Classes

Next Class Date (class occurs monthly on the 4th Sunday of the month):

• July 27th, 10-11:30am
• August 24th, 10-11:30am
• September 28th, 10-11:30am

Cost: $50 per person: Sign up at the top of the page under "Upcoming Classes" or by clicking on the date above.

Location: The Denver Village

2513 Elmira St. 

Aurora, CO 80010

Empower Yourself: Self-Defense and Boundary Setting for Everyone

Self-defense provides practical tools to help you feel more empowered and secure. Learning safety and self-defense isn't just for emergencies; it's about empowering yourself in everyday decision-making and reinforcing your communication and boundaries. Self-defense training can build inner resilience and helps enhance your self-confidence, your voice, and your ability to set and maintain boundaries. It equips you to protect yourself against harassment, violence, and abuse, fostering a greater sense of personal security and empowerment.

Who is This Class For? This class will benefit anyone seeking to enhance their safety and confidence. Whether you're a beginner or a trauma survivor, our adaptable training is tailored to meet your needs. We welcome people of all abilities and backgrounds, emphasizing that creating a safer community is a collective effort. Join us to learn practical self-defense skills and strategies that empower you and contribute to a safer, more connected community.

What You Will Learn:

• Techniques to boost your self-confidence and assertiveness in various situations.
• Methods to establish and maintain personal boundaries in different contexts.
• Practical self-defense techniques to protect yourself
• Skills to develop inner strength and resilience

Important Information:

• Wear comfortable clothing
• We are adaptive for all body types and ability levels
• This class is open for ages 12+ with parent or guardian attending.
• Participation is required for everyone in attendance. We don't allow observations.

Empower Yourself: Safety & Self-defense 

Pay What You Can:

• Suggested $25 (pre-register with link or drop-in!)

Location: The Karma House

608 Garrison St, Suite E, Lakewood, CO 80215

We believe that safety is not individual, it's communal. These monthly drop-in classes are designed to address your safety concerns to help you feel more confident. Learn basic safety and self-defense skills including verbal boundary setting, de-escalation techniques, physical self-defense for a variety of attacks, plus more. 

Attend multiple classes to learn new skills and  practice familiar ones.  

Please wear clothes and shoes you are comfortable moving around in. This class is open for ages 12+. Participation is required for everyone in attendance. We don't allow observations.

We Are Safer Together Self-Defense Class 

Date: (Attend one or all)

• April 21, 2:00-3:30
• May 19, 2:00-3:30
• June 23, 2:00-3:30

Cost:

• $25/class 

Location: Clements Community Center

1580 Yarrow St, Lakewood, CO 80214

Learn effective and practical ways to keep safe and defend yourself. In this class, we will learn how to avoid potential threats, de-escalate heightened tension, and set strong boundaries. We will also learn some simple, approachable, and inclusive self-defense moves that anyone can do. This class is for everyone, no matter your age, gender, or ability level. You can participate sitting or standing.

Everyone is welcome in our workshops, no matter your age or ability level; and this one is designed especially for older adults and people with disabilities. 

Please wear clothes and shoes you are comfortable moving around in.