impending knife threat at close/tight range (front close, knife to the left and right side of the throat).
Self-Defense & Krav Maga (13+)
December 13, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
11:00-12:00 Combat Applications (13+)
Combat Applications (13+)
December 13, 2025 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Part of the Self-Defense & Krav Maga class
Valkyrie Women's Class
December 15, 2025 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
21240 Ashburn Crossing Dr suite 140, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA
Kore's women's only self-defense program classes (Valkyries).
Valkyrie - Third Party/Crowds
December 15, 2025
Strategies for protecting a 3rd party including screening, verbal warnings, removing the third party, and attack-the-attacker tactics, as well as the take down with a knee-stomp from behind and the importance of the tactical use of the environment will be covered. Crowd control and escapes will also be covered in this session (get skinny, elbow strike splitting attackers, swimming through crowds, counter ambush).
Self-Defense & Krav Maga (13+)
December 16, 2025 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
7:30-8:00 pm Combat Applications (13+)
Combat Applications (13+)
December 16, 2025 7:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Part of the Self-Defense & Krav Maga class
Modern Arnis
December 16, 2025 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Kore Self Defense, 21240 Ashburn Crossing Dr Suite 140, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA
Valkyrie Women's Class
December 18, 2025 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
21240 Ashburn Crossing Dr suite 140, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA
Kore's women's only self-defense program classes (Valkyries).
Valkyrie - Timeline of Self-Defense
December 18, 2025
This session will focus on verbal de-escalation, setting a verbal boundary, using clear and assertive commands (alpha vs. beta), and understanding Command Plus. It will also cover short-term threat assessment skills including Stimulus, Face it and Name it, Basic Break Down Scan, assessing if further action is needed, setting up a Physical Boundary, and Witness Conditioning. This class will also emphasize avoidance and leaving, pacifying behaviors (attempts to hide being adrenalized), and mitigation of adrenalization through tactical/box breathing.
Self-Defense & Krav Maga (13+)
December 20, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
11:00-12:00 Combat Applications (13+)
Combat Applications (13+)
December 20, 2025 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Part of the Self-Defense & Krav Maga class
Valkyrie Women's Class
December 22, 2025 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
21240 Ashburn Crossing Dr suite 140, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA
Kore's women's only self-defense program classes (Valkyries).
Valkyrie - Upper Body Striking Techniques
December 22, 2025
This class will introduce fundamental striking skills like the straight palm strike with push/pull action, palm haymaker, and vertical hammer strikes (forward, downward, backwards & up). It will also cover horizontal hammer strikes (sideways, to the rear), horizontal elbow strikes (forward, sideways, to the rear), vertical elbows (forward: up and down, backward: back & up), and the straight palm strike while advancing with lead and rear hands, and the straight lead palm strike in retreat. It will also emphasize proper power generation/form including lowering your base and hands up.
Self-Defense & Krav Maga (13+)
December 23, 2025 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
7:30-8:00 pm Combat Applications (13+)
Combat Applications (13+)
December 23, 2025 7:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Part of the Self-Defense & Krav Maga class
Valkyrie Women's Class
December 25, 2025 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
21240 Ashburn Crossing Dr suite 140, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA
Kore's women's only self-defense program classes (Valkyries).
Valkyrie - Lower Body Striking Techniques
December 25, 2025
This session will focus on the knee strike to groin or other appropriate targets, the groin kick, push kick (defensive forward kick), stomp kick (downward), defensive back kick, defensive low side kick (to the knees), and the donkey kick (typically in response to a bear hug from behind).
Self-Defense & Krav Maga (13+)
December 27, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
11:00-12:00 Combat Applications (13+)
Combat Applications (13+)
December 27, 2025 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Part of the Self-Defense & Krav Maga class
Valkyrie Women's Class
December 29, 2025 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
21240 Ashburn Crossing Dr suite 140, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA
Kore's women's only self-defense program classes (Valkyries).
Valkyrie - Inside and Outside Defenses Against Strikes
December 29, 2025
This class will cover inside defense/basic parry, inside defense with bail (lean back and groin kick, defend and slip with knee kick), 360 outside defenses (flinch response turned into a block, with or without simultaneous counter), shoulder jam, double-defense, and helmet cover. It will also cover prevention of shirt grabs using inside defense.
Self-Defense & Krav Maga (13+)
December 30, 2025 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
7:30-8:00 pm Combat Applications (13+)
Combat Applications (13+)
December 30, 2025 7:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Part of the Self-Defense & Krav Maga class
Valkyrie Women's Class
January 1, 2026 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
21240 Ashburn Crossing Dr suite 140, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA
Kore's women's only self-defense program classes (Valkyries).
Valkyrie - Lower Body Striking Techniques
January 1, 2026
This session will focus on the knee strike to groin or other appropriate targets, the groin kick, push kick (defensive forward kick), stomp kick (downward), defensive back kick, defensive low side kick (to the knees), and the donkey kick (typically in response to a bear hug from behind).
First Friday - Women's Self Defense Workshop
January 2, 2026 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm
Claim agency over your life by joining us for our free First Friday Women's Self Defense workshop
- Class runs from 7:00 pm to 8:15 pm
- Open to all women (13+)
- Wear clothing you can move in (gym clothing is good)
- No experience is necessary
- No sign up required
- Always free
Self-Defense & Krav Maga (13+)
January 3, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
11:00-12:00 Combat Applications (13+)
Combat Applications (13+)
January 3, 2026 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Part of the Self-Defense & Krav Maga class
Valkyrie Women's Class
January 5, 2026 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
21240 Ashburn Crossing Dr suite 140, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA
Kore's women's only self-defense program classes (Valkyries).
