# Event Details - **Event Name**: Bi+ Self-Defense Class: Safety for Pride & Beyond - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 pm - **Event Description**: A self-defense workshop for bi+ people of all ages ready to build confidence, practice boundaries, and claim their right to feel safe.About this EventJoin the Bisexual Resource Center and IMPACT Boston for a trauma-informed self-defense workshop designed to help participants build confidence, practice boundary-setting, and develop practical tools for navigating unsafe or intimidating situations.This workshop will combine verbal and physical self-defense skills in a supportive, inclusive environment centered on empowerment rather than fear. Participants will learn strategies for assertive communication, de-escalation, recognizing unsafe dynamics, and responding effectively under stress. No prior experience or fitness level is required.IMPACT Boston has been teaching empowerment self-defense and violence prevention for decades, with programs specifically designed for LGBTQ+ communities, survivors of trauma, and people of all body types and abilities. Their approach emphasizes realistic scenarios, mutual support, and practical skills that can be used in everyday life. We promise that everything will be done in the safest way possible.This workshop is open to bi+ (bi, pan, omni, queer) folks of all ages and genders. Whether you’re looking to strengthen your personal safety skills, practice setting boundaries, or spend time in community, we hope you’ll join the BRC, Alicia Ortiz, and Rene Rives.The best part is that we are offering community safety packs to all participants!FREE PARKING! All y’all going home after work need to park it, have a quick bite, then come to the self-defense course.(Bailey’s been informed that we won’t flip anybody. She thinks that is a damn shame but is showing up anyway.) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/boston/bi-self-defense-class-safety-for-pride-and-beyond/100001990635299768 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: all_ages - Duration: 3 hours - Location: The Presentation School Foundation Community Center - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Boston - **state**: MA - **country**: United States - **location**: The Presentation School Foundation Community Center - **lat**: 42.3506927 - **long**: -71.1692242 - **full address**: The Presentation School Foundation Community Center, 640 Washington Street, Boston, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Bi+ Self-Defense Class: Safety for Pride & Beyond - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/289c47cdd6db2c6dd4bf080fbe5f005f7f83a6f83ae8b93b6e47846e9b6fcf94-rimg-w1200-h675-dcd668d3-gmir.jpg?v=1780232511 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Bi+ Self-Defense Class: Safety for Pride & Beyond being held? - **A:** Bi+ Self-Defense Class: Safety for Pride & Beyond takes place on Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 pm at The Presentation School Foundation Community Center, 640 Washington Street, Boston, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Bi+ Self-Defense Class: Safety for Pride & Beyond? - **A:** Bi+ Self-Defense Class: Safety for Pride & Beyond is organized by Bisexual Resource Center. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Bi+ Self-Defense Class: Safety for Pride & Beyond is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Boston, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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