Girls Fight Back was born in 2001 after the murder of Eastern Illinois University student, Shannon McNamara. Our founder Erin Weed was only 23 years old at the time, but recognized the need for self-defense education for women across the world. In the past decade, GFB has reached over a million women with our keynotes, workshops, website and overall message that all females are worth fighting for! Our message is driven in a friendly, often times hilarious way, as a means to break down fears and build up confidence.