Valkyrie - Inside and Outside Defenses Against Strikes
January 5, 2026
This class will cover inside defense/basic parry, inside defense with bail (lean back and groin kick, defend and slip with knee kick), 360 outside defenses (flinch response turned into a block, with or without simultaneous counter), shoulder jam, double-defense, and helmet cover. It will also cover prevention of shirt grabs using inside defense.
Self-Defense & Krav Maga (13+)
January 6, 2026 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
7:30-8:00 pm Combat Applications (13+)
Combat Applications (13+)
January 6, 2026 7:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Part of the Self-Defense & Krav Maga class
Valkyrie Women's Class
January 8, 2026 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
21240 Ashburn Crossing Dr suite 140, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA
Kore's women's only self-defense program classes (Valkyries).
Valkyrie - Falls and Tactical Get-Ups
January 8, 2026
This session will cover shrimping (ground movement to make space), methods for getting up from the ground including fast disengagement, into a ready stance, and forward with attacks. It will also cover controlling a fall with forward soft break-fall, backward break-fall, the fall backward, turn and soft break-fall forward (onto a vertical surface), and the sideways break-fall. Methods for getting up from a chair (in place, forward, sideways, backward with a spin) will also be included. It will also cover break fall against the wall (tucking chin) for front and rear chokes against a wall.
Self-Defense & Krav Maga (13+)
January 10, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
11:00-12:00 Combat Applications (13+)
Combat Applications (13+)
January 10, 2026 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Part of the Self-Defense & Krav Maga class
Valkyrie Women's Class
January 12, 2026 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
21240 Ashburn Crossing Dr suite 140, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA
Kore's women's only self-defense program classes (Valkyries).
Valkyrie - Standing Hand and Wrist Grabs
January 12, 2026
This class will focus on releases from single hand to single hand mirror releases (palm down rotation and elbow drive, circling actions), single hand to single hand diagonal releases (palm up rotation and 45-degree step, hitchhike, circling actions), and high and low grabs (two hands on one hand) using assistive actions, monkey-hook pluck, and immediate strikes. It will also cover releases from two hands grabbing two hands (leverage and circling actions, "scoop the ice cream"), and the release from a strong handshake ("karate chop", thumb lock). The importance of applying principles like axis and leverage and escaping towards the thumb will be emphasized.
Self-Defense & Krav Maga (13+)
January 13, 2026 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
7:30-8:00 pm Combat Applications (13+)
Combat Applications (13+)
January 13, 2026 7:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Part of the Self-Defense & Krav Maga class
Valkyrie Women's Class
January 15, 2026 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
21240 Ashburn Crossing Dr suite 140, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA
Kore's women's only self-defense program classes (Valkyries).
Valkyrie - Hair/Shirt Grabs and Pulls
January 15, 2026
This session will combine prevention and de-escalation tactics for hair and shirt grabs. Hair pulls include being pulled forward (burst forward in full guard, elbow strikes), pulled forward and down (burst forward with lead arm block, whip strike to groin), sweetheart pull (bone-slaving action with cross arms and trapping elbow), pulled from the side and down (spin, defend, counterstrike), pulled from the side (burst forward in full guard, elbow strikes), pulled from behind with downward drive (funny step spin back, defend, counterstrike), and pulled from behind without downward drive (turn in full guard, elbow spear). Shirt grabs will cover the step back and arm rotation technique, defense against two-handed shirt grabs (step back and elbow insertion), attack-the-attacker responses to shirt grabs, defense against one-handed shirt grabs from the rear (step, turn, elbow spear), and defenses against shirt grabs with incoming strikes. It will also cover releases from various standing pulls like pulling/dragging the arm/hoodie/coat (turn and strike, face scrub) and backpack/purse grab (release and climb to threat).
Self-Defense & Krav Maga (13+)
January 17, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
11:00-12:00 Combat Applications (13+)
Combat Applications (13+)
January 17, 2026 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Part of the Self-Defense & Krav Maga class
Valkyrie Women's Class
January 19, 2026 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
21240 Ashburn Crossing Dr suite 140, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA
Kore's women's only self-defense program classes (Valkyries).
Valkyrie - Choke Releases
January 19, 2026
This session will cover releases from front chokes (attack-the-attacker, arm-sweep release), side chokes (pluck and counter), and rear chokes (turn to strike, arm-sweep release, one-handed pluck with funny step). This session will also cover releases from static chokes against a wall (front and rear - Target is already against the wall, no dynamic drive into the wall.), as well as front chokes against a flat surface (monkey hook, pull shoulder, push opposite shoulder and palm strike).
Self-Defense & Krav Maga (13+)
January 20, 2026 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
7:30-8:00 pm Combat Applications (13+)
Combat Applications (13+)
January 20, 2026 7:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Part of the Self-Defense & Krav Maga class
Modern Arnis
January 20, 2026 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Kore Self Defense, 21240 Ashburn Crossing Dr Suite 140, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA
Valkyrie Women's Class
January 22, 2026 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
21240 Ashburn Crossing Dr suite 140, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA
Kore's women's only self-defense program classes (Valkyries).
Valkyrie - Bear Hug Releases (Standing)
January 22, 2026
This class will group all releases from bear hugs from the front with arms free (step back and head manipulation, closest weapon-closest target) and arms caught (low grab: knee/best option, high grab: cup and strike groin, grab shoulder blades and knee groin, duck out), and from the rear with arms free (lean forward, hands to knot, elbow strikes, finger lock) and arms caught (high: check hands, step back and angle, whip groin, chicken wing, duck out; low: fold and hip thrust, twist/washing machine). It will also cover side bear hugs (arms free: counterattack; arms caught: whip groin and vertical elbow, grab arm and side knee) and the neck crank for a low bear hug from the front. It will also include escaping bear hugs with the intent to move or carry from the front and rear.
