Fight the Fear Campaign and Impact Chicago are offering a free training in awareness, de-escalation, boundary setting, assertive communication, grab releases and fighting techniques – as well as access to resources for survivors of violence or abuse. Free Self Defense Workshop open to women and girls 16+ Date: Aug 4th Time: 6 - 8pm Location:  Knapp Center, 3145 W. Pratt Blvd Chicago 60645 Register by email:  [email protected] Check us out at: Fight The Fear Campaign Check out our local partner at: Impact Chicago EMPOWER YOURSELF Because You're Worth Defending

Fight the Fear Campaign and Five Elements Martial Arts are offering a free training in awareness, de-escalation, boundary setting, assertive communication, grab releases and fighting techniques – as well as access to resources for survivors of violence or abuse. Free Self Defense Workshop open to everyone Date: Aug. 3rd Time: 6-8pm Location:  3743 Cedar Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55407 Register by email:  [email protected] Check us out at: Fight The Fear Campaign Check out our local partner at: Five Elements Martial Arts EMPOWER YOURSELF Because You're Worth Defending

Big shout out to Five Element Martial Arts for hosting our first ever Fight The Fear free self-defense workshop in Minneapolis today! Thank you to all those who showed up. Fight The Fear - Because You're Worth Defending.

Big thank you to Lioness Martial Arts for hosting our first ever Fight The Fear free self-defense workshop in Pittsburgh today! Thank you to all those who showed up. Fight The Fear - Because You're Worth Defending. - Fight The Fear Campaign Team

We are offering free Self-Defense workshops for Teen Girls Classes for girls ages 15+ are for those who: ⁃ are learning to drive (or are in cars driven by their friends) ⁃ beginning to date (or their friends are beginning to date) ⁃ can travel independently ⁃ work at part-time or seasonal jobs ⁃ her main safety concerns are shifting to injury by car accidents, or being pressured into unwanted sexual activity Date: July 29, Wednesday, 2 pm - 5 pm Location: The Feminist Karate Union, located at 1426 South Jackson Street, 3rd floor, Seattle WA 98144 Email [email protected] to register. Pre-registration is required. *Inclusive to transgender, non-binary, gender-fluid, or who identify in any way as female.

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Monday July 27: 9 - 10:30 am for kids ages 5-8 (Grades K-3) 11:30 - 1:30 for kids ages 8-11 (Grades 3-5) Location: The Feminist Karate Union, located at 1426 South Jackson Street, 3rd floor, Seattle WA 98144 Class description: Keep the magic of childhood safe in this low-key, friendly and age-appropriate class for girls and boys. Learn about risks facing your kids, how to frame the discussion with children, and recognizing when someone may be targeting your family. Children will practice the 'five fingers' approach: think, yell, get free, run, and tell. In the first part of class your child will practice some basic safety rules and skills in a safe and non-scary way.  The second part of class is geared towards parent education: we will look at tactics that child molesters use to gain access to children through parents, and community resources available for your safety needs. Parents learn tools to continue the conversation, as well as to sort through all the information and misinformation on keeping their children safe. A parent must attend with their child(ren).  Both parents are also welcome. Sign up by emailing mailto:[email protected]  

Fight the Fear Campaign and Defend Yourself are offering a free training in awareness, de-escalation, boundary setting, assertive communication, grab releases and fighting techniques – as well as access to resources for survivors of violence or abuse. Free Self Defense Workshop open to women and girls 16+ Date: July 25th Time: 2 - 4pm Location:  Church Of The Holy City, 1611 16th St. NW (between Q + R Sts.), DC 20009 Register by email:  [email protected] Check us out at: Fight The Fear Campaign Check out our local partner at: Defend Yourself EMPOWER YOURSELF Because You're Worth Defending

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