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5-Week Series: Empowerment through Self-Defense (Tuesdays)


  • Thrive Empowerment Center 226 West Pike Street, Suite 2 Covington, KY, 41011 United States (map)

**May class is FULL. **

The next 5 Week Series is set for Tuesdays in August.

Each session in this 5-week series (10 total hours of training), we’ll deeply explore one of the five safety action principles of Empowerment Self-Defense: Think, Yell, Run, Fight, Tell. In addition to physical techniques (including strikes, kicks, and releases from grabs and pins), we’ll work on situational awareness, recognizing the warning signs of violence, and personal boundary setting and enforcement. 

Open to all people ages 12+. We recommend wearing comfortable clothing and bringing a water bottle.

Sessions run from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm each week.

  • Tuesday, May 2: THINK — Awareness, Intuition, and Attitude

  • Tuesday, May 9: YELL — Language, Tone, and Posture

  • Tuesday, May 16: RUN — Assessing Risk and Escaping from Danger

  • Tuesday, May 23: FIGHT — Physical Techniques for Self-Defense

  • Tuesday, May 30: TELL — Getting Help for Yourself or Others Who’ve Experienced Violence

Our ESD Series registration fee operates on a sliding scale. Choose $75 (Reduced), $150 (Standard), or $200 (Supporter) based on your budget. Registration includes Thrive T-shirt.

Due to our small class sizes, you must pre-register to reserve your spot. If the registration fee is a barrier to your attendance, please email us.

Earlier Event: April 8
Empowerment Self-Defense Basics