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Embrace your power!

Chimera (ky-MEER-ah) is a fun, inclusive, trauma-informed Empowerment Self-Defense program. You’ll learn to navigate your life and safety the way YOU want through:

  • Simple, easy-to-remember techniques
  • Recognizing violence before it begins
  • Non-violent defenses and grab escapes
  • Boundary-setting & assertive communication with strangers, friends, and partners
  • Learning with and building a supportive community

Our goal is to present accurate information about violence and to empower participants to avoid or stop attacks. For information, call or text (608) 960-9036 or email Natalie, our Chimera Coordinator, at Chimera@theRCC.org.

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We work with Greek life, sports teams, Girl Scout troops, workplaces, friend groups, libraries, and more!

Negotiable rates and fully customizable in terms of length and focus areas.

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Chimera® Empowerment Self-Defense is a program of RCC Sexual Violence Resource Center, a 501(c)(3) non-profit in Madison, Wis.

960 Rise Lane

Madison, WI 53714

Chimera@theRCC.org

608-960-9036 (call or text)

24-hour helpline: 608-251-7273

La Línea de Ayuda: 608-258-2567

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