SJSO

ST. JOHNS COUNTY

SHERIFF'S OFFICE

ROBERT A. HARDWICK, SHERIFF

"SERVE WITH EXCELLENCE"

Our Team

W.A.V.E. was first established in 1997 and focused on teaching women threat awareness combined with basic self-defense techniques to respond to potential threats.

The program focuses on situational awareness, verbal commands, assertive and physical techniques.

You will receive one on one training with our all-female team composed of St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office (SJSO), St. Augustine Police Department (SAPD), and St. Augustine Beach Police Department (SABPD) instructors.

We want to empower women by building their confidence and providing the tools needed to protect themselves and their loved ones.

UPCOMING CLASSES

These free classes occur quarterly throughout the year. Class size is limited. Due to the nature of topics discussed, age 13+ is recommended. To reserve your spot, fill out the form below with your preferred date.

2024 Classes

December 14 – 10:30AM at Anastasia Library  (Class Full)

2025 Classes

January 25 – 9:30am at SPARC Athletics-  (Class Full)

February 1 – at Burn Boot Camp (Private Event)

February 19 – 5:30pm at SJSO (Private Event)

March 1 – 10am at Anastasia YMCA 

March 8 – 10am at Bartram Branch Library 

April 5 – at SPARC Athletics 9:30am

April 9 – at Ponte Vedra Branch Library 5:30pm

April 23 – at COA St. Augustine (Private Event)

June 4 – 5:30pm at SJSO Open to Public 

July 19 – 9:30am at SPARC Athletics 

September 17 – 5:30pm at SJSO Open to Public

November 18 – 9:30am at SPARC Athletics 

December 3 – 5:30pm at SJSO Open to Public  

Contact Us!

For more information, please use the form below. 

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