Self-Defense & Krav Maga (13+)
January 24, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
11:00-12:00 Combat Applications (13+)
Combat Applications (13+)
January 24, 2026 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Part of the Self-Defense & Krav Maga class
Valkyrie Women's Class
January 26, 2026 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
21240 Ashburn Crossing Dr suite 140, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA
Kore's women's only self-defense program classes (Valkyries).
Valkyrie - Dynamic Choke Releases/Rear Drags
January 26, 2026
This session will cover releases from dynamic/moving chokes from the front (body turn + upper arm release) and from behind (body turn + upper arm release to temple, single-hand pluck and turn), and dynamic chokes against a wall (front and rear, being pushed into a wall). This session will also include Backward Headlock Drag prevention and escape (windmill action as soon as possible), and the Hand Covering Mouth from the rear. Prevention techniques for all will also be covered.
Self-Defense & Krav Maga (13+)
January 27, 2026 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
7:30-8:00 pm Combat Applications (13+)
Combat Applications (13+)
January 27, 2026 7:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Part of the Self-Defense & Krav Maga class
Valkyrie Women's Class
January 29, 2026 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
21240 Ashburn Crossing Dr suite 140, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA
Kore's women's only self-defense program classes (Valkyries).
Valkyrie - Ground Escapes
January 29, 2026
This session will focus on ground movement (shrimping), escaping front chokes on the ground (post, pluck, knee insert, hip push and kick), releases from wrist grabs while on the ground (threat on mount) in various positions (hands driven down, hands forward, fully pinned), static pin in the guard, and mounted bicep pin. It will also cover escaping mounted chokes (close low choke: pluck and roll; straight elbow choke: frog elbows and roll) and guard chokes (pluck and knee/heel insert). Finally, it will cover escaping from a choke or head slam while the threat is on the defender's back (cross arms, knee up, rotate open) and escapes from arm/leg drags (one/two hands to one leg, one hand to each leg, one/two hands to one arm, one hand to each arm).
Self-Defense & Krav Maga (13+)
January 31, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
11:00-12:00 Combat Applications (13+)
Combat Applications (13+)
January 31, 2026 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Part of the Self-Defense & Krav Maga class
Valkyrie Women's Class
February 2, 2026 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
21240 Ashburn Crossing Dr suite 140, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA
Kore's women's only self-defense program classes (Valkyries).
Valkyrie - Knife Defenses
February 2, 2026
This class will address defenses against a long-range static knife threat from the front (deflect and kick/bail, step and kick knee), side (deflect and leave), and back (rotate and deflect). Advanced version of this class will also cover defending against an impending knife threat at close/tight range (front close, knife to the left and right side of the throat).
Self-Defense & Krav Maga (13+)
February 3, 2026 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
7:30-8:00 pm Combat Applications (13+)
Combat Applications (13+)
February 3, 2026 7:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Part of the Self-Defense & Krav Maga class
Valkyrie Women's Class
February 5, 2026 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
21240 Ashburn Crossing Dr suite 140, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA
Kore's women's only self-defense program classes (Valkyries).
Valkyrie - Third Party/Crowds
February 5, 2026
Strategies for protecting a 3rd party including screening, verbal warnings, removing the third party, and attack-the-attacker tactics, as well as the take down with a knee-stomp from behind and the importance of the tactical use of the environment will be covered. Crowd control and escapes will also be covered in this session (get skinny, elbow strike splitting attackers, swimming through crowds, counter ambush).
First Friday - Women's Self Defense Workshop
February 6, 2026 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm
Claim agency over your life by joining us for our free First Friday Women's Self Defense workshop
- Class runs from 7:00 pm to 8:15 pm
- Open to all women (13+)
- Wear clothing you can move in (gym clothing is good)
- No experience is necessary
- No sign up required
- Always free
Self-Defense & Krav Maga (13+)
February 7, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
11:00-12:00 Combat Applications (13+)
Combat Applications (13+)
February 7, 2026 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Part of the Self-Defense & Krav Maga class
Valkyrie Women's Class
February 9, 2026 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
21240 Ashburn Crossing Dr suite 140, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA
Kore's women's only self-defense program classes (Valkyries).
Valkyrie - Timeline of Self-Defense
February 9, 2026
This session will focus on verbal de-escalation, setting a verbal boundary, using clear and assertive commands (alpha vs. beta), and understanding Command Plus. It will also cover short-term threat assessment skills including Stimulus, Face it and Name it, Basic Break Down Scan, assessing if further action is needed, setting up a Physical Boundary, and Witness Conditioning. This class will also emphasize avoidance and leaving, pacifying behaviors (attempts to hide being adrenalized), and mitigation of adrenalization through tactical/box breathing.
Self-Defense & Krav Maga (13+)
February 10, 2026 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
7:30-8:00 pm Combat Applications (13+)
Combat Applications (13+)
February 10, 2026 7:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Part of the Self-Defense & Krav Maga class
Valkyrie Women's Class
February 12, 2026 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
21240 Ashburn Crossing Dr suite 140, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA
Kore's women's only self-defense program classes (Valkyries).
Valkyrie - Upper Body Striking Techniques
February 12, 2026
This class will introduce fundamental striking skills like the straight palm strike with push/pull action, palm haymaker, and vertical hammer strikes (forward, downward, backwards & up). It will also cover horizontal hammer strikes (sideways, to the rear), horizontal elbow strikes (forward, sideways, to the rear), vertical elbows (forward: up and down, backward: back & up), and the straight palm strike while advancing with lead and rear hands, and the straight lead palm strike in retreat. It will also emphasize proper power generation/form including lowering your base and hands up.
