Description

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 11 am to 1 pm each Saturday. 

• Saturday, July 26: THINK — Awareness, Intuition, and Attitude 
• Saturday, August 2: YELL — Language, Tone, and Posture 
• Saturday, August 9: RUN — Assessing Risk and Escaping from Danger 
• Saturday, August 16: FIGHT — Physical Techniques for Self-Defense 
• Saturday, August 23: 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, please pre-register here to reserve your spot.