

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: HMU Academy: Self Defense & Conflict De-escalation
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 25 Mar, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Wed, 25 Mar, 2026 at 09:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Learn to protect yourself using  de-escalation techniquesAbout this EventThis Hit Me Up event is open to the public, 21+.About the ClassWant to learn to defend yourself, but don’t want to take months of classes to feel safe?This self defense class focuses on simple, easy-to-apply conflict de-escalation tools for escaping an attacker and restoring safety. You will walk away from this training with real techniques that you can incorporate immediately and use easily if you ever find yourself in a situation of defense.This class covers:	•	The Do's and Don'ts in a Self Defense Situation	•	How to Mitigate Risk in a Conflict	•	Body Mechanics &amp; Structures of Self Safety	•	Techniques to Diffuse a Situation if Attacked or GrabbedThis beginner-friendly class will include partner practice and hands-on instruction to help you solidify techniques.This class will NOT focus on strikes, throwing, or complicated techniques that require years of experience.About Your InstructorAbout the Instructor:  Gustav has been actively practicing, competing, and internationally training in martial arts for the past 10 years, with experience in Muay Thai, Jujitsu, Judo, Boxing, and Wrestling.  He first began training in martial arts when he was working in Emergency Medicine, to better keep himself and his colleagues safe during unpredictable situations.  Gustav is incredibly passionate about working to keep his community safe. His approach to martial arts and self defense emphasizes risk awareness, safety, and practical technique.FAQsFAQ: what should I bring? Bring a way to take notes, water, preferably a sweatshirt that you wouldn’t mind getting grabbed (this is optional) and if possible bring a friend!FAQ: any skill pre-requisites? (i.e., is this for beginners, advanced, everyone?) This class is for all levels.FAQ: what should I wear? Comfortable clothes and shoes. Avoid any dangling jewelry. Optional sweatshirt that you wouldn’t mind if it was grabbed/stretched.FAQ: can I attend solo, or do I need to come with a partner?This class can be attended either solo or with a partner. There is a physical component to this class. I will also allow a handful of tickets for people who would feel more comfortable just coming to watch.STAY IN TOUCH!✨ Instagram @hitmeupnycity✨Join our public newsletter✨ Support HMU -- We're On Patreon. Many of you have asked how you can help out! Other than spreading the word, attending parties and volunteering, becoming a patron is an opportunity to help us succeed — while receiving special perks in the meantime. Interested in becoming a patron? Click here.✨Volunteers: Limited volunteer spots available. Please email admin@hitmeupnyc.com to express interest.✨Location: 120 Walker St in Lower Manhattan. The space has an elevator. Please email hello@hitmeupnyc.com if you need any accessibility accommodations.✨Full vaccination is required. While we recommend getting the booster shots, we are not verifying them at this time.✨Membership: We reserve the right to refuse entry if needed. Hit Me Up also hosts private events which are invite only, and anyone new to Hit Me Up must apply and be approved to attend—no guests or plus ones. Please visit https://www.hitmeupnyc.com/join to join. You are welcome to inquire as to your status or that of your friends, but please do not act as if you have an entitlement to access our space or members. Building special spaces is hard, and while we are inclusive and welcoming, we reserve the right to curate our membership as needed to maintain our flourishing community. If you'd like to sponsor a new member please have them apply as soon as possible. If they wait until a few days before the event we cannot guarantee they will be able to be approved in time.✨Please stay home if you are feeling ill or if you have had recent close contact with someone who tested Covid positive (within the past 5 days). You could be incubating and still test negative. Any requests for refunds for any reason will be honored up to the day of the event. Remember: safe, sane, and sanitary Just email hello@hitmeupnyc.com and we will give you a full refund, no questions asked.✨Consent Policy: All of our events are ASK FIRST events. The rules of respectful and consensual behavior WILL be enforced. You will be responsible for reading our consent policy and behaving appropriately. Read our consent policy in full: https://www.hitmeupnyc.com/consent. If you have questions, want to make a report, or need support, please contact our third party consent reporting service, available at consent@hitmeupnyc.com.
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## Event venue details

- **city**: New York
- **state**: NY
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 120 Walker St floor 5
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- **full address**: 120 Walker St floor 5, 120 Walker Street, New York, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Wed, 25 Mar, 2026 at 07:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 120 Walker St floor 5, 120 Walker Street, New York, United States
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- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Hit Me Up
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** workshops, sports, volunteering, parties, art, entertainment
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about HMU Academy: Self Defense & Conflict De-escalation ?
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