Self-Defense & Krav Maga (13+)
February 14, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
11:00-12:00 Combat Applications (13+)
Combat Applications (13+)
February 14, 2026 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Part of the Self-Defense & Krav Maga class
Valkyrie Women's Class
February 16, 2026 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
21240 Ashburn Crossing Dr suite 140, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA
Kore's women's only self-defense program classes (Valkyries).
Valkyrie - Lower Body Striking Techniques
February 16, 2026
This session will focus on the knee strike to groin or other appropriate targets, the groin kick, push kick (defensive forward kick), stomp kick (downward), defensive back kick, defensive low side kick (to the knees), and the donkey kick (typically in response to a bear hug from behind).
Self-Defense & Krav Maga (13+)
February 17, 2026 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
7:30-8:00 pm Combat Applications (13+)
Combat Applications (13+)
February 17, 2026 7:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Part of the Self-Defense & Krav Maga class
Modern Arnis
February 17, 2026 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Kore Self Defense, 21240 Ashburn Crossing Dr Suite 140, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA
Valkyrie Women's Class
February 19, 2026 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
21240 Ashburn Crossing Dr suite 140, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA
Kore's women's only self-defense program classes (Valkyries).
Valkyrie - Inside and Outside Defenses Against Strikes
February 19, 2026
This class will cover inside defense/basic parry, inside defense with bail (lean back and groin kick, defend and slip with knee kick), 360 outside defenses (flinch response turned into a block, with or without simultaneous counter), shoulder jam, double-defense, and helmet cover. It will also cover prevention of shirt grabs using inside defense.
Self-Defense & Krav Maga (13+)
February 21, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
11:00-12:00 Combat Applications (13+)
Combat Applications (13+)
February 21, 2026 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Part of the Self-Defense & Krav Maga class
Valkyrie Women's Class
February 23, 2026 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
21240 Ashburn Crossing Dr suite 140, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA
Kore's women's only self-defense program classes (Valkyries).
Valkyrie - Falls and Tactical Get-Ups
February 23, 2026
This session will cover shrimping (ground movement to make space), methods for getting up from the ground including fast disengagement, into a ready stance, and forward with attacks. It will also cover controlling a fall with forward soft break-fall, backward break-fall, the fall backward, turn and soft break-fall forward (onto a vertical surface), and the sideways break-fall. Methods for getting up from a chair (in place, forward, sideways, backward with a spin) will also be included. It will also cover break fall against the wall (tucking chin) for front and rear chokes against a wall.
Self-Defense & Krav Maga (13+)
February 24, 2026 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
7:30-8:00 pm Combat Applications (13+)
Combat Applications (13+)
February 24, 2026 7:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Part of the Self-Defense & Krav Maga class
Valkyrie Women's Class
February 26, 2026 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
21240 Ashburn Crossing Dr suite 140, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA
Kore's women's only self-defense program classes (Valkyries).
Valkyrie - Standing Hand and Wrist Grabs
February 26, 2026
This class will focus on releases from single hand to single hand mirror releases (palm down rotation and elbow drive, circling actions), single hand to single hand diagonal releases (palm up rotation and 45-degree step, hitchhike, circling actions), and high and low grabs (two hands on one hand) using assistive actions, monkey-hook pluck, and immediate strikes. It will also cover releases from two hands grabbing two hands (leverage and circling actions, "scoop the ice cream"), and the release from a strong handshake ("karate chop", thumb lock). The importance of applying principles like axis and leverage and escaping towards the thumb will be emphasized.
Self-Defense & Krav Maga (13+)
February 28, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
11:00-12:00 Combat Applications (13+)
Combat Applications (13+)
February 28, 2026 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Part of the Self-Defense & Krav Maga class
Valkyrie Women's Class
March 2, 2026 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
21240 Ashburn Crossing Dr suite 140, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA
Kore's women's only self-defense program classes (Valkyries).
Valkyrie - Hair/Shirt Grabs and Pulls
March 2, 2026
This session will combine prevention and de-escalation tactics for hair and shirt grabs. Hair pulls include being pulled forward (burst forward in full guard, elbow strikes), pulled forward and down (burst forward with lead arm block, whip strike to groin), sweetheart pull (bone-slaving action with cross arms and trapping elbow), pulled from the side and down (spin, defend, counterstrike), pulled from the side (burst forward in full guard, elbow strikes), pulled from behind with downward drive (funny step spin back, defend, counterstrike), and pulled from behind without downward drive (turn in full guard, elbow spear). Shirt grabs will cover the step back and arm rotation technique, defense against two-handed shirt grabs (step back and elbow insertion), attack-the-attacker responses to shirt grabs, defense against one-handed shirt grabs from the rear (step, turn, elbow spear), and defenses against shirt grabs with incoming strikes. It will also cover releases from various standing pulls like pulling/dragging the arm/hoodie/coat (turn and strike, face scrub) and backpack/purse grab (release and climb to threat).
Self-Defense & Krav Maga (13+)
March 3, 2026 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
7:30-8:00 pm Combat Applications (13+)
Combat Applications (13+)
March 3, 2026 7:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Part of the Self-Defense & Krav Maga class
Valkyrie Women's Class
March 5, 2026 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
21240 Ashburn Crossing Dr suite 140, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA
Kore's women's only self-defense program classes (Valkyries).
