Programs – IMPACT Safety

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Kids

Safety Skills for Young Children

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Help kids recognize safe vs. unsafe behavior, trust their instincts, and speak up with confidence — even when it’s hard.

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Teens

Confidence, Boundaries & Peer Awareness

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From middle school to college, our teen trainings build voice, confidence, boundary-setting, and peer awareness.

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Adults

Trauma-Informed Self-Defense for Adults

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Empowerment-based safety classes for adults of all genders — trauma-informed, realistic, and choice-centered.

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Seniors

Accessible Safety Skills for Older Adults

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Safety and communication strategies designed for older adults — accessible, confidence-boosting, and age-aware.

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People With Disabilities

Safety That Honors Every Ability

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Our trauma-informed program for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities — designed to be accessible, empowering, and effective.

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Women Of Color

Created By and For Women of Color

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Created by and for Black women and other women of color, these trainings center lived experience, community strength, and embodied power.

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Businesses & Organizations

Workplace Safety & De-escalation

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Support a safer, more inclusive workplace. Our trainings include de-escalation, communication, and embodied confidence-building.

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Customized Classes

If You Can Imagine It, We Can Teach It

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Can’t find the right fit? We’ll work with you to design a training for your unique group, audience, or event.

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🛡️ Choosing the Right Self-Defense Program

Not all self-defense classes are created equal. The best programs empower you — they don’t shame or scare you.

Here’s what to look for in a quality, trauma-informed course:

Teaches more than just physical moves — includes awareness, boundary-setting, and voice work.
Focuses on empowerment and peace of mind, not paranoia or fear.
Offers choices, not rigid “shoulds” — because you know yourself best.
Respects your autonomy. You won’t be told how to feel or what to do.
Offers skills for likely real-world situations — not Hollywood-style attacks.
Doesn’t blame survivors. Ever.
Offers short-term options (a few hours to a semester), with refreshers available if you need them.

Above all, a good class leaves you feeling stronger — not more afraid.

🗓️ Scheduling

We make it easy to fit a class into your life.
Many workplaces and community groups book 2–4 hour intro workshops, and we also offer longer options.

Programs are available:

In person
Online via Zoom
At your location or ours

We’ll work with your schedule — just ask.

📝 Registration Info

A deposit holds your spot.
Most programs offer early bird discounts, and financial support may be available.

🔄 Cancellation & Refund Policy

Life happens. We get it.
If you cancel more than 2 weeks before class, you’ll receive a refund (minus $50 of the deposit).

If you cancel less than 2 weeks before class starts:

Your tuition becomes non-refundable
You may transfer your credit to a future class for yourself or someone else
No-shows on the day of class are not eligible for refund or transfer

Emergency? Illness, funerals, or urgent life events may qualify for an exception. Just reach out — we’re real people, and we’ll work with you.