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Back to EventsFREE SELF DEFENSE WORKSHOP
Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, in partnership with Bright Star Martial Arts and the North Valley Family YMCA, invites you to join us for a free Self-Defense Workshop focused on practical skills that can help you stay aware, respond confidently, and protect yourself in an emergency.
This hands-on workshop will be led by Jean Morrison, a 5th Degree Black Belt with more than three decades of experience teaching practical self-defense techniques.
Event Details
Date: Sunday, October 18, 2026
Time: 2:00 – 4:15 PM
Location: North Valley Family YMCA
11336 Corbin Ave, Porter Ranch, CA 91326
Ages 12+ are welcome.
Please wear comfortable attire and closed-toe shoes. Free parking is available on-site.
This event is free, but space is limited. Please RSVP to reserve your spot.
What You’ll Learn
- The 2 most important tools for self-defense
- Simple defensive techniques designed to be remembered even in a fight, flight, or freeze response
- How to improve spatial and situational awareness
- The 5 most impactful target areas
- Common interpersonal attacks and how to respond
- Basic legal considerations around self-defense
- Practical tips and techniques that can help you protect yourself in an emergency
The workshop is designed for everyday people. You do not need any martial arts or self-defense experience to participate.
Feel free to call our office at 661-285-1565 or email Julia.Estrada@asm.ca.gov with any questions.
Thank you for spreading the word,
Office of Assemblywoman Pilar SchiavoAssembly District 40
27441 Tourney Road, Suite 240
Santa Clarita, CA 91355
T (661)286-1565 | F (661)286-1408
