03/10/2026
Rose City Self Defense (RCSD) Upcoming Classes
Registration Open Now!
Youth Introductory Self-Defense Class (Ages 11–14)
April 6, 13, and 20 | 6:00–8:00 PM
Sellwood Neighborhood
LGBTQIA2S+ Introductory Self-Defense Class (Ages 14+)
April 8, 15, and 22 | 6:00–9:15 PM
North Mississippi Neighborhood
Community Introductory Self-Defense Class (Ages 14+)
April 6, 13, and 20 | 5:30–8:45 PM
Mt. Tabor Neighborhood
Defense Against Weapons Class (Ages 18+)
April 21 and April 23 | 6:00–9:00 PM
Foster/Powell Neighborhood
Open to students who have taken an introductory class within the past two years
Rose City Self-Defense empowers the Portland community, including girls, women and the LGBTQ+ community, with a focus on engaging communities of color, people with disabilities, folks with unstable housing, as well as safety for s*x workers. All programming is free!