We’re excited to announce that, in locations where we have instructors available, we are offering some in-person physical self-defense skills training in addition to our online programs – like our online Fullpower Introduction to Physical Self-Defense Saturday, January 28!
One mother told us after an online Fullpower program with her teens, “I was amazed at how much our family learned in such a short time. Now, we feel much safer having practiced how to avoid being attacked – and how to escape if it happens!”
If you or someone you know is in the Los Angeles area, our in-person Kidpower Safety and Self-Defense Workshop Sunday, February 5 might be a good fit.
In Santa Cruz, we’ll soon be leading an in-person Kidpower Safety and Self-Defense Workshop. Keep an eye on our Community Workshops page for updates – or email us at safety@kidpower.org if you’d like to be notified when it’s open.
Also, our Kidpower Colorado center is offering some in-person physical self-defense programs!
Still, even if every Kidpower location worldwide could offer in-person physical self-defense training right now, most people would not be able to join – so we remain committed to offering our online Community Workshops available to everyone, everywhere!
We’re excited to announce that, in locations where we have instructors available, we are offering some in-person physical self-defense skills training in addition to our online programs – like our online Fullpower Introduction to Physical Self-Defense Saturday, January 28!
One mother told us after an online Fullpower program with her teens, “I was amazed at how much our family learned in such a short time. Now, we feel much safer having practiced how to avoid being attacked – and how to escape if it happens!”
If you or someone you know is in the Los Angeles area, our in-person Kidpower Safety and Self-Defense Workshop Sunday, February 5 might be a good fit.
In Santa Cruz, we’ll soon be leading an in-person Kidpower Safety and Self-Defense Workshop. Keep an eye on our Community Workshops page for updates – or email us at safety@kidpower.org if you’d like to be notified when it’s open.
Also, our Kidpower Colorado center is offering some in-person physical self-defense programs!
If you are looking for in-person self-defense training close to your home, consider these 7 important questions before you join:
- Is the content positive, accurate, comprehensive, and appropriate for the ages and life situations of the students?
- Is the teacher clear, respectful, in charge, enthusiastic, and able to adapte?
- Is the approach more action-oriented – or is it mostly discussion?
- Is the learning success-based?
- Is the approach more focused on traditional martial arts or on practical self-defense?
- Is the program emotionally safe and trauma-informed?
- How do you feel about the program?
Read more in our article How to Choose a Good Self-Defense Program – also available in Spanish: Cómo elegir un buen programa de Defensa Personal.
Please contact us with questions – including about how to organize Kidpower programs for your community!
Published: January 23, 2023 | Last Updated: January 23, 2023
Still, even if every Kidpower location worldwide could offer in-person physical self-defense training right now, most people would not be able to join – so we remain committed to offering our online Community Workshops available to everyone, everywhere!
If you are looking for in-person self-defense training close to your home, consider these 7 important questions before you join:
- Is the content positive, accurate, comprehensive, and appropriate for the ages and life situations of the students?
- Is the teacher clear, respectful, in charge, enthusiastic, and able to adapte?
- Is the approach more action-oriented – or is it mostly discussion?
- Is the learning success-based?
- Is the approach more focused on traditional martial arts or on practical self-defense?
- Is the program emotionally safe and trauma-informed?
- How do you feel about the program?
Read more in our article How to Choose a Good Self-Defense Program – also available in Spanish: Cómo elegir un buen programa de Defensa Personal.
Please contact us with questions – including about how to organize Kidpower programs for your community!
Published: January 23, 2023 | Last Updated: January 23, 2023
Irene van der Zande, Kidpower Founder and Executive Director
Kidpower Founder and Executive Irene van der Zande is a master at teaching safety through stories and practices and at inspiring others to do the same. Her child protection and personal safety expertise has been featured by USA Today, CNN, Today Moms, the LA Times, and The Wall Street Journal. Publications include: cartoon-illustrated Kidpower Safety Comics and Kidpower Teaching Books curriculum; Bullying: What Adults Need to Know and Do to Keep Kids Safe; the Relationship Safety Skills Handbook for Teens and Adults; Earliest Teachable Moment: Personal Safety for Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers; The Kidpower Book for Caring Adults: Personal Safety, Self-Protection, Confidence, and Advocacy for Young People, and the Amazon Best Seller Doing Right by Our Kids: Protecting Child Safety at All Levels.