She Shield
She Shield
Sofia Espina
2.24 Before You Carry Anything, Learn to Fight Too with David Heineman of Stay Safe Martial Arts
1 hour 14 minutes Posted May 4, 2026 at 9:00 pm.
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In this episode of She Shield, Sofia sits down with David Heineman to break down a truth most people skip past: tools don’t replace skill. With nearly 30 years of experience across Tae Kwon Do, Hapkido, boxing, Muay Thai, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, David brings a layered perspective on what real self-defense actually looks like. From competing on major stages like IBJJF Pans and Worlds to building Stay Safe Martial Arts from an “underground” COVID-era training group into a thriving academy, his...