Join us for an Empowerment Self-Defense class

See our current schedule below for a variety of classes to meet your needs. From FREE one-hour classes to full-length Courses, IMPACT Bay Area teaches effective boundary setting and empowerment self-defense skills to prevent violence and create safer communities.

Find the Class that’s Right for You

We tailor our instruction for all classes to meet the needs of people of different ages, genders, and identities. Our popular Teen Programming is specifically geared for teens ages 12-16 while most of our adult programming is open to folks ages 17 and over. 

We train students to fight full-force, under adrenaline, against a padded mock assailant to ingrain our techniques into muscle memory. This means that the body will remember—and respond appropriately—if you ever need your skills in the real world. 

Sliding Scale & Scholarships

IMPACT Bay Area is committed to equitable access to self-defense training with the goal of no one turned away for lack of funds. All classes and courses are offered on a sliding scale basis and have limited scholarships available (click here for more info). To keep our classes open and accessible to all, we ask that you select the highest rate you are able to when registering.

You can also make a tax-deductible donation to support others taking a class.

Policies & More Info:

• Reschedules, Cancellations, Refunds, & COVID-19 Policies
• Not seeing your preferred class or course scheduled? We regularly update our schedule of classes and courses, based on demand and the availability of our instructor and venues. Check this page for updates or sign up for our mailing list to receive any future class announcements.
• Classes three hours and longer require at least 8 participants to maintain a strong group learning experience for everyone.

Schedule of Classes

***To view curriculum content, class length, age and gender details, and sliding scale pricing, click the "INFO" button (next to the "BOOK" button), then "Schedule" or "Location" tab. On mobile, this may be a small circled 'i' next to the class title.