Registration open for Rose City Self-Defense's May classes

Youth Safety & Self-Defense Class

• Tuesdays, May 5th, 12th, and 19th
• 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
• Mittleman Jewish Community Center - 6651 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland, OR 97219
• Register

This Empowerment Self-Defense class is a student-centered training, designed to help youth identify their risks, evaluate their strengths, and explore their options for dealing with the threat of violence, including physical self-defense escapes and strikes.

Open to youth ages 11 through 14. Youth may attend alone or be accompanied by an adult (women-identifying, non-binary person comfortable in a space that centers on the experiences of girls or LGBTQIA2S+).

Snacks provided for all attendees.

Community Introductory Safety & Self-Defense Class

• Mondays, May 4th, 11th, and 18th
• 5:45 to 9:00 p.m.
• Lane Middle School - 7200 SE 60th Street, Portland, OR 97206
• Register

We welcome all cis/trans women and non-binary people who are comfortable in a space that centers the experiences of women.  All Portlanders are welcome. 

Please fill out our online registration form on or after the registration date.