Women Power: Body Moves & Self-Defense
with Hind Charifi
Self-Defense for Women in Ticino
Train body and mind with world-class coach, black belt, and World Champion Hind Charifi, while immersed in the calm beauty of Sass da Grüm.
Rise, women's self defense retreat
Whether you’re ready to reserve your place or simply have a few questions, we’re here to help. As places are intentionally limited to ensure a personal experience, we recommend getting in touch early. Download the retreat booklet for the complete programme, what’s included, and everything you need to know before booking.
The Experience
A unique experience for women who want to feel stronger, safer, and more connected to their own inner power.
This course combines practical self-defense with mental readiness in the calm, supportive setting of Sass da Grüm, a true Place of Power, where nature, stillness, and clarity come together.
“Strength is found in stillness, confidence in movement, and clarity in reconnecting with yourself.”
Sass da Grüm
Participants will experience:
Guided by Hind Charifi, participants learn how to stay present, respond with clarity, and move with confidence, while enjoying days of movement, wellbeing, and restoration in Ticino.
Practical self-defense
Techniques for real-life situations
Mental readiness
To respond clearly under pressure
Greater confidence, self-trust, and body awareness
Women-focused training
In a supportive environment
Time to recharge
With access to sauna, whirlpool, and outdoor pool
Moments in nature
With space for hiking, stillness, and reflection
Nourishing, seasonal cuisine
To support body and mind
Hind Charifi
Hind Charifi is a world-class self-defense coach with a strong focus on women’s training. She is a Black Belt holder, World Champion, and qualified coach who teaches women’s self-defense in the UAE, where she also runs her own women’s self-defense center in Dubai.
Originally from Morocco, Hind was also part of the Moroccan national handball team before dedicating herself fully to martial arts, especially Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Her approach combines technical excellence, discipline, and empowerment in a way that is both professional and accessible.
- Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
- World Champion in women’s self-defense
- Founder of a women’s self-defense center in Dubai
- Specialized in training women in real-life situations
- Combines technical precision with confidence-building and empowerment
Book your room first and then personalize your stay with the course and services that suit you best.
- Select your dates
- Choose your room
- Add your preferred course
- Complete your booking
- Important: Additional days at the hotel without courses are always possible. Your selected room dates must just overlap with the course dates, as courses are offered exclusively as an add-on to your hotel stay.
Here for You Every Step of the Way
Planning your stay should feel effortless. Our team is happy to guide you personally and help create an experience tailored to your needs.