Chimera (ky-MEER-ah) is a fun, inclusive, trauma-informed Empowerment Self-Defense program. You’ll learn to navigate your life and safety the way YOU want through:
• Simple, easy-to-remember techniques
• Recognizing violence before it begins
• Non-violent defenses and grab escapes
• Boundary-setting & assertive communication with strangers, friends, and partners
• Learning with and building a supportive community
In addition to presenting accurate information about sexual assault, Chimera teaches effective responses to violence, both verbal and physical, with the goal of avoiding or stopping an attack.