# Event Details - **Event Name**: Divine Melanin Energy: Self-Defense & Wellness with Professor Zahalea - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 02:45 pm – Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 04:30 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: Build confidence & awareness through self-defense, movement & mind-body-spirit wellness at Divine Melanin Energy with Professor Zahalea!About this EventAlign. Activate. Rise.Join Black Lives Matter Grassroots Long Beach for Divine Melanin Energy with Professor Zahalea, a Black-centered outdoor wellness and self-defense experience created for women.Part of our Divine Woman Wellness Series, this gathering invites us to tap into the warrior within while exploring wellness through movement, self-awareness, personal safety, and the connection between mind, body, and spirit.Led by renowned Long Beach martial artist and RA Life Defense founder Professor Zahalea Anderson, participants will experience practical self-defense techniques, movement, breath, awareness, and practices designed to strengthen confidence and help us trust our bodies and instincts.Professor Zahalea is a second-generation practitioner of Sanuces Ryu Ju-Jitsu whose martial arts lineage includes her father, Grand Master Urban Muhammad, and the late Dr. Moses Powell. Her approach goes beyond physical defense to center self-love, discipline, preparation, spiritual alignment, and community empowerment.No martial arts experience is necessary. Come as you are and be ready to breathe, move, learn, and connect.Saturday, September 26, 20262:45–4:30 PMThe Bluff on Ocean Blvd., Long Beach$20 suggested donationWear comfortable clothing that allows you to move and bring water.Your body holds wisdom. Your strength belongs to you. The warrior is already within. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/long-beach/divine-melanin-energy-self-defense-and-wellness-with-professor-zahalea/100002000903611565 - **Event Categories**: fitness, health-wellness, Art, Nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Long Beach - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: Bixby Annex Park - **lat**: 33.764115 - **long**: -118.1675214 - **full address**: Bixby Annex Park, Junipero Avenue, Long Beach, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Divine Melanin Energy: Self-Defense & Wellness with Professor Zahalea - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/54ac642e7a92f78351c65c106da2bf40a04e052e0121c3529a63e938cf2fbbaa-rimg-w1200-h600-dc281818-gmir.jpg?v=1789488128 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Divine Melanin Energy: Self-Defense & Wellness with Professor Zahalea being held? - **A:** Divine Melanin Energy: Self-Defense & Wellness with Professor Zahalea takes place on Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 02:45 pm to Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 04:30 pm at Bixby Annex Park, Junipero Avenue, Long Beach, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Divine Melanin Energy: Self-Defense & Wellness with Professor Zahalea? - **A:** Divine Melanin Energy: Self-Defense & Wellness with Professor Zahalea is organized by BLM Grassroots, Long Beach Chapter. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Divine Melanin Energy: Self-Defense & Wellness with Professor Zahalea 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 Long Beach, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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