Chimera Self-Defense upcoming events

Self-Defense Workshop (Cambridge) (2 May 2026)

Sat, 02 May 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Content will include:

Our most reliable techniques! You'll leave with a great toolkit for handling unpleasant situations any way you want.

This class will cover:

Basic palm strike - better than punching!
What to do when someone grabs your wrist
Myths & facts about violence
How to say no without escalating
Confronting someone who is following you
Plus anything you want to talk about!

Mother's Day Self-Defense (10 May 2026)

Sun, 10 May 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Bring your mom, child, aunt, or granddaughter! Designed for intergenerational pairs (or groups) ages 12 and up, this bonding experience will make you both feel more powerful!

You'll leave with a great toolkit for handling unpleasant situations any way you want, including:

Basic palm strike - better than punching!
What to do when someone grabs your wrist
Myths & facts about violence
How to say no without escalating
Confronting someone who is following you

Basic Self-Defense (CCS Participants Only) (12 May 2026)

Tue, 12 May 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Open to all CCS participants ages 12 and up, all genders, all abilities. Service facilitators may accompany participants at no charge.

Our favorite, most reliable techniques! You'll leave with a great toolkit for handling unpleasant situations any way you want.

This class will cover:

Basic palm strike - better than punching!
What to do when someone grabs your wrist
Myths & facts about violence
How to say no without escalating
Confronting someone who is following you
What is intuition and how does it work?

"Blunt Force" Self-Defense Workshop (13 May 2026)

Wed, 13 May 2026 23:00:00 GMT

(Designed for people who have already taken at least an hour of Chimera!)

Named for the goat in our logo, this class teaches techniques for when you want to dig your heels in against kidnappers and creepy bosses. Sometimes being stubborn is all it takes! (And a well-placed kick never hurts.)

This class will cover:

Review of some basic techniques
How to break an attacker's leg
What to do if an attacker has a weapon
Should YOU carry a weapon?
Standing up to a boss, professor, or other authority figure
Safety in and around cars

FREE Virtual Info Session! (22 May 2026)

Sat, 23 May 2026 01:00:00 GMT

What's the deal with scholarships? When's the next class? What even IS Chimera??

If you have questions, feedback, or even just want to meet one of our instructors, join us for a FREE info session.

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Topic: Chimera info session

Time: May 22, 2026 08:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)

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Meeting ID: 849 5049 8380

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June FULL COURSE (2 Jun 2026)

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Our COMPLETE curriculum, split up over 6 weeks! We'll talk about:

Kicks and strikes
Escaping from grabs
Intuition and how it works
Fighting on the ground
What if they have a weapon? Should YOU carry a weapon?
Breaking a chokehold
What if there's more than one attacker?
Safety in and around cars
And more!

June FULL COURSE (9 Jun 2026)

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Our COMPLETE curriculum, split up over 6 weeks! We'll talk about:

Kicks and strikes
Escaping from grabs
Intuition and how it works
Fighting on the ground
What if they have a weapon? Should YOU carry a weapon?
Breaking a chokehold
What if there's more than one attacker?
Safety in and around cars
And more!

FREE LGBTQ+ Self-Defense Workshop (11 Jun 2026)

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 23:30:00 GMT

June FULL COURSE (16 Jun 2026)

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Our COMPLETE curriculum, split up over 6 weeks! We'll talk about:

Kicks and strikes
Escaping from grabs
Intuition and how it works
Fighting on the ground
What if they have a weapon? Should YOU carry a weapon?
Breaking a chokehold
What if there's more than one attacker?
Safety in and around cars
And more!

"Snake Strike" Self-Defense Workshop (18 Jun 2026)

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 23:00:00 GMT

(Designed for people who have already taken at least an hour of Chimera!)

Named for the serpent part of a chimera! What do you do when you’re on the ground, or when you want to be sly instead of fierce? Take this class to deal with multiple attackers, fight on the ground, and even turn down a significant other.

This class will cover:

Review of some basic techniques
What to do when you're pinned on the ground
What if there are multiple attackers?
How to set boundaries when you want to preserve a relationship

June FULL COURSE (23 Jun 2026)

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Our COMPLETE curriculum, split up over 6 weeks! We'll talk about:

Kicks and strikes
Escaping from grabs
Intuition and how it works
Fighting on the ground
What if they have a weapon? Should YOU carry a weapon?
Breaking a chokehold
What if there's more than one attacker?
Safety in and around cars
And more!

FREE Virtual Q&A (27 Jun 2026)

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 22:30:00 GMT

What's the deal with scholarships? When's the next class? What even IS Chimera??

If you have questions, feedback, or even just want to meet one of our instructors, join us for a FREE info session.

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Topic: Chimera Q&A

Time: Jun 27, 2026 05:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86047217594

Meeting ID: 860 4721 7594

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Empowerment & Safety Camp for Teens (30 Jun 2026)

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT

A whole day of self-defense learning and discussion, tailored for teens! We'll learn strikes, grab escapes, and ways to set boundaries that won't turn violent. We'll talk about intuition and how it works, how society slots us into little boxes, and where we're really in danger (versus when we only FEEL like we're in danger). There will be enough time to take a deep dive on students' questions too!

June FULL COURSE (30 Jun 2026)

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Our COMPLETE curriculum, split up over 6 weeks! We'll talk about:

Kicks and strikes
Escaping from grabs
Intuition and how it works
Fighting on the ground
What if they have a weapon? Should YOU carry a weapon?
Breaking a chokehold
What if there's more than one attacker?
Safety in and around cars
And more!

June FULL COURSE (7 Jul 2026)

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Our COMPLETE curriculum, split up over 6 weeks! We'll talk about:

Kicks and strikes
Escaping from grabs
Intuition and how it works
Fighting on the ground
What if they have a weapon? Should YOU carry a weapon?
Breaking a chokehold
What if there's more than one attacker?
Safety in and around cars
And more!

"Lion" Self-Defense Workshop (21 Jul 2026)

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 23:00:00 GMT

(Designed for people who have already taken at least an hour of Chimera!)

Learn fierce responses to chokeholds, stalkers, and strangers. Sometimes you want to roar and show your claws—we can help!

This class will cover:

Review of some basic techniques
How to knee someone in the groin
Escaping chokeholds and hair pulls
What to do if someone tries to pick you up
How to end a conversation with a stranger without escalating the situation
Handling a stalker
Turning down unwanted hugs

College Self-Defense (2 Aug 2026)

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Designed for current and incoming college students, this class covers common safety questions about partying, date-rape drugs, stalking, and walking alone at night.

All genders welcome!