Embodied Safety & Self Defense
Details
This gathering is an invitation for Black women to reconnect with their inner strength, build confidence, and explore what safety, awareness, and protection can feel like within the body and in community.
Through guided self-defense instruction, reflection, and intentional conversation, participants will learn practical skills while also creating space for grounding, empowerment, and connection.
Hosted by Young Black Femmes in San Francisco — now officially a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization — this experience is rooted in the belief that safety is not only physical, but also emotional, communal, and embodied.
📍 Location: Folsom Street Community Center
📅 Date: July 18, 2026
⏰ Time: 2:30 – 4:30 PM
🎟️ RSVP By: July 15, 2026
Capacity: Limited to 10 participants, including the hosts for an intimate experience.
Cost: $50 per person (NOTAFLOF — no one turned away for lack of funds)
The venue is free; contributions go toward the instructor.
Registration: https://luma.com/m2ykr5l7
What to Expect
• Guided self-defense instruction
• Practical awareness and protection techniques
• Confidence-building exercises
• Reflection and community discussion
• A supportive and welcoming environment centered on care and empowerment
Together, we’ll reflect on:
🌱 What safety feels like in the body
🤎 The relationship between boundaries and self-trust
✨ How we move through the world with awareness and confidence
🌸 The importance of community care and collective protection
We look forward to sharing this experience with you. 🤎