Tuff Love Self-Defense and Compassion In Oakland are proud to partner up to offer scholarships to our In-Person Self-Defense Workshop Series at Four Elements Fitness gym.

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Learning what our minds, voices, and bodies can do, realizing that we are worth defending, and giving ourselves permission to stay safe is a powerfully transformative experience.

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Learn how to protect yourself in a safe, supportive and empowered environment! Tuff Love Self-Defense’s 8-WEEK IN-PERSON 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, 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.

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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 is necessary. Participants must be fully vaccinated and wear masks during class.

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UPCOMING WORKSHOP SERIES, 17TH EDITION DATES:​

• Saturday, November 9, 2024

• Saturday, November 16, 2024

• Saturday, November 23, 2024

• Saturday, November 30, 2024 NO CLASS 

• Saturday, December 7, 2024

• Saturday, December 14, 2024

• Saturday, December 21, 2024 

• Saturday, December 28, 2024 NO CLASS 

• Saturday, January 4, 2025 NO CLASS 

• Saturday, January 11, 2025

• Saturday, January 18, 2025

 

*To register for the 15th edition, click HERE. 

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WORKSHOP SERIES, 16TH EDITION DATES:​

• Saturday, August 24, 2024

• Saturday, August 31, 2024

• Saturday, September 7, 2024

• Saturday, September 14, 2024

• Saturday, September 21, 2024 NO CLASS

• Saturday, September 28, 2024

• Saturday, October 5, 2024

• Saturday, October 12, 2024

• Saturday, October 19, 2024

 

*Dates subject to change. To register for the 16th edition, click HERE. ​

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WORKSHOP LOCATION:

Four Elements Fitness Gym

322 Frank H Ogawa Plaza

Oakland, CA 94612

fourelementsfitness.com

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COST: FREE/Donation 

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WHO: All gender 10+ are welcome.

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WHAT TO WEAR: Comfortable yoga clothing. 

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NOTES:

• Arrive 10 minutes early on the first day of class to check in. 

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• All participants MUST sign a waiver. Please note, you only need to sign the waiver once for the entire series.  
   

• We encourage you to attend all 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 5 out of the 8 classes.​

 

• Wearing a face mask during class is strongly encouraged.

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• 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.