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BASICS CLASS

This year we are trying out a new format which will be to offer two shorter class of three weeks each, and one longer class of six weeks. This is partly because we are suffering a shortage of membership, especially teachers. Additionally, we hope that having three classes a year will bring more folks! We will be holding three week classes in spring and summer, and a six week class in the fall.

Girl Army's spring 2008 Basics Course will be held Sundays from 1:00pm to 4:00pm on Apr 27, May 4, and May 11. The summer 2008 course will be held Sundays from 1:00pm to 4:00pm on July 6, 13, and 20. In fall, there will be a six-week basics class. We strongly recommend that you attend all of the classes. The fee for the course is $60-$0 sliding scale, and the location will be Suigetsukan Dojo in Oakland. Located at 103 International Blvd at 1st Ave., Suigetsukan is a ten minute walk from the Lake Merritt BART station. For directions visit their website or check the map.

No one turned away for lack of funds!

ABOUT THE CLASS

In the Basics Course, we present a range of physical and psychological self defense techniques that may be used against a single unarmed attacker. For the three week course, we strongly recommend that students attend all classes. For the six week course, due to the nature and pace of the course, we cannot take new students after the second class.

REGISTRATION FOR THE BASICS CLASS

Download and print your registration forms. Please pre-register if you can, so we can better plan the class!
You can also leave us a message at 510.496.3443. Please include your email address, or a phone number if you don't have email.

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ADVANCED CLASSES

We just held our second Advanced Weapons Class! Check the website for our next class. We hope to offer a multiple attackers class early next year. Students who attend Basics Courses this year, or those who have attended an Advanced Course already, are all eligible to attend.

REGISTRATION FOR THE ADVANCED CLASSES

Download and print your registration forms here. Please pre-register if you can, so we can better plan the class!
You can also leave us a message at 510.496.3443. Please include your email address, or a phone number if you don't have email.
To qualify for the advanced classes, you must have completed a Basics Class within the last two years.

No one turned away for lack of funds!

IN THE WORKS:

Kids Self-Defense

Self-Defense for Sex Workers

Self-Defense for Women's Shelters

 

REQUEST INFORMATION

For more information, about these classes, shorter Girl Army workshops, or to request a presentation at your event, call 510.496.3443 or click here.