Impact Bay Area Women's Self-Defense Course Schedule
Impact Bay Area's UPCOMING PUBLIC Self-Defense Classes

Scholarships for Public Classes
IMPACT Bay Area believes that every person should be able to take our courses regardless of their financial situation. To help meet this goal, IMPACT Bay Area has established a Scholarship Program to provide potential students financial assistance.

If you are interested in applying for a scholarship, please review the following informational sheets and application:
  • Financial Assistance Options
  • Scholarship Application

    WOMEN'S BASICS

    SELF-DEFENSE COURSE
    For women ages 18 and up

    East Bay #120
    Weekend Format
    (23 training hours)
    August 15, 16, 17, 2008
    Fri 12-5pm; Sat/Sun 9am-6pm
    Course Fee: $495

    Click Here To Register!


    INTRO to STREET SAFETY & FULL-FORCE SELF-DEFENSE

    Co-Ed; ages 14 and up


    East Bay
    July 15, 2008
    Tuesday, 6:30pm-9:00pm
     Course Fee: $50
    (sliding fee for those in need: $20-$40;
    must call office 510-208-0474 for discounted rate)

    Click Here To Register!

     Two and a half hour introductory course covers street safety & awareness, physical & verbal boundary setting and some basic full-force self-defense tactics proven effective at keeping you safer in the world. All self-defense tactics are taught by two instructors using pad-work only. Attendees who register for a full Basics class on site can apply their INTRO course fee to the Basics tuition.


    YOUNG ADULTS

    "On Her Own" SELF-DEFENSE COURSE
    For Young Women 16 - 22

    This course is only offered once a year as a public class.
    Private Young Adult classes are encouraged.

    Annual Summer Class - East Bay #17
    Weekend Format (21 training hours)
    August 1, 2, 3, 2008
    Fri- Sun / 10am - 5pm
    Course Fee: $395

    Class is Full; click to be added to the waiting list.


    TEENS

    "Kick Like A Girl" SELF-DEFENSE COURSE

    East Bay #23
    Weekend Format (10 training hours)
    Sept 6-7, 2008 (tentative dates)
    Sat & Sun, 10am - 3pm
    Course Fee: $200

    To be added to our contact list for this teen class:
    Email the Office.



    BOUNDARY WORKSHOPS

    BOUNDARY SETTING / ASSERTIVENESS TRAINING

    East Bay #36
    (4-hour Workshop)
    Sunday, October 19, 2008
    11am - 3pm
     Course Fee: $75

    Click Here To Register!


    UPPER LEVEL CLASSES

    SELF-DEFENSE COURSES

    Defense Against Multiple Assailants 2008*
    Weekend Format (12 training hours)
    June 28, 29, 2008
    12noon - 6pm
    Course Fee: $650

    Sorry, this class is full.

    Defense Against Weapons *

    Please Call the office @ 510 208-0474 to be put on the contact list for the next Weapons class (tentatively Fall 2008)
    or send us an email.
    * Basics is a pre-requisite for Defense Against Weapons
    * Basics is a pre-requisite for Defense Against Multiple Assailants


    MEN'S BASICS

    SELF-DEFENSE COURSE
    For Men Ages 16 and up


    Weekend Format
    April or May 2009
     Course Fee: $750

    To be added to our contact list for the next weekend Men's BASICS class (potential date: Spring, 2009):
    Email the Office.


    PRIVATE CLASSES
    We've provided private classes for survivor therapy groups, rape crisis centers, domestic violence shelters, health care clinics, community organizations, religious groups, colleges, middle and high schools, youth groups, corporations and small businesses.

    We offer all of our core classes as follows (ideal class size is 8-16max):
    Private Teen "Kick Like a Girl" Self-Defense Workshop (ages 12-16; min $2400 per 10 hr class),
    Private Young Adult "On Her Own" Self-Defense Workshop (ages 16-22; min $4270 per 21 hr class)
    Private Women's Basics Self-Defense Workshop (age 18 and up; min $5320 per 23+ hr class). Private Boundary Workshops (4 hours; max 20 students; $200/hr).

    Additional private classes include:
    Private Pad-Work Intro to Personal/Street Safety Workshops (5-20 students; 2-3 hours; $200/hr)
    Private Instruction Workshops (w/ Padded Suit) (3-6 training hours; 3-20 students; $400/hr)

    Download our Private Course Fees for 2008.

    Private classes need to be booked out 2 months in advance (less for intro courses).

    If you are interested in hosting a private class, please contact the office for more information and a rate sheet. Email: info@impactbayarea.org or call 510-208-0474.