Women's Self-Defense for Boulder, CO Residents
Real techniques that work against larger attackers, led by Coach Rachel Fiddes, an active Muay Thai competitor. Respectful, judgment-free, and 15 minutes south of Boulder.
Why Most Women's Self-Defense Doesn't Work
Most women's self-defense content is bad. Some of it is dangerously bad. Weekend seminars, viral videos, and community-center classes teach techniques that look impressive in demos but fall apart the moment a real, larger person actively resists. That gap, between what looks good and what actually works, is what gets women hurt when it matters.
Our women's self-defense program at Limitless is built differently. Coach Rachel Fiddes is an active Muay Thai competitor who has rolled, sparred, and competed against partners much larger than her for nearly a decade. The techniques she teaches aren't theoretical, they're the ones that have actually worked for her against bigger opponents. That's a different curriculum than what most self-defense programs offer.
Led by a Female Coach Who Has Actually Done It
Coach Rachel doesn't teach women's self-defense as a side gig. She's an active Muay Thai competitor, meaning she trains the techniques full-contact, in real fights, against opponents trying to stop her. That experience changes how she teaches. The techniques you'll learn in her classes are tested, not theoretical.
A Respectful, Judgment-Free Environment
Women's training at Limitless is deliberately patient, calmly delivered, and free of the condescension that often plagues women's combat sports instruction. Students set their own pace. No one is ever pushed into something they're not ready for. The room is friendly, supportive, and welcoming to women new to combat sports.
What to Expect
Awareness & prevention first
Real self-defense starts before anything physical happens. Class includes situational awareness, de-escalation, and decision-making under pressure, not just techniques.
Easy to Reach from Anywhere in Boulder
Limitless is located at 585 Burbank St. Unit C in Broomfield, just off US-36. For Boulder residents, that means a direct shot down US-36, most drives take 15 to 20 minutes depending on where in Boulder you're coming from and time of day.
Approximate Drive Times to Limitless
- Downtown Boulder (Pearl Street): ~15 min
- CU Boulder campus: ~15 min
- North Boulder: ~20 min
- South Boulder: ~12 min
- Gunbarrel: ~18 min
- Table Mesa / Foothills: ~15 min
Parking is available directly in front of the academy.
Why Boulder Women Train at Limitless
A coach who has actually fought
Real fight experience changes how a coach teaches self-defense. Coach Rachel knows what works under fight pressure because she's used it under fight pressure. Most women's self-defense instructors don't have that.
Our Coaches
The depth of coaching at Limitless is what sets us apart:
How to Get Started
Getting started is simple. Your first session is on us, no commitment, no contracts, no sales pressure.
STEP 1
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Book your free first session online or call (720) 515-6319.
STEP 2
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Drive down from Boulder. Show up 15 minutes early. Bring athletic clothes and a water bottle.
STEP 3
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Train a real class. After class, we'll walk you through membership options if you'd like to continue.