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In addition to holding public courses, Impact provides private self-defense classes to individuals, organizations,
businesses and families. We are available to teach our Basics, Young Adult, RARE, Teen and Intro classes, or to give demonstrations and
safety talks. We can tailor each custom private class to meet your participant's needs.
Private Self-Defense Course List & Fees
Introduction to Full-Force, Padded-Assailant Self-Defense Course
2-6 training hours / 2-15 participants / women, girls or co-ed; ages 11 and up
$400 per hour (includes a suited instructor and individual verbal & physical defense scenarios)
Introduction to Personal/Street Safety Course
2-3 training hours / 2-20+ participants / women, girls or co-ed
$200 per hour (pad-work only; no suited instructor; can also teach large groups over 100)
Rape Awareness & Resistance Education (R.A.R.E.) Workshop / Ages 14 and up
4.5 training hours / 10-16 participants / women and girls only
$150 per participant (minimum # of students is 10; max is 16*)
Teen "Kick Like a Girl" Self-Defense Course / Ages 11-17
10 training hours / 10-16 participants / 2 day or 3 day formats
$200 per participant (minimum # of students is 10; max is 16*)
Young Adult "On Her Own" Self-Defense Course / Ages 15-22
20 training hours / 10-16 participants / 3 or 4 day formats available
$440 per participant (minimum # of students is 10; max is 16*)
Women's BASICS Self-Defense Course / Ages 16 and up
(Private Men's and Coed Basics also available)
20+ training hours / 10-16 participants / 3 or 4 day formats available
$500 per participant (minimum # of students is 10; max is 16*)
Boundary-Setting, Assertiveness & Bystander Intervention Workshop / Ages 12 and up
$800 flat fee for up to 40 participants (no suited instructor or physical defense)
*Teen, Young Adult and Basics Private Courses over 100 miles away from our office in Oakland, CA, must have full capacity (16 students). If course location is over 250 miles away, lodging must be provided for the instructor team.
If the location is over 400 miles away (or out of state), air travel must be provided for the instructor team.
Space Requirements (provided by host): 25 x 25 square feet min. of unobstructed training space for our mats;
tall ceilings 8ft+; public restrooms; changing room; privacy from general public.
If private class is a non-profit org or low-income school we can scholarship 25-50% of one class or 20% of multiple classes.
(please request a nonprofit/school scholarship application from the office)
Book a Private Class Today! For faster booking process, send us the following information:
Contact Person:
Phone Number:
Email Address:
Best Time to Reach Contact Person:
Type of Class & Time Length:
Number of Class Participants:
Location of Class:
Class Date & Time 1st Choice:
Class Date & Time 2nd Choice:
Do you need a scholarship? (Yes or No):
Additional Questions You May Have:
Email this information to: info@impactbayarea.org
FAX to: 510-865-1636 or call the office with the information: 510-208-0474. The director will get back to you within 48 hours.
**Highly recommended that you book private classes 1-2 months in advance to get your preferred dates.
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