Self Defense

Impact Bay Area

• Really fabulous group of folks. Has classes that are LGBTQ-focused, women-focused, and youth-focused.
• Has a robust scholarship program.
• https://www.impactbayarea.org/

Golden Gate Wrestling Club

• Build some confidence throwing around large men in a queer at trans friendly environment in the Castro. Grappling is especially recommended for the purposes of self defense.
• Free - $50 insurance a year, go as often as you want.
• 100 Collingwood St. San Francisco CA 94114
• https://wrestlerswob.com/ggwc/

Four Elements Fitness

• Specialized nights--womens, LGBTQ--and regular schedule.
• QT POC scholarships available. WOC scholarships available.
• Collabs with Saint James Infirmary for sex worker self-defense trainings: https://www.gofundme.com/evub56
• 322 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Oakland, CA 94612
• info@fourelementsfitness.com
• (510) 394-2282
• https://fourelementsfitness.com/queer-trans-people-of-color-scholarship-program/
• https://fourelementsfitness.com/women-of-color-self-defense-scholarships-oakland/