Free Women’s Empowered Self-Defense Classes

⚠️ Space is limited and preregistration is required!

📩 To register and save your spot, email Officer Craig at [email protected]
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.