About
What is SHEild?
SHEild was created with one simple mission: to help women feel safer, stronger and more confident in their everyday lives. We believe self-defense is about so much more than learning how to throw a punch. It starts with awareness, confidence and knowing how to respond before a situation ever becomes physical.
Through beginner-friendly workshops, practical training and educational resources, SHEild teaches real-world skills that anyone can learn regardless of age, fitness level or experience. Every class is designed to be welcoming, empowering and focused on techniques that can be used in everyday situations.
At SHEild, we're building more than self-defense classes. We're creating a community where women can gain confidence, support one another and leave feeling more prepared than when they walked in. Because when women know they're capable of protecting themselves, they carry that confidence into every part of their lives.
Meet the Founder
Ashlie Jow has over 15 years of martial arts experience and is a second-degree black belt in the mixed martial art of Hapkido.
Throughout her training, she has developed a strong foundation in practical self-defense, discipline and leadership. Having trained with students of all ages and skill levels, she is passionate about making self-defense approachable, empowering and accessible. Her experience has shaped both her technical skills and her belief that confidence, awareness and preparation are the foundation of personal safety.