“My mission is to make women and girls stronger, more self-aware and safe; so they can walk the streets without fear.”
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about
Synthia Stoffer is trained in Israel, Switzerland and the United States and is today one of very few women worldwide to hold a 3rd degree Black Belt in Krav Maga. In Europe she is the only woman which such a high degree. Synthia is Creator of JUNO Self Defense Training for Women and Owner of REFLEX Training in Utrecht , The Netherlands.
Synthia was the first female Krav Maga instructor in the Netherlands in 2005. After a career as competitive swimmer, Synthia made short excursions into Free Fighting and Boxing until she found what she was really looking for: Krav Maga (Hebrew for “contact fight”) a sport that would enable people to defend themselves regardless of gender, height or strength.
In 2017, Synthia developed JUNO a new self defense system for women based on Krav Maga.
In 2018 she published her book, in Dutch, "Vechten als een Vrouw" Fight like a Woman.
In 2019 she launched JUNO Academy to coach trainers in Europe’s best Self Defense program for Women.
In 2022, Synthia received the recognition in "The International Martial Arts Hall of Fame" for her contribution as an expert in the field of Self-Defense.
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Services
“Self Defense teaches you to protect your own boundaries and gives you the confidence to fight back if needed. ”
Women self Defense Training
The fact that women are attacked differently than men requires a new approach to common Women Self Defense Training. The female psychology works different, we are raised differently and therefore we need to defend ourselves in different ways. JUNO Self Defense is a unique combination of mental & physical Self Defense training. More than just physical combat moves, it’s a holistic approach that trains body, mind and emotions”. JUNO teaches women to be stronger, more self-aware and safe. Synthia's 15 year long intense training & teaching expertise and collaborating with psychologists have led to a unique combination of mental & physical self defense training resulting in optimal performance under high stress levels.
For more information check: www.juno-selfdefense.com
IN-Company Training
Effective self protection is not only practical and a common sense necessity, it's also an important component in helping the long term profitability of your organisation. It makes your employees more confident, valued and secure. Leading companies understand that employees are their most valuable assets and they know that taking steps to keep their employees safe and healthy by on-the-job safety training is not only the right thing to do but it's in the best interest of the company's own fiscal health, longevity and success.
Learn more about the benefits of Corporate Self Defense training: www.juno-selfdefense.com/business
Specialized training
Research has shown that change has lasting effects both on the psychological level and through physical training. Synthia works together with psychologists and specialized care providers to offer this combination of both body-oriented change and fundamental mental-emotional change. A self-defense training aimed at further improving self-confidence, assertiveness, promoting self-knowledge and autonomy and learning physical self-defense techniques.
Get in touch: hello@juno-selfdefense.com
Krav Maga for everyone
Krav Maga (Hebrew for 'contact fight') is one of the fastest growing Self Defense sports worldwide. It is an efficient and effective no-nonsense method to defend yourself against an attack. Originally developed for the Israeli Military, Krav Maga involves striking, grappling, weapons defences and joint manipulations with roots in Japanese Jujutsu, Judo, Wrestling, Karate and Boxing. The tactics and techniques of Krav Maga can be performed even under the most stressful situations regardless of size, strength or gender.
In the center of Utrecht, Synthia opened Reflex Utrecht the biggest Self Defense Center in Mid Netherlands in 2017. The program includes Krav Maga, StrikeFit bag class training and Personal training. Group lessons are ideal for men and women and boys and girls starting at the age of 12. The training is made for all fitness levels, for beginners and advanced. For more information check: www.reflex-utrecht.com
Personal Training
Personal Training is an effective one on one or small group (max. 4) training for beginners and advanced sport enthusiasts. Everyone is different, physically as well as mentally.
Synthia will create a schedule together with you based on your individual goals. A varied, fun program that enables you to reach your desired results in an efficient way. The training is intensive, educative and inspiring. Personal Training has shown to be one of the most effective training forms.
Motivational Speaker
Synthia provides inspiring lectures about her personal sports career and her path to transform her passion into her work. She gives speeches about Women Empowerment and tells about her believe; Why every woman should be able to defend herself.
Bookings:hello@juno-selfdefense.com
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key facts
03/2019
Launch of JUNO Academy
In March, 2019 we launched the JUNO Academy to train more female trainers in our system and be able to expand across The Netherlands and Europe.
05/2022
THE INTERNATIONAL MARTIAL ARTS HALL OF FAME
In 2022, Synthia received the recognition in "The International Martial Arts Hall of Fame" for her contribution as an expert in the field of Self-Defense.
09/2018
SYNTHIA LAUNCHES HER BOOK “VECHTEN ALS EEN VROUW”
In 'Vechten als een Vrouw’' Synthia describes the foundations of JUNO Self Defense. She encourages women to indicate their limits, to release obstructive beliefs from their childhood, to communicate clearly and to use their strength when and where necessary. In addition, the book describes the most important self-defense techniques on the most common physical attacks aimed at women.
11/2017
POWER WOMAN OF THE YEAR - VIVA MAGAZINE
Dutch magazine VIVA has selected the 400 most inspiring women in the Netherlands. Synthia got nominated in the category "Krachtpatser" Power Woman and won the award. She was chosen a role model for the Year 2017 and was awarded for her great achievements of getting a 3rd degree Black Belt in Krav Maga and for starting a power movement with her new concept JUNO.
09/2017
Opening of new Self defense Center in Utrecht
After 10 years REFLEX Training opens its doors at a new location in the center in Utrecht and becomes the biggest Self Defense Center in Central Netherlands, the only one run by a woman. Reflex owns the Fight Right trademark. The trademark stands for safe and responsible fighting sport with an educative climate.
04/2017
europe's highest ranking woman in krav maga
Synthia achieved her 3rd degree black belt in Krav Maga in March 2017 and became one of a handful of woman worldwide that hold this degree.
01/2017
LAUNCH OF JUNO SELF DEFENSE IN AMSTERDAM AND UTRECHT
Inspired by the United Nations (UN) to End Violence against Women, Synthia launches the first JUNO trainings beginning of 2017. Her mission: to make women around the planet stronger, more self-aware and safe.
01/2014
Member of Krav Maga Alliance Elite Trainer TEam
In 2014 Synthia becomes Member of the Elite International Trainer Team of Krav Maga Alliance, a team of highly talented instructors across the United States and around the world.
2010
Wingate INSTITUTE Israel
Synthia becomes certified by the Wingate Institute for Physical Education and Sports, Israel. The Institute serves as a training centre for national teams, the Olympic Team and hosts international sport science conferences.
2005/ 2007
The First
Synthia becomes the first Krav Maga instructor in the Netherlands in 2005. Two years later she opens her first Krav Maga Center in Utrecht.
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CONTACT US
If you wish to learn more about our training programs, projects or upcoming events, you can contact us on +31 (0) 651.051.694, email us at hello@juno-selfdefense.com or use the form below and we'll reach out to you as soon as possible.
