Self Defense and Protest Safety for Activists

Learn basic self defense to improve safety and efficacy during protests and other civic actions.

Empowerment self defense (ESD) is a holistic training system designed specifically for individual and community safety. This class will cover ESD basics like non-verbal communication, verbal assertiveness, and physical skills, and will cover applications for specific activist settings. We will also practice de-escalation and basic tactical skills for protest.

This workshop is for people of all genders 18 and up, and it is tailored for the current protest climate, including the increased likelihood of police violence. It is offered on a sliding scale. 

We’d like to understand specific concerns you might have about your safety. We would appreciate it if you could take a few minutes to answer this short survey

Date: May 26, 2024
Time: 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Location: Sun Dragon
4534 West Gate Blvd. Suite 101
Austin, Texas 78745 US
Spaces Left: 18 Capacity: 30
Event Prices:
$30.00 - Sliding Scale - Standard Price
$60.00 - Sliding Scale - 2 people
$90.00 - Sliding Scale - Help others attend
FREE - Sliding Scale - Need Help

Registration is closed for this event.