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+. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. We recommend wearing comfortable clothing and bringing a water bottle.

Sessions run from 10 am to 12 pm each Saturday morning in May.

• Tuesday, May 3: THINK — Awareness, Intuition, and Attitude

• Tuesday, May 10: YELL — Language, Tone, and Posture

• Tuesday, May 17: RUN — Assessing Risk and Escaping from Danger

• Tuesday, May 24: FIGHT — Physical Techniques for Self-Defense

• Tuesday, May 31: TELL — Getting Help for Yourself or Others Who’ve Experienced Violence

This program is offered at no cost to participants through a grant secured by our partners at The ION Center for Violence Prevention.

Due to space limitations, you must pre-register to reserve your spot.