Women's Self Defense

​Women's Self Defense Seminars are primarily taught by women instructors and emphasize Shock, Scream, and Run tactics.  Through these programs women focus on techniques that are simple to learn and quickly effective against a variety of attacks.  In addition the seminars also address the mental aspects of self defense such as the "fight or flight" reflex, body posture, and how to recognize situations.

1 Day Seminar
This short seminar introduces the basics of self-defense, including simple to learn techniques that can be quickly applied to defend against a variety of attacks from the front.  Women will have the chance to practice the techniques against pads or heavy bags to develop confidence with attacking as well as learning how to use their voice to resist attack and draw attention.

6 Week Self Defense Course
With this seminar women have the opportunity to cover additional self-defense techniques such as using knees and elbows.  Through this longer course, women can learn how to escape a variety of grabs, including being grabbed from behind or by the wrist.

Black Belt Training
Through Black Belt training women learn not just the basics of self defense, but also develop the strength and flexibility to consistently and effectively apply their skills to protect themselves and their family.

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​BLack Belt Training

"All women and girls should know how to protect themselves."
            --Hari C.

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Upcoming Events

Free Community Lesson: Women's Self-Defense
This in-person seminar, led by female instructors, introduces the basics of self-defense, including simple to learn techniques that can be quickly applied to defend against a variety of attacks from the front.  Women will have the chance to practice the techniques against pads or heavy bags to develop confidence with attacking as well as learning how to use their voice to resist attack and draw attention.

UPCOMING DATES:​​​​​

• Saturday August 3rd 10:00am to 11:30 am - KIRKLAND
• Friday August 30th 7:00pm to 8:30pm - NORTHGATE
• Saturday September 7th 10:00am to 11:30am - KIRKLAND
• Friday September 27th 7:00pm to 8:30pm - NORTHGATE
• Saturday October 5th 10:30am to 12:00pm - KIRKLAND
• Friday October 25th 7:00pm to 8:30pm - NORTHGATE
• Saturday November 2nd 10:30am to 12:00pm - KIRKLAND

Kirkland Event Dates

September 7th (Uses Eventbrite)

October 5th (Uses Eventbrite)

November 2nd (Uses EventBrite)

Northgate Event Dates

August 30th (Uses EventBrite)

September 27th  (Uses EventBrite)

October 25th (Uses Eventbrite)

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6 Week Beginning Women's Self-Defense
This in-person seminar, led by female instructors, introduces the basics of self-defense from the Shock, Scream, and Run strategy for self-defense.  Over the six weeks women will have the chance to learn techniques against punches, grabs, chokes, and bear-hugs as well as discuss the mental aspects of self-defense such as body posture.  This seminar is available in two levels.  The level one program focuses on basic coordination and emphasizes using hands for striking and blocking.  The level two program emphasizes using the lower body to generate power and evade attacks.  It is recommended that you take the programs in order.​

UPCOMING DATES:

Level 1 & Level 2: Tuesdays September 10th to October 15th - 8:00pm to 9:00pm (Kirkland)
Level 1 & Level 2: Tuesday and Thursdays November 2nd to November 21st - 8:00pm to 9:00pm (Kirkland)

Register for 6 Week Beginning Women's Self-Defense

"This seminar built my confidence and helped me learn that simple moves can make a great impact no matter how "strong" you think you are." -- Bethany W

Community seminars like Women's Self Defense are supported through the kindness and generosity of our donors. 

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