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Join the Wave

Free self-defense for ALL women and femmes.

Survivor-centered. Empowerment-based.

Always free.

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Matriarch and Me (Girls 10-13)

April 2026

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Co-ed Youth (14-17)

Launching Summer 2026

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Powered by Aloha. United by Ohana.

​'Ohana means 'family' in Hawaiian.
Not just the one we're born into, but one we build together through aloha.

​​Because sometimes, we must create our own.

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OUR MISSION

To uplift women and youth with empowerment-based self-defense in real-world situations—designed by and for women survivors, always free to friends most impacted by violence.

 

Our youth program focuses on violence prevention, breaking generational cycles of harm.

At Ohana, ALL women and youth are welcome.


Our all-women led classes teach situational awareness, de-escalation, and practical self-defense in a supportive space centered in aloha and chosen family.

 

We believe bodily autonomy and freedom from harm are human rights -- not just for those with privilege.

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Our self-defense program for girls 10+ inspire youth with a vision of a peaceful future,

and the skills to make it real.

 

Co-ed adult safety workshops are available upon request here.

 

We are your people. This is your future.  

"The presentation was lively and engaging. The participants remarked that they enjoyed it and learned a lot. They want another training soon."

-- Rebecca, Indivisible Greater Vancouver, Vancouver, WA

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The data tells a story destined for change. Whether you've lived it, witnessed it, or want to end it, join us in changing the future through the power of aloha and ohana. 

1 in 3

Women in the U.S. experience physical or sexual violence in their lifetime. (NIH)

1 in 3

Sexual assaults go unreported. (RAINN)

53%

Of LGBTQIA+ individuals experience intimate partner violence. (HRC)

62% 

Of youth who experience sexual violence report being harmed as a child before the age of 18. (PMC)

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Join a free class.
Share a gift.

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Questions? Call or text ‪us at:
(971) 236-3848‬

OR
drop us a line below. 

Ohana Self-Defense
800 NE Tenney Rd.
Suite 110-539
Vancouver, WA 98685

Registered Charitable Nonprofit EIN: 99-4593546

© 2025. Ohana Self-Defense: Join the Wave

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