Free 8-Week Intro to Self-Defense Workshop Series, 26th Edition

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Tuff Love Self-Defense and Compassion In Oakland are teaming up for another edition of our award-winning Free 8-Week Intro to Self-Defense Workshop Series at Four Elements Fitness gym!

Discover what our minds, voices, and bodies can do.

Learn how to protect yourself in a safe, supportive and empowered environment! Tuff Love Self-Defense’s FREE 8-WEEK INTRO TO SELF-DEFENSE WORKSHOP SERIES teaches awareness and safety strategies to avoid assaults before they happen. You’ll also learn effective physical techniques addressing the most common attack situations: being pushed or pulled, punched, cornered, grabbed by the wrist and hair, choked, or pinned to the ground. Rather than relying on strength, you will learn principles of leverage, timing and energy efficiency to defend against a stronger assailant. Regardless of your age, size, strength or physical ability, you can learn the techniques of self-defense while gaining an increased sense of personal confidence and empowerment.

Classes are designed to teach a specific self-defense technique with skills building over the 8 weeks. Class includes warm-up exercises, discussion of safety principles, and instruction in a specific self-defense technique practiced with a partner. Class ends with drills to build confidence and strengthen reflexes. No experience necessary.

26TH EDITION WORKSHOP DATES:

• Saturday, October 24, 2026
• Saturday, October 31, 2026
• Saturday, November 7, 2026
• Saturday, November 14, 2026
• Saturday, November 21, 2026
• Saturday, November 28, 2026 NO CLASS
• Saturday, December 5, 2026
• Saturday, December 12, 2026
• Saturday, December 19, 2026

* Dates subject to change.

WORKSHOP LOCATION:

Four Elements Fitness Gym

322 Frank H Ogawa Plaza

Oakland, CA 94612

Fourelementsfitness.com

COST:FREE/Donation Appreciated

WHO:All gender 10+ are welcome.

WHAT TO WEAR:Comfortable yoga clothing.

NOTES:

**Please make reservations for each class you like to attend.

**All participants MUST sign a waiver. A single waiver per participant covers the full eight-class series.

**We encourage you to attend all 8 classes to get the best out of the series. In order to participate in the workshop series, we required all students to commit to at least 6 out of the 8 classes since each session offers different content, and the eight classes build on each other’s lessons.

**Wearing a mask during class is optional.

**Before starting any exercise program, it is recommended that you consult your physician. You agree that you are voluntarily participating in this on-line training entirely at your own risk and assume all risks of injury, illness, or death. You agree to hold the creators of this on-line training program and all instructors harmless. When you register for the class you are assuming the risks associated with any and all activities and/or exercises in which you are participating.