Women's Self-Defense Seminar

Officers regularly offer self-defense seminars for women throughout the year on campus. Each seminar combines lectures and hands-on training. The next class will be held on:

Date: Thursday, April 21, 2016

Time: 5:00PM to 7:00PM

Location: Koret Center Combatives Room (KO-B03)

This special seminar is designed for first-time self-defense students and will teach participants six critical techniques to address the following threat scenarios:

  • How to apply the Four-Phase Psychology to neutralize sexual predators, both strangers and non-strangers.
  • How to break free from an attacker who grabs you without warning.
  • How to avoid being taken to the ground by a determined attacker.
  • How to escape from underneath an attacker pinning you to the ground.

    • *Absolutely no experience is necessary to participate. Seminar is free and open to students, faculty and staff.

    Attire: Casual workout attire

    RSVP: Call Public Safety at (415) 422-4222 or send an email to usfwomenselfdefense@gmail.com.

    Department of Public Safety

    DPS Administrative Office
    Telephone: (415) 422-4222
    Fax: (415) 666-3323
    Email: parking@usfca.edu
    Hours: Mon-Thurs 8:30AM-5:00PM; Fri 8:30AM-4:30PM

    Patrol & Dispatch Services
    Telephone: (415) 422-4201
    Email: dispatcher@usfca.edu
    Hours: 24 hrs/7 days
    For emergencies, call (415) 422-2911 or extension 2911 from any on-campus phone