ABOUT
IGNEUS SELF DEFENSE
Igneus means to be on fire.
Igneus Self Defense takes a holistic approach to safety and empowerment. Igneus prioritizes enthusiastic community, passionate self devotion, and forceful tactics.
We specialize in fantasy-themed programming to help women find their inner strength through inspiring stories and characters. We also offer private lessons, corporate training, and opportunities to build community.
When working with Igneus, you’ll learn how to defend and protect forcefully while cultivating a supportive community and self devotion in your daily life. Your life is worth defending but it’s also worth living.We've taught more than 3,000 students since 2022!
OWNER + INSTRUCTOR
MEET JAX
Jax is strength personified.She is a childhood survivor of physical abuse and an adult survivor of sexual abuse. Rather than allow labels to define her, she leveraged them to fuel her fire.She began her Martial Arts training in 2014, and became a fitness professional in 2016. She also spent two years in Law Enforcement, which highlighted the gap between male-dominated training and the everyday woman.Jax launched Igneus' first class in September 2022 and hasn't slowed down since. The belief: You don’t have to be a man to be strong and defend yourself.In the last four years, she's taught and empowered more than 3,000 students and supported more than 40 local non-profits and organizations.
COMMUNITY STARTS HERE
Services
FireCircle Club
Join our free, online chat group to stay “in the know”. We offer discounted tickets, free opportunities, and a supportive, like-minded community.Fantasy-Themed Events
Learn foundational self defense tactics that can save your life while dressed as a fearless fairy, powerful princess, or warrior witch! Let loose while learning life saving techniques. These workshops are hosted monthly and tickets always go fast!Private & Corporate Bookings
Searching for intensive 1-on-1 training, team building, or safety workshop? Allow Igneus to cultivate the right curriculum for you.We also love local collaborations!
BURNING BRIGHTER
The FLAMEWORK ACADEMY
The FlameWork Academy is a 7-Week intensive Combat & Conditioning Program built to awaken your inner strength and hone the weapon you are.
Chapter 1: Awaken
Includes a customized Fitness Plan that focuses on power, speed, and agility to awaken your mental and build your physical strength.Chapter 2: Refine
An optional upgrade where a selected cadre of Awaken Students train in live combat & self defense once a week during the Academy. Skills build on each other every week.
Launching in August 2026
ETHUSIASTIC COMMUNITY
PASSIONATE SELF DEVOTION
FORCEFUL TACTICS
FEED THE FIRE
STAY CONNECTED
Connect whichever way is most comfortable. Whether you've got questions, comments, or suggestions - we're all ears. Elf ears, of course!
Listen to Jax speak about building confidence through regulation and self defense on Episode 30 of The Blossom Mindset Podcast.