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Self-defense and Empowerment Courses

Thank you for joining us for another great academic year of self-defense and empowerment trainings!

More trainings and events are being planned for this summer, stop back soon for new offerings.

Please reach out to if you have any questions.

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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

Students who complete an online virtual session will have the option to also attend an in-person training at 4040 Chestnut Street.