Teen Self Defense

This introductory workshop is geared specifically to pre-teen and young teens. Students learn techniques for verbal de-escalation and boundary-setting, physical strategies for dealing with standing confrontations, and practice these in simulated attack scenarios with a male instructor in padded gear. An emphasis is placed on addressing situations involving conflict with acquaintances, as this is the highest risk category for young women.

Fee: $89 per child (parents are free) with 7 days advanced registration and payment, $99 within 7 days of workshop To register: www.dcimpact.org

DC IMPACT is a 501(c)3 nonprofi that offer full-force self defense training for adults, teens and children in a safe, supportive and age-appropriate environment. We teach a repertoire of simple and effective verbal, physical, and psychological strategies through individual and partner practice, drills, and scenarios with male instructors in padded gear (for older children, teens and adults). Classes are small to ensure that each student can receive individualized attention from the teaching staff.