Since its inception in 1985, over 1,000 individuals have taken a Thousand Waves Self-Defense and Empowerment program at our Center. Some people sign up because they are afraid and angry at the way fear is limiting their choices in life. Others have been victims and want to rebuild the parts of themselves that the violence shattered. Some come because a loved one asked them to. Many say it's like First Aid or CPR - better to have it and not need it than the other way around.

Almost all graduates of Thousand Waves violence prevention programs report that they got more than they asked for. They say that self-defense was more interesting and fun than they ever imagined. That they will apply the skills they learned to help them avoid and manage conflict in many areas of their lives.

Please join us at an upcoming 4 week course or single-session workshop.