Our Founder & CEO

Angie M. Tarighi is the CEO & Founder of Women's Self-Defense Institute and has been teaching women's self-defense programs for over 20 years. She is a tireless advocate of self-reliance and responsibility, encouraging women to actively protect life through awareness and education.

Angie is a Certified Instructor in Rape Aggression Defense (RAD), holds two black belts and is a certified instructor in Kempo Karate and Combat Hapkido; and is a certified instructor in International Police Defensive Tactics.

Angie created Women's Self-Defense Institute to share information, resources, training and advice about safety and survival to women in the community coping with a dangerous world. We are safety conscious women dedicated to becoming self-reliant in order to protect ourselves and our loved ones from harm.

Our Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) training is an awareness and educational program which explores your options for protection and defense. Participants learn how to incorporate safety habits into their daily routines.

With the help of Women's Self-Defense Institute, women replace fear with skills, knowledge, training and confidence.