First Friday - Women's Self Defense Workshop
March 6, 2026 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm
Claim agency over your life by joining us for our free First Friday Women's Self Defense workshop
- Class runs from 7:00 pm to 8:15 pm
- Open to all women (13+)
- Wear clothing you can move in (gym clothing is good)
- No experience is necessary
- No sign up required
- Always free
Self-Defense & Krav Maga (13+)
March 7, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
11:00-12:00 Combat Applications (13+)
Combat Applications (13+)
March 7, 2026 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Part of the Self-Defense & Krav Maga class
Valkyrie Women's Class
March 9, 2026 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
21240 Ashburn Crossing Dr suite 140, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA
Kore's women's only self-defense program classes (Valkyries).
Valkyrie - Bear Hug Releases (Standing)
March 9, 2026
This class will group all releases from bear hugs from the front with arms free (step back and head manipulation, closest weapon-closest target) and arms caught (low grab: knee/best option, high grab: cup and strike groin, grab shoulder blades and knee groin, duck out), and from the rear with arms free (lean forward, hands to knot, elbow strikes, finger lock) and arms caught (high: check hands, step back and angle, whip groin, chicken wing, duck out; low: fold and hip thrust, twist/washing machine). It will also cover side bear hugs (arms free: counterattack; arms caught: whip groin and vertical elbow, grab arm and side knee) and the neck crank for a low bear hug from the front. It will also include escaping bear hugs with the intent to move or carry from the front and rear.
Self-Defense & Krav Maga (13+)
March 10, 2026 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
7:30-8:00 pm Combat Applications (13+)
Combat Applications (13+)
March 10, 2026 7:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Part of the Self-Defense & Krav Maga class
Valkyrie Women's Class
March 12, 2026 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
21240 Ashburn Crossing Dr suite 140, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA
Kore's women's only self-defense program classes (Valkyries).
Valkyrie - Dynamic Choke Releases/Rear Drags
March 12, 2026
This session will cover releases from dynamic/moving chokes from the front (body turn + upper arm release) and from behind (body turn + upper arm release to temple, single-hand pluck and turn), and dynamic chokes against a wall (front and rear, being pushed into a wall). This session will also include Backward Headlock Drag prevention and escape (windmill action as soon as possible), and the Hand Covering Mouth from the rear. Prevention techniques for all will also be covered.
Self-Defense & Krav Maga (13+)
March 14, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
11:00-12:00 Combat Applications (13+)
Combat Applications (13+)
March 14, 2026 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Part of the Self-Defense & Krav Maga class
Valkyrie Women's Class
March 16, 2026 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
21240 Ashburn Crossing Dr suite 140, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA
Kore's women's only self-defense program classes (Valkyries).
Valkyrie - Ground Escapes
March 16, 2026
This session will focus on ground movement (shrimping), escaping front chokes on the ground (post, pluck, knee insert, hip push and kick), releases from wrist grabs while on the ground (threat on mount) in various positions (hands driven down, hands forward, fully pinned), static pin in the guard, and mounted bicep pin. It will also cover escaping mounted chokes (close low choke: pluck and roll; straight elbow choke: frog elbows and roll) and guard chokes (pluck and knee/heel insert). Finally, it will cover escaping from a choke or head slam while the threat is on the defender's back (cross arms, knee up, rotate open) and escapes from arm/leg drags (one/two hands to one leg, one hand to each leg, one/two hands to one arm, one hand to each arm).
Self-Defense & Krav Maga (13+)
March 17, 2026 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
7:30-8:00 pm Combat Applications (13+)
Combat Applications (13+)
March 17, 2026 7:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Part of the Self-Defense & Krav Maga class
Modern Arnis
March 17, 2026 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Kore Self Defense, 21240 Ashburn Crossing Dr Suite 140, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA
Valkyrie Women's Class
March 19, 2026 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
21240 Ashburn Crossing Dr suite 140, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA
Kore's women's only self-defense program classes (Valkyries).
Valkyrie - Knife Defenses
March 19, 2026
This class will address defenses against a long-range static knife threat from the front (deflect and kick/bail, step and kick knee), side (deflect and leave), and back (rotate and deflect). Advanced version of this class will also cover defending against an impending knife threat at close/tight range (front close, knife to the left and right side of the throat).
Self-Defense & Krav Maga (13+)
March 21, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
11:00-12:00 Combat Applications (13+)
Combat Applications (13+)
March 21, 2026 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Part of the Self-Defense & Krav Maga class
Valkyrie Women's Class
March 23, 2026 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
21240 Ashburn Crossing Dr suite 140, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA
Kore's women's only self-defense program classes (Valkyries).
Valkyrie - Third Party/Crowds
March 23, 2026
Strategies for protecting a 3rd party including screening, verbal warnings, removing the third party, and attack-the-attacker tactics, as well as the take down with a knee-stomp from behind and the importance of the tactical use of the environment will be covered. Crowd control and escapes will also be covered in this session (get skinny, elbow strike splitting attackers, swimming through crowds, counter ambush).
Self-Defense & Krav Maga (13+)
March 24, 2026 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
7:30-8:00 pm Combat Applications (13+)
Combat Applications (13+)
March 24, 2026 7:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Part of the Self-Defense & Krav Maga class
Valkyrie Women's Class
March 26, 2026 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
21240 Ashburn Crossing Dr suite 140, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA
Kore's women's only self-defense program classes (Valkyries).
Valkyrie - Timeline of Self-Defense
March 26, 2026
This session will focus on verbal de-escalation, setting a verbal boundary, using clear and assertive commands (alpha vs. beta), and understanding Command Plus. It will also cover short-term threat assessment skills including Stimulus, Face it and Name it, Basic Break Down Scan, assessing if further action is needed, setting up a Physical Boundary, and Witness Conditioning. This class will also emphasize avoidance and leaving, pacifying behaviors (attempts to hide being adrenalized), and mitigation of adrenalization through tactical/box breathing.
