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RightRides is no longer offering self-defense classes.

We highly recommend the Center for Anti-Violence Education (CAE) who offer low-cost, sliding scale self-defense classes - below are just some of the classes the Center offers. Please call CAE to find out schedule information and to sign up. 718-788-1775

Learn more at the CAE:

Adult Self-Defense for Women and Transpeople- Includes effective, simple physical techniques, as well as safety and prevention discussions — geared to people of all ages & levels of ability. Free spaces for survivors of domestic & sexual violence.

Brooklyn Women’s Martial Arts (BWMA) Karate for Adult Women and Transpeople - Includes challenging, supportive non-competitive classes. Beginner’s classes meet on Mondays, Wednesdays, & Saturdays. New students start the first week of each month.

Conditioning Class for Adult Women and Transpeople - Provides an energizing mix of martial arts moves that build strength, endurance, focus & flexibility, & decreases stress. New students welcome anytime. Mondays, 7:00 – 8: 00 pm. Class fee is $14 unless enrolled as a martial arts student. Discounts available.

BWMA Tai Chi Chuan for Adult Women and Transpeople - Teaches the centering, strengthening, and gentle moves of this meditative martial art. New students begin any time. Thursdays, 6:10-8:00 pm.

All programs have sliding scale fees based on income, unless otherwise indicated, and free childcare is available during class to all students.

You must call CAE to sign up! 718-788-1775

Who
Classes are open to women and transpeople of all ages and abilities

When
Class times are subject to change - please contact CAE for the current schedule - don't forget to mention RightRides!

Where
The Center for Anti-Violence Education (CAE)
327 7th Street, 2nd Floor
Park Slope, Brooklyn

F, R or M trains to 4th Ave/9th Street

About the classes
Just some of the topics you will learn:

  • BASIC VERBAL and PHYSICAL SELF-DEFENSE SKILLS
  • BOUNDARY SETTING and INTUITION TRAINING
  • RISK ASSESSMENT
  • THE LANGUAGE and CYCLE OF VIOLENCE
  • SELF-CONFIDENCE
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