• Welcome
  • Thank you for visiting Sovereign Stance Alliance.
  • We are a newly formed Illinois nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering survivors of domestic and interpersonal violence, and those impacted by it, through trauma-informed martial arts, practical self-defense education, and supportive community partnerships.
  • As we prepare for our official launch, we are inviting a small group of families to participate in our inaugural Pilot Program. This program will help us build a strong foundation while ensuring every participant receives individualized attention in a safe, respectful environment.





Pilot Program


We are currently accepting interest from approximately 20–30


participants for our first pilot program.


The program is designed for:


  • Parents or legal guardians who are survivors of interpersonal or

  • domestic violence.

  • Children 3-14 years of age

  • Families or individuals seeking a supportive, trauma-informed

  • introduction to martial arts and self-defense


No previous martial arts experience is


necessary.


Participation in the pilot program is


completely FREE!!!


Sovereign Stance Alliance empowers survivors of domestic and sexual violence to reclaim their safety, strength, and independence through trauma-informed martial arts, self-defense, and community support—because every survivor deserves the freedom to move forward on their own terms.


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  • What to Expect
  • Participants can expect:

  • One self-defense class each week
  • Trauma-informed instruction
  • Beginner-friendly training
  • Practical personal safety skills
  • Situational awareness education
  • Confidence-building activities
  • A welcoming and respectful community

  • Our goal is not simply to teach martial arts, we aim to help participants reconnect with their own strength, confidence, and personal autonomy.



Transportation

To participate in this pilot program, families must:


  • Provide their own transportation, or
  • Be willing to coordinate voluntary carpooling with other participants if opportunities become available.



Program locations will remain confidential until participant enrollment and required confidentiality paperwork has been completed.