Self-Defense & Krav Maga (13+)
March 28, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
11:00-12:00 Combat Applications (13+)
Combat Applications (13+)
March 28, 2026 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Part of the Self-Defense & Krav Maga class
Valkyrie Women's Class
March 30, 2026 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
21240 Ashburn Crossing Dr suite 140, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA
Kore's women's only self-defense program classes (Valkyries).
Valkyrie - Upper Body Striking Techniques
March 30, 2026
This class will introduce fundamental striking skills like the straight palm strike with push/pull action, palm haymaker, and vertical hammer strikes (forward, downward, backwards & up). It will also cover horizontal hammer strikes (sideways, to the rear), horizontal elbow strikes (forward, sideways, to the rear), vertical elbows (forward: up and down, backward: back & up), and the straight palm strike while advancing with lead and rear hands, and the straight lead palm strike in retreat. It will also emphasize proper power generation/form including lowering your base and hands up.
Self-Defense & Krav Maga (13+)
March 31, 2026 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
7:30-8:00 pm Combat Applications (13+)
Combat Applications (13+)
March 31, 2026 7:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Part of the Self-Defense & Krav Maga class
Valkyrie Women's Class
April 2, 2026 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
21240 Ashburn Crossing Dr suite 140, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA
Kore's women's only self-defense program classes (Valkyries).
Valkyrie - Lower Body Striking Techniques
April 2, 2026
This session will focus on the knee strike to groin or other appropriate targets, the groin kick, push kick (defensive forward kick), stomp kick (downward), defensive back kick, defensive low side kick (to the knees), and the donkey kick (typically in response to a bear hug from behind).
First Friday - Women's Self Defense Workshop
April 3, 2026 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm
Claim agency over your life by joining us for our free First Friday Women's Self Defense workshop
- Class runs from 7:00 pm to 8:15 pm
- Open to all women (13+)
- Wear clothing you can move in (gym clothing is good)
- No experience is necessary
- No sign up required
- Always free
Self-Defense & Krav Maga (13+)
April 4, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
11:00-12:00 Combat Applications (13+)
Combat Applications (13+)
April 4, 2026 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Part of the Self-Defense & Krav Maga class
Valkyrie Women's Class
April 6, 2026 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
21240 Ashburn Crossing Dr suite 140, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA
Kore's women's only self-defense program classes (Valkyries).
Valkyrie - Inside and Outside Defenses Against Strikes
April 6, 2026
This class will cover inside defense/basic parry, inside defense with bail (lean back and groin kick, defend and slip with knee kick), 360 outside defenses (flinch response turned into a block, with or without simultaneous counter), shoulder jam, double-defense, and helmet cover. It will also cover prevention of shirt grabs using inside defense.
Self-Defense & Krav Maga (13+)
April 7, 2026 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
7:30-8:00 pm Combat Applications (13+)
Combat Applications (13+)
April 7, 2026 7:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Part of the Self-Defense & Krav Maga class
Valkyrie Women's Class
April 9, 2026 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
21240 Ashburn Crossing Dr suite 140, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA
Kore's women's only self-defense program classes (Valkyries).
Valkyrie - Lower Body Striking Techniques
April 9, 2026
This session will focus on the knee strike to groin or other appropriate targets, the groin kick, push kick (defensive forward kick), stomp kick (downward), defensive back kick, defensive low side kick (to the knees), and the donkey kick (typically in response to a bear hug from behind).
Self-Defense & Krav Maga (13+)
April 11, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
11:00-12:00 Combat Applications (13+)
Combat Applications (13+)
April 11, 2026 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Part of the Self-Defense & Krav Maga class
Valkyrie Women's Class
April 13, 2026 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
21240 Ashburn Crossing Dr suite 140, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA
Kore's women's only self-defense program classes (Valkyries).
Valkyrie - Inside and Outside Defenses Against Strikes
April 13, 2026
This class will cover inside defense/basic parry, inside defense with bail (lean back and groin kick, defend and slip with knee kick), 360 outside defenses (flinch response turned into a block, with or without simultaneous counter), shoulder jam, double-defense, and helmet cover. It will also cover prevention of shirt grabs using inside defense.
Self-Defense & Krav Maga (13+)
April 14, 2026 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
7:30-8:00 pm Combat Applications (13+)
Combat Applications (13+)
April 14, 2026 7:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Part of the Self-Defense & Krav Maga class
Valkyrie Women's Class
April 16, 2026 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
21240 Ashburn Crossing Dr suite 140, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA
Kore's women's only self-defense program classes (Valkyries).
Valkyrie - Falls and Tactical Get-Ups
April 16, 2026
This session will cover shrimping (ground movement to make space), methods for getting up from the ground including fast disengagement, into a ready stance, and forward with attacks. It will also cover controlling a fall with forward soft break-fall, backward break-fall, the fall backward, turn and soft break-fall forward (onto a vertical surface), and the sideways break-fall. Methods for getting up from a chair (in place, forward, sideways, backward with a spin) will also be included. It will also cover break fall against the wall (tucking chin) for front and rear chokes against a wall.
Self-Defense & Krav Maga (13+)
April 18, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
11:00-12:00 Combat Applications (13+)
Combat Applications (13+)
April 18, 2026 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Part of the Self-Defense & Krav Maga class
Valkyrie Women's Class
April 20, 2026 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
21240 Ashburn Crossing Dr suite 140, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA
Kore's women's only self-defense program classes (Valkyries).
