Women’s Classes
Women’s Basics 20-Hour Self-Defense
Women and Teen Girls 14+
In a supportive environment, students learn verbal and physical skills to defend against threatening scenarios including front confrontations, attacks from the rear, and attempted sexual assault. Skills taught are relevant to situations involving both strangers and familiar people. IMPACT courses emphasize awareness and de-escalation skills to avert situations that require physical defense.
Upcoming Women’s Basics Classes:
March Weekend Basics: 3/8/19 (4:30 pm – 9:30 pm), 3/9/19 (10:00 am – 7:00 pm), 3/10/19 (11:00 am – 4:00 pm)
June Weekend Basics: 5/31/19 (4:30 pm – 9:30 pm), 6/1/19 (10:00 am – 7:00 pm), 6/2/19 (11:00 am – 4:00 pm)
Week to Week Basics (Boston location): 5 classes (5:30 pm – 9:30 pm) 10/1/19, 10/8/19, 10/15/19, 10/22/19, 10/29/19
IMPACT Review Class
Mixed Gender, for grads of Women’s and LGBTQ Basics
A chance for students who have graduated from Women’s Basics or LGBTQ Basics to review teaching pieces and practice their verbal and physical skills in realistic scenarios.
Upcoming IMPACT Review Classes:
April Review Class: 4/27/19, 10:00am – 5:00pm
Women’s 10-Hour Self-Defense
Women and Teen Girls 14+
Experience IMPACT’s physical and verbal self-defense skills in this convenient, condensed format. Students learn to use body language to communicate strength. Scenarios including front confrontations, attacks from the rear, verbal de-escalation, and assertive communication.
Upcoming 10 Hour Classes:
March Weekend: 3/2/19 and 3/3/19 (12:00pm – 5:00pm)
Assertiveness & Boundary Setting (Mixed Gender)
Many people find that the ability to set and maintain boundaries greatly enhances their sense of safety. This 8-hour all-verbal course teaches students skills for effective communication and negotiation in stressful situations. Practicing these skills in realistic scenarios, students have the opportunity to become comfortable staying calm and articulate while explaining their needs in situations involving strangers, co-workers, acquaintances, friends, family and partners.
Upcoming Assertiveness & Boundary Setting Classes:
February Weekend: 2/9/19 and 2/10/19 (12:00pm – 4:00pm) – This class is currently full. Please email info@impactboston.org to be placed on the waiting list.
May Weekend: 5/18/19 and 5/19/19 (12:00pm – 4:00pm)
September Weekend: 9/14/19 and 9/15/19 (12:00pm – 4:00pm)
Assertiveness & Boundary Setting Part 2 (Mixed Gender)
Graduates of Assertiveness and Boundary Setting Only
This 4-hour course begins with a review of the concepts and skills learned in the Assertiveness & Boundary Setting class, and adds strategies for dealing with the defensiveness often exhibited by people during difficult conversations. As always the emphasis is on practicing the skills learned in realistic scenarios. Assertiveness & Boundary Setting is a prerequisite.
Upcoming A + B Part 2 Classes:
July 27th, 12:00pm – 4:00pm
College Bound Safety
High School seniors or graduates
For over 20 years IMPACT has taught practical, relevant safety skills to teens across Massachusetts. As students navigate increasing independence, and face the realities of sexual violence on campus, IMPACT will give them tools to maintain their own safety and speak up to advocate for safe and healthy communities.
Upcoming College Bound Safety Classes:
July Weekend: 7/13/19 and 7/14/19 (12:00pm – 6:00pm)
August Weekend: 8/3/19 and 8/4/19 (12:00pm – 6:00pm)
For more information call Meagan Anderson at (781) 388-4338 or email us at info@impactboston.org
