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Self-defense and Empowerment Courses

Special Services offers free-of-charge self-defense classes to ALL Penn affiliates. These self-defense trainings empower individuals through communication and physical defense. We provide gender inclusive and expansive courses, separate courses for women and men, and private classes. Contact Special Services to schedule a private class at

We are thankful to have served and empowered over 800 Penn affiliates in AY 2024-25!

Our courses are now available through our partnership with Penn’s Division of Recreation and Intercollegiate Athletics (DRIA).

You may register here to attend a FREE self-defense class at Pottruck Health & Fitness Center!

Class schedules can be found on link above! Email or call us should you have any questions!

Note, you must complete a 1-hour LIVE virtual workshop before attending the 2-hour hands on training.

Additional Forms:

Send Us Feedback Annual CSA Clery Crime Form for 2024 Statistics Special Event Security Request Form Records Requests Self-defense and Empowerment Courses Request a Special Property Check Presentation Request Form Student Project Request Form Silent Witness Form Police Complaint Form Report a Crime Commend a Member of DPS Residential Security Request Form