Jennifer Klenka

Self-Defense Instructor • Speaker • Engineer


Jennifer Klenka has trained in martial arts for over twenty years. She is a Certified Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Women Empowered Instructor under Ryron and Rener Gracie, and a Certified American Ninjutsu Instructor under Chief Instructor Yvonne Falgout, and has also trained in other martial disciplines such as AMOK, Boxing, and many more.

Jennifer has given self defense, empowering leadership, seminars, workshops and speeches to such organizations like the Society of Women Engineers national conferences, and companies such as Lockheed Martin.

Jennifer Klenka has a bachelor's degree from the University of Texas at Arlington in Computer Engineering and a master's degree from Cornell University in Systems Engineering.


Speaking Engagements


Co-ed Self Defense

Jennifer provides engaging presentations, workshops, and hands-on training for conferences, professional organizations, businesses, universities, and community groups. Her programs range from practical self-defense and personal safety training to technical and educational presentations drawing on her professional and engineering background.

Programs can range from short presentations and introductory workshops to longer hands-on seminars and multi-day events. Each can be adapted to the audience, available space, and goals of the organization, with many programs requiring little or no specialized equipment.

Whether you're planning a conference session, employee event, professional development program, or private group workshop, Jennifer can work with your organization to develop a program designed for your audience.

Bring practical self-defense training to your next event.


Self-Defense Workshops & Training


Jennifer offers a range of practical self-defense and personal safety programs that can be adapted for conferences, workplaces, professional organizations, universities, and private groups.


Women's Self-Defense

Practical, approachable training designed specifically for women, with an emphasis on awareness, prevention, boundary setting, common threats, escapes, and realistic physical self-defense. Programs can range from introductory workshops to more comprehensive hands-on training.


Corporate & Organizational Self-Defense

Hands-on self-defense training for businesses, professional organizations, employee groups, and community organizations. Programs can be customized around the needs of the group and can include personal safety, workplace concerns, situational awareness, and practical physical skills.


Conference Presentations & Workshops

Flexible programming designed specifically for conferences and large events. Sessions can range from educational presentations and demonstrations to interactive workshops and multi-day programming, with formats that work in traditional conference spaces without requiring mats or specialized equipment.


Safety & Emergency Preparedness

Organizations can also combine self-defense programming with practical emergency-response training, including CPR/AED, Stop the Bleed, and other safety-focused courses offered through Fort Worth Combatives.

Not sure which program fits your event? Contact us and we'll help build a program around your group.

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Conference & Corporate Experience

Jennifer on Stage

Jennifer has presented self-defense and personal safety programs for national conferences, professional organizations, businesses, universities, and community groups.

Her workshops are designed to make practical self-defense accessible to audiences with little or no previous training and can be adapted for everything from small private groups to large conference sessions.

Jennifer has presented multi-day self-defense programming at the Society of Women Engineers Annual Conference, where strong attendee response has led to expanded programming and larger spaces for returning events. She has also provided conference programming for Women in Aviation International and worked with organizations throughout North Texas on self-defense, personal safety, and emergency preparedness training.

Programs can be presented as standalone workshops, part of a larger conference or employee event, or as a customized series built around an organization's audience and goals.


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Our training is trusted in the Fort Worth community and beyond:

  • 200+ verified 5-star reviews from students and seminar attendees
  • Consistent praise for clear curriculum, safety, retention, and real-world confidence
  • Workshops hosted for teachers, realtors, youth groups, and local businesses
  • We are a Awarded Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) Vendor for governmental agencies such as public education organizations, higher education entities, and city or county governments.
  • Past training delivered for organizations including Lockheed Martin, General Electric (GE), Microsoft, Society of Women Engineers, Society of Hispanic Engineers, local Girl and Boy Scouts, Fort Worth Country Day and more.

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