Self-Defense Experience

at AG1925 Franklin

WOMAN

STRENGTH

FEEDBACK | MOVEMENT | EMPOWERMENT

"Man strength’ is often spoken of. But woman strength is its own force entirely. In martial arts, it is the refined, intuitive, and adaptive qualities—often called feminine—that offer the greatest advantage to both women and men.”

Ralek Gracie - AG1925

Who:

Women of all experience levels.

What:

Topic discussions; breathwork; movement; self-defence basics.

When:

Starting March 18, 2026 — Wednesdays at 6-7:30 PM — 3 weeks total.
Where:

AG1925 Martial Arts HQ, Franklin, TN (Hwy. 96 & Royal Oaks).

Why:

Introducing practical self-defense & women's empowerment education in our communities.

Themes:

GROUNDING | CONFIDENCE |

AWARENESS | PROGRESSION

SENSEI/

COACH

RALEK GRACIE

Owner, AG1925 Franklin; Pro Athlete; Self-Defense Expert.

Leaders in our Community

SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKERS:

LAUREN PALMER is the founder of Bloomsbury Organic Farm, just east of Franklin, Tennessee. With a vision for clean, holistic living, she has built a thriving community hub that includes a private pre-K through middle school, organic produce for local markets and grocers, and hands-on agricultural education programs. Her work centers on reconnecting families to the land, healthy food, and community values.

NORA ROEMER is a founder, strategic operator, and visionary leader in the wellness industry. As the driving force behind Fahrenheit Yoga, she has built a thriving, multi-entity brand that integrates community, disciplined systems, and long-term financial strategy.Her leadership is defined by clarity, courage, and a commitment to sustainable growth.

AUBREY O’LASKEY is the co-founder of Perenn, a growing hospitality company she runs with her husband, Tyler. What began in Reno as a small artisan bakery in 2018 has expanded into multiple bakery cafés, Perenn Grocery, Claio Rotisserie, and a café inside the Nevada Museum of Art, with continued growth across Nevada and Middle Tennessee. In 2025, they opened their first Tennessee location in Franklin, bringing their focus on naturally leavened breads, laminated pastries, European menu, and deeply human hospitality to a new community. Aubrey’s work centers on building places people want to return to daily, spaces rooted in craft, beauty, and a slower, more meaningful experience around food and hospitality.

Want to suggest a future guest speaker? Please reach out!

- Very Limited Space -

RESERVE

Topics:

Why women’s strength is different from “man strength”
The importance of training reflexes
Community over isolation
Nervous system regulation

Original Academia Gracie, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil — A family member throws Helio Gracie (Ralek’s grandfather).

Paris, France — UFC preparation: Ralek working as "Thug" Rose Namajunas’ Jiu-Jitsu coach alongside coaches Chico Camus and Pat Barry.

Special Thanks