Self-Defense
Free and open to students, staff, and faculty. These classes highlight skills for avoidance, deterrence, and resistance of physical and verbal assault.  Class size is limited. All classes are taught at the Women's Center, Center for Student Services, Bldg. #86. Please contact the Women's Center for more information or to register, wcenter@studaff.caltech.edu

A Woman's Best Defense
One in every three women in Los Angeles County will be assaulted in her lifetime. This is a frightening statistic, but each woman has the power to decrease her chances of becoming a victim of violent crime. This introductory workshop features skills for avoidance, deterrence, and resistance of physical and verbal assault.

Saturday, Oct 20, 2007 1pm-5pm
Sunday, Nov 4, 2007 1pm-5pm
 

Women's Intermediate Self-Defense
This class is for those women who have participated in the introductory workshop, A Woman’s Best Defense, and would like the opportunity to deliver full force, debilitating blows to a padded assailant in a variety of simulated scenarios.  Registration required!
 

Advanced Self-Defense
This is a 15-hour comprehensive training covering weapon defense and multiple attackers. Participants MUST take both Introduction & Intermediate classes first. Registration required! 
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Safety Workshop for First Year Women
Safety Tips
Have you ever been in a situation where you felt uncomfortable and wished you knew the appropriate communication skills? Have you ever felt threatened by a situation and did not know what to do to feel more secure and confident? This event will help you to overcome the communication barriers you may face in these types of situations.  Open to students, postdocs and staff—partners or spouses also welcome.