Self Defense from the Inside Out for Active Older Adults

Self Defense From the Inside Out teaches us to explore our many tools (physical, verbal, mental, emotional) while respecting and practicing our own boundaries, gut feelings, instincts and intuition. This class offers a supportive environment where participants gain self-confidence while practicing new physical and verbal skills in many different life scenarios. 

In this class: 

  • We will define what self-defense means.
  • We will practice setting verbal and physical boundaries.
  • We will learn tools aimed to de-escalate situations. 
  • We will practice physically defending ourselves.
  • We will learn verbal strategies to self-defense.
  • We will practice self-care and share knowledge of community resources.

DATES: Wednesdays, Jun. 4 to 25
TIME: 2:15 to 3:15 p.m.
COST: 4-class session | $32 for Y members | $45 for community members

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Eugene Family YMCA

600 E 24th Ave., Eugene, OR 97405

Event Details

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 - 2:15pm to 3:15pm