Next Event:

April 5th

2 pm- 5 pm

Location:

1273 S Diamond Bar Blvd, Diamond Bar, CA 91765

What to Bring:

Comfortable clothing (workout attire)

A great attitude

Our mission

Verse offers a fresh approach to self-defense. As a women-founded company, we move beyond traditional methods to provide practical, accessible training with realistic techniques for everyday people.

"Verse" embodies our core values: Vigilance, Escape, Resilience, Self-defense, and Empowerment, providing skills and confidence in a supportive, inclusive environment.

Meet the Team

GRACE CHOI

Founder, CEO

YOUNG CHOI

Defense Tactics Consultant

Eduardo Rodriguez

Ground Tactics Consultant

  • Grace Choi is the founder of VERSE Self-Defense and the founder of Gi-Girl Jiu-Jitsu. She is a lifelong educator and a dedicated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner.

    After experiencing an attack while with her two young children, Grace was able to respond effectively, thanks to her training and background. This experience strengthened her commitment to empowering others with practical self-defense skills. Combining her expertise in education with her passion for martial arts, she created Verse Self-Defense Courses to build resilience, confidence, and a supportive community for those seeking to protect themselves and their loved ones.

  • Young Choi is a seasoned law enforcement professional and tactical defense instructor with extensive experience in real-world threat assessment, de-escalation, and self-defense strategies. Known for a practical, results-driven approach, Young leverages years of field expertise to train individuals and organizations in proactive safety measures and tactical response. Passionate about empowering others, Young combines law enforcement insights with tactical instruction to build confidence, readiness, and resilience across diverse environments.

  • Eduardo Rodriguez is a dedicated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt with extensive experience in competition and coaching. With years spent refining techniques on the mat, competing at high levels, and guiding students of all skill levels, Eduardo is passionate about empowering others through self-defense and grappling.

What Attendees had to say:

“You are an amazing instructor! Everything was super easy to comprehend, and having the defense tactics instructor provide demonstrations and side explanations was incredibly helpful. That was especially valuable to me, followed by the defense tactics.”

“It gives me a way out of a dangerous situation and helps me feel prepared to protect myself and my kids”

“Loved the intention behind the content, as well as the organization and delivery. The learning sequence flowed well, making the practice feel doable. It truly shifted my mindset.”

“The simple techniques were so easy to understand, and you could really see how effective they are!.”

women SELF defense workshops

Our Women’s Self-Defense Workshop is a 3-hour hands-on training designed to empower you with practical, real-world self-defense techniques. Led by experienced instructors, including a law enforcement officer and a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, this workshop teaches you how to identify threats, use verbal de-escalation, and defend yourself effectively. Whether you’re a beginner or want to build more confidence in your personal safety, this class is structured to be engaging, interactive, and empowering. Join us solo or bring a friend—your safety starts here.



Corporate training

Equip your team with essential self-defense skills through our corporate & workplace safety training. In just 1-2 hours, employees will learn situational awareness, boundary-setting, and hands-on self-defense techniques tailored for real-world scenarios. This training is ideal for workplaces, schools, community organizations, and professional teams looking to improve personal safety and confidence in daily environments. Available as a one-time session or a quarterly training program, this workshop fosters a culture of awareness, empowerment, and proactive safety.

kids & teens

self defense programs

Our self-defense program is designed to teach kids (ages 8-12) and teens (ages 13-17) how to stay safe, recognize threats, and react with confidence. This course covers anti-bullying strategies, situational awareness, and hands-on self-defense techniques in a fun, engaging, and age-appropriate environment. Through interactive drills and expert instruction, students gain confidence, coordination, and essential self-protection skills that they can use for life. Parent-child participation is encouraged!

Private training

1:1/ small group

Looking for personalized self-defense coaching? Our private sessions allow you to train one-on-one or with a small group of friends or family in a setting tailored to your needs. Whether you want to build confidence, focus on specific scenarios, or train at your own pace, private training ensures individualized attention and a flexible schedule. Ideal for families, friend groups, and those seeking more focused instruction, private sessions provide an in-depth learning experience with hands-on training in real-world self-defense skills.

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Verse Self Defense is a program proudly operated by Choi Treehouse LLC