WATCHDOG Safety Summit - Empowerment Self Defense (NEW!)

Empowerment Self-Defense (ESD) is a holistic, trauma-informed approach to self-defense. ESD aims to empower and give individuals the power to choose how to respond to dangerous situations without judgment or victim-blaming. It empowers individuals to be in command of their mind, body, and spirit. It teaches that we are allowed to live our lives boldly and freely without fear.

A cost of $10* covers participation in the WATCHDOG Safety Summit. This is a non-refundable fee. No prior martial arts or self-defense experince is needed. 

*Due to a generous donation from the Michael R. Avila Scholarship, a limited number of $10 (full cost) scholarships are available. Please contact Kathy Yarmo at kyarmo@csufresno.edu for further information.

Spring 2024 Registration

The WATCHDOG Safety Summit will be held at the Resnick Student Union on Saturday, April 6 with two different time options available to a maximum of 50 students in each class:

• 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
• 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. 

Registration is now closed.