Valkyrie - Standing Hand and Wrist Grabs
April 20, 2026
This class will focus on releases from single hand to single hand mirror releases (palm down rotation and elbow drive, circling actions), single hand to single hand diagonal releases (palm up rotation and 45-degree step, hitchhike, circling actions), and high and low grabs (two hands on one hand) using assistive actions, monkey-hook pluck, and immediate strikes. It will also cover releases from two hands grabbing two hands (leverage and circling actions, "scoop the ice cream"), and the release from a strong handshake ("karate chop", thumb lock). The importance of applying principles like axis and leverage and escaping towards the thumb will be emphasized.
Self-Defense & Krav Maga (13+)
April 21, 2026 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
7:30-8:00 pm Combat Applications (13+)
Combat Applications (13+)
April 21, 2026 7:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Part of the Self-Defense & Krav Maga class
Modern Arnis
April 21, 2026 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Kore Self Defense, 21240 Ashburn Crossing Dr Suite 140, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA
Valkyrie Women's Class
April 23, 2026 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
21240 Ashburn Crossing Dr suite 140, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA
Kore's women's only self-defense program classes (Valkyries).
Valkyrie - Hair/Shirt Grabs and Pulls
April 23, 2026
This session will combine prevention and de-escalation tactics for hair and shirt grabs. Hair pulls include being pulled forward (burst forward in full guard, elbow strikes), pulled forward and down (burst forward with lead arm block, whip strike to groin), sweetheart pull (bone-slaving action with cross arms and trapping elbow), pulled from the side and down (spin, defend, counterstrike), pulled from the side (burst forward in full guard, elbow strikes), pulled from behind with downward drive (funny step spin back, defend, counterstrike), and pulled from behind without downward drive (turn in full guard, elbow spear). Shirt grabs will cover the step back and arm rotation technique, defense against two-handed shirt grabs (step back and elbow insertion), attack-the-attacker responses to shirt grabs, defense against one-handed shirt grabs from the rear (step, turn, elbow spear), and defenses against shirt grabs with incoming strikes. It will also cover releases from various standing pulls like pulling/dragging the arm/hoodie/coat (turn and strike, face scrub) and backpack/purse grab (release and climb to threat).
Self-Defense & Krav Maga (13+)
April 25, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
11:00-12:00 Combat Applications (13+)
Combat Applications (13+)
April 25, 2026 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Part of the Self-Defense & Krav Maga class
Valkyrie Women's Class
April 27, 2026 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
21240 Ashburn Crossing Dr suite 140, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA
Kore's women's only self-defense program classes (Valkyries).
Valkyrie - Choke Releases
April 27, 2026
This session will cover releases from front chokes (attack-the-attacker, arm-sweep release), side chokes (pluck and counter), and rear chokes (turn to strike, arm-sweep release, one-handed pluck with funny step). This session will also cover releases from static chokes against a wall (front and rear - Target is already against the wall, no dynamic drive into the wall.), as well as front chokes against a flat surface (monkey hook, pull shoulder, push opposite shoulder and palm strike).
Self-Defense & Krav Maga (13+)
April 28, 2026 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
7:30-8:00 pm Combat Applications (13+)
Combat Applications (13+)
April 28, 2026 7:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Part of the Self-Defense & Krav Maga class
Valkyrie Women's Class
April 30, 2026 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
21240 Ashburn Crossing Dr suite 140, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA
Kore's women's only self-defense program classes (Valkyries).
Valkyrie - Bear Hug Releases (Standing)
April 30, 2026
This class will group all releases from bear hugs from the front with arms free (step back and head manipulation, closest weapon-closest target) and arms caught (low grab: knee/best option, high grab: cup and strike groin, grab shoulder blades and knee groin, duck out), and from the rear with arms free (lean forward, hands to knot, elbow strikes, finger lock) and arms caught (high: check hands, step back and angle, whip groin, chicken wing, duck out; low: fold and hip thrust, twist/washing machine). It will also cover side bear hugs (arms free: counterattack; arms caught: whip groin and vertical elbow, grab arm and side knee) and the neck crank for a low bear hug from the front. It will also include escaping bear hugs with the intent to move or carry from the front and rear.
First Friday - Women's Self Defense Workshop
May 1, 2026 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm
Claim agency over your life by joining us for our free First Friday Women's Self Defense workshop
- Class runs from 7:00 pm to 8:15 pm
- Open to all women (13+)
- Wear clothing you can move in (gym clothing is good)
- No experience is necessary
- No sign up required
- Always free
Self-Defense & Krav Maga (13+)
May 2, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
11:00-12:00 Combat Applications (13+)
Combat Applications (13+)
May 2, 2026 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Part of the Self-Defense & Krav Maga class
Valkyrie Women's Class
May 4, 2026 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
21240 Ashburn Crossing Dr suite 140, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA
Kore's women's only self-defense program classes (Valkyries).
Valkyrie - Dynamic Choke Releases/Rear Drags
May 4, 2026
This session will cover releases from dynamic/moving chokes from the front (body turn + upper arm release) and from behind (body turn + upper arm release to temple, single-hand pluck and turn), and dynamic chokes against a wall (front and rear, being pushed into a wall). This session will also include Backward Headlock Drag prevention and escape (windmill action as soon as possible), and the Hand Covering Mouth from the rear. Prevention techniques for all will also be covered.
Self-Defense & Krav Maga (13+)
May 5, 2026 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
7:30-8:00 pm Combat Applications (13+)
Combat Applications (13+)
May 5, 2026 7:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Part of the Self-Defense & Krav Maga class
Valkyrie Women's Class
May 7, 2026 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
21240 Ashburn Crossing Dr suite 140, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA
Kore's women's only self-defense program classes (Valkyries).
