Workshop: Self Defense for the People

Sunday, 8/17/2025
2:00 - 3:00
Western Addition Meeting Room
Western Addition

1550 Scott Street
San Francisco, CA 94115
United States

415-355-5727

Self Defense for the People™ is a unique program for everyone who wants to learn street-smart self-defense to protect themselves, their loved ones and their peers. We believe de-escalation and verbal self-defense are just as important as physical defense techniques.

Classes are taught in a simple and effective manner for all people regardless of fitness level or age. No prior experience in self-defense is required. This is a program that provides experienced instructors and lessons in a nurturing and supportive space.

Space limited. Reservations required: 415-355-5749.

Connect:

Self Defense for the People - Website

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All programs are drop-in (no registration necessary) unless otherwise noted. All SFPL locations are wheelchair accessible. For accommodations (such as ASL), call (415) 557-4557 or contact accessibility@sfpl.org. Requesting at least 3 business days in advance will help ensure availability.

This program will be conducted in English unless otherwise noted.

Notice: This event may be filmed or photographed. By participating in this event, you consent to have your likeness used for the Library’s archival purposes and promotional materials. If you do not want to be photographed, please inform a staff person or the photographer. A sticker will be provided to help identify you so that we can avoid capturing your image.

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This program uses a third-party website link. By clicking on the third-party website link, you will leave SFPL's website and enter a website not operated by SFPL. This service may collect personally identifying information about you, such as name, username, email address, and password. This service will treat the information it collects about you pursuant to its own privacy policy. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of each third-party website or service that you visit or use, including those third parties with whom you interact through our Library services. For more information about these third-party links, please see the section of SFPL’s Privacy Policy describing Links to Other Sites.

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