Ohana Self-Defense for Women

3-Day Course: Mon. 12/8, Wed. 12/10, Fri. 12/12 @ 4:15-5:30. 3 Days of Strength, Sisterhood & Power

Starts Dec 8River City Church

Class Description

MONDAY: Learn situational awareness, intuition/biases. Learn blocking techniques, how to recover from being pushed, wrist/arm-grab escapes. WEDNESDAY: Develop ASSERTIVE verbal skills to set clear boundaries and de-escalate conflict before it turns physical. Practice student-centered role-plays, then learn core strikes and train with pads to put power behind your voice and movement. FRIDAY: Putting it all together. Learn to: 1) Disengage 2) Neutralize 3) Escape to safety from most common physical attacks via role play -- including wrist grabs, arm holds, body grabs, hair grabs, strangulation holds. Practice disengagement techniques that help you break free quickly and safely. As always, at Ohana, the student is always in charge of their own experience during 1:1 training, as classes are designed & led by survivors through a trauma-informed lens. 🌺 Prefer not to register online? Text us at (971) 236-3848 and we'll sign you up -- no personal information required. We can't wait to meet you. Welcome to Ohana. 🌺

Cancellation Policy

Aloha! By signing up for classes with Ohana Self-Defense, you agree to the following: 🛡️ Liability Waiver Classes include physical activity and 1:1 role-play, and hands-on training. As an adult participant (18+), you agree not to hold Ohana Self-Defense, its instructors, volunteers, or affiliates liable for any injuries sustained during participation. You acknowledge and accept all risks and waive your right to pursue legal action. ♿ Accessibility & Modifications We welcome adults of all abilities. Modifications are available for participants with limited mobility. Please indicate any accessibility needs in your registration form so we can best support you in a trauma-informed and inclusive way. 📅 How to take classes: Start with Level 1 (Mon) → continue to Level 2 (Wed) → finish with Level 3 (Fri). Free, survivor-centered, allies welcome, trauma-informed. Feel free to email us or text us at (971) 236-3848 if something comes up! Space is limited, so please make sure the course times work into your calendar to set you up for success. <3 Mahalo for understanding, and we look forward to welcoming you to Ohana! 🌈🤙