Program: ARKETA Women’s Self Defense

Dates:  November 15th & December 6th (2 session Masterclass)

Days/Times: Saturday 9:30am – 1:00pm

Price: FREE of Charge

Registration Deadline: 11/15/25

Arketa Foundation’s mission is to educate and teach empowerment-based self-defense designed to imbue women and girls with skills that will lead to increased awareness, confidence, and safety.  This program is focused on violence prevention. This is a 7–8-hour workshop taught in two sessions. Participants will need to attend both Saturdays for the complete workshop. We will cover the following:

• SITUATIONAL AWARENESS
• BOUNDARY SETTING
• INTUITION & BIAS
• VERBAL SELF-DEFENSE
• PHYSICAL SELF-DEFENSE
• DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
• FIGHT, FLIGHT, FREEZE, FAWN
• DE-ESCALATION TECHNIQUES
• TRAFFICKING IN AMERICA

Our class is for women of all ages. Girls ages 13-17 must be accompanied by an adult. This is a physical class so please wear comfortable clothing, shoes, and bring a water bottle.

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to our Fitness Director McCall Washburn at [email protected].