Free Women’s Empowered Self-Defense Classes

⚠️ Space is limited and preregistration is required!

📩 To register and save your spot, email Officer Craig at chanaumi@bellevuewa.gov
He will confirm if there is a spot for you 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

** October is domestic violence awareness month. There will be special guest speakers and representatives from various nonprofits that will talk about the ways that they support survivors.

Sunday 10-25-26, 1:20-3:10 class 1, combat base (3 variations), trap and roll escapes (standard, hair grab) short presentation by domestic violence nonprofit Lifewire.