Free Women’s Empowered Self-Defense Classes

Important Info:

📩 To save your spot, email Officer Craig at chanaumi@bellevuewa.gov
He will reply to confirm your spot and send you the address.
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For over 3.5 years, Bellevue Police have been teaching the Women Empowered program, empowering women in the community with practical self-defense skills. Over 3,000 women have already participated!

The program covers 20 essential techniques divided into 15 lessons, each focusing on one or more of the 4 phases of an assault (by strangers or non-strangers). You can join at any time — the lessons are designed to be completed in any order.

No prior experience required
Ages 12+ welcome
Wear fitness/workout attire
Supportive and safe environment

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Upcoming Classes (Fall Kickoff)

• Sunday, 10/19: Front choke defenses (3 variations), guard get-ups (standard, false surrender)

No class on Sunday October 26

Sunday 11-02-25, 1:20-3:10pm class 4, Inverted wrist releases (4 variations) Guard Get Ups 3 & 4 (Rider & Heavy Chest variations)

Sunday 11-09-25, 1:20-3:10pm class 5, Super Slap, Guard Get Ups 5 & 6 (choke & wrist pin variations)

…and the series continues with new skills each week until all 20 techniques are covered.