Valkyrie - Ground Escapes
May 7, 2026
This session will focus on ground movement (shrimping), escaping front chokes on the ground (post, pluck, knee insert, hip push and kick), releases from wrist grabs while on the ground (threat on mount) in various positions (hands driven down, hands forward, fully pinned), static pin in the guard, and mounted bicep pin. It will also cover escaping mounted chokes (close low choke: pluck and roll; straight elbow choke: frog elbows and roll) and guard chokes (pluck and knee/heel insert). Finally, it will cover escaping from a choke or head slam while the threat is on the defender's back (cross arms, knee up, rotate open) and escapes from arm/leg drags (one/two hands to one leg, one hand to each leg, one/two hands to one arm, one hand to each arm).
Self-Defense & Krav Maga (13+)
May 9, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
11:00-12:00 Combat Applications (13+)
Combat Applications (13+)
May 9, 2026 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Part of the Self-Defense & Krav Maga class
Valkyrie Women's Class
May 11, 2026 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
21240 Ashburn Crossing Dr suite 140, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA
Kore's women's only self-defense program classes (Valkyries).
Valkyrie - Knife Defenses
May 11, 2026
This class will address defenses against a long-range static knife threat from the front (deflect and kick/bail, step and kick knee), side (deflect and leave), and back (rotate and deflect). Advanced version of this class will also cover defending against an impending knife threat at close/tight range (front close, knife to the left and right side of the throat).
Self-Defense & Krav Maga (13+)
May 12, 2026 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
7:30-8:00 pm Combat Applications (13+)
Combat Applications (13+)
May 12, 2026 7:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Part of the Self-Defense & Krav Maga class
Valkyrie Women's Class
May 14, 2026 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
21240 Ashburn Crossing Dr suite 140, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA
Kore's women's only self-defense program classes (Valkyries).
Valkyrie - Third Party/Crowds
May 14, 2026
Strategies for protecting a 3rd party including screening, verbal warnings, removing the third party, and attack-the-attacker tactics, as well as the take down with a knee-stomp from behind and the importance of the tactical use of the environment will be covered. Crowd control and escapes will also be covered in this session (get skinny, elbow strike splitting attackers, swimming through crowds, counter ambush).
Self-Defense & Krav Maga (13+)
May 16, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
11:00-12:00 Combat Applications (13+)
Combat Applications (13+)
May 16, 2026 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Part of the Self-Defense & Krav Maga class
Valkyrie Women's Class
May 18, 2026 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
21240 Ashburn Crossing Dr suite 140, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA
Kore's women's only self-defense program classes (Valkyries).
Valkyrie - Timeline of Self-Defense
May 18, 2026
This session will focus on verbal de-escalation, setting a verbal boundary, using clear and assertive commands (alpha vs. beta), and understanding Command Plus. It will also cover short-term threat assessment skills including Stimulus, Face it and Name it, Basic Break Down Scan, assessing if further action is needed, setting up a Physical Boundary, and Witness Conditioning. This class will also emphasize avoidance and leaving, pacifying behaviors (attempts to hide being adrenalized), and mitigation of adrenalization through tactical/box breathing.
Self-Defense & Krav Maga (13+)
May 19, 2026 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
7:30-8:00 pm Combat Applications (13+)
Combat Applications (13+)
May 19, 2026 7:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Part of the Self-Defense & Krav Maga class
Modern Arnis
May 19, 2026 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Kore Self Defense, 21240 Ashburn Crossing Dr Suite 140, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA
Valkyrie Women's Class
May 21, 2026 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
21240 Ashburn Crossing Dr suite 140, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA
Kore's women's only self-defense program classes (Valkyries).
Valkyrie - Upper Body Striking Techniques
May 21, 2026
This class will introduce fundamental striking skills like the straight palm strike with push/pull action, palm haymaker, and vertical hammer strikes (forward, downward, backwards & up). It will also cover horizontal hammer strikes (sideways, to the rear), horizontal elbow strikes (forward, sideways, to the rear), vertical elbows (forward: up and down, backward: back & up), and the straight palm strike while advancing with lead and rear hands, and the straight lead palm strike in retreat. It will also emphasize proper power generation/form including lowering your base and hands up.
Self-Defense & Krav Maga (13+)
May 23, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
11:00-12:00 Combat Applications (13+)
Combat Applications (13+)
May 23, 2026 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Part of the Self-Defense & Krav Maga class
Valkyrie Women's Class
May 25, 2026 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
21240 Ashburn Crossing Dr suite 140, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA
Kore's women's only self-defense program classes (Valkyries).
Valkyrie - Lower Body Striking Techniques
May 25, 2026
This session will focus on the knee strike to groin or other appropriate targets, the groin kick, push kick (defensive forward kick), stomp kick (downward), defensive back kick, defensive low side kick (to the knees), and the donkey kick (typically in response to a bear hug from behind).
Self-Defense & Krav Maga (13+)
May 26, 2026 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
7:30-8:00 pm Combat Applications (13+)
Combat Applications (13+)
May 26, 2026 7:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Part of the Self-Defense & Krav Maga class
Valkyrie Women's Class
May 28, 2026 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
21240 Ashburn Crossing Dr suite 140, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA
Kore's women's only self-defense program classes (Valkyries).
Valkyrie - Inside and Outside Defenses Against Strikes
May 28, 2026
This class will cover inside defense/basic parry, inside defense with bail (lean back and groin kick, defend and slip with knee kick), 360 outside defenses (flinch response turned into a block, with or without simultaneous counter), shoulder jam, double-defense, and helmet cover. It will also cover prevention of shirt grabs using inside defense.
Self-Defense & Krav Maga (13+)
May 30, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
11:00-12:00 Combat Applications (13+)
Combat Applications (13+)
May 30, 2026 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Part of the Self-Defense & Krav Maga class