IMPACT Bay Area
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 510-208-0474
Mailing Address:
PO Box 23831
Oakland, CA 94623
Support IMPACT
IMPACT Bay Area relies on the support of the community to continue our work of empowering students to set and defend boundaries.
Here are some ways you can get involved:
- Make a One-Time Donation or become a Monthly Supporter
- Sign up for our newsletter
- Give the gift of IMPACT - purchase a gift certificate for someone you love!
- Sponsor a scholarship for a individual who might not otherwise be able to afford an IMPACT course.
Spread the Word
The majority of our students come to us through word of mouth! Share your experience on social media or write a review on our Yelp page.
Facebook: @IMPACTselfdefense
Instagram: @IMPACTbayarea
Twitter: @IMPACTBayArea
Join Our Board
IMPACT Bay Area is looking for new board members who support our mission of reducing violence and promoting healing by teaching effective boundary setting, personal safety, and physical self-defense skills. Thank you for your interest in joining the IMPACT Bay Area Board of Directors. Learn more about Board service here. This document offers a picture of board member responsibilities and the application process. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. If you decide to pursue a position on the board, please contact us below for more info.
Shop for IMPACT
Benefit IMPACT when you shop! IMPACT participates in Amazon Smile and the Sports Basement Basementeers Program! You can designate IMPACT as your charity of choice when you shop and a portion of the proceeds from you purchases will be donated to us!
Job Openings
We are hiring Instructor Trainees!
IMPACT instructors provide opportunities for people to experience victory over fear and trauma. We teach life-saving skills designed to build confidence and safety. We work with an exclusive team of instructors who believe that self-defense is about much more than physical strikes, and are committed to helping others access their own power. Our graduates describe the experience as ”life changing,” “empowering,” and as an important part of their trauma healing. We work in teams of "Whistle Instructors" who are primarily responsible for coaching, and "Suited Instructors" who are responsible for playing the role of mock assailants in class.
Training to become an IMPACT Instructor is a long and rigorous process, we are seeking candidates with a long term interest in Empowerment Self-Defense and violence prevention. Please note that we only train instructors to teach at IMPACT Bay Area. We do not train instructors to teach independently or offer "train the trainer" programs.
Please see the job descriptions below for more details:
Internship Opportunities
Please contact us below if you are interested in an internship with IMPACT Bay Area.
Contact Us
Submit this form to get in touch and ask any questions you may have! If you check the box to receive updates, you’ll be subscribed to our monthly newsletter, where we’ll provide information about upcoming classes, special discounts, and invitations to IMPACT events. IMPACT takes privacy and confidentiality very seriously and will not ever share, sell or trade your information.
We look forward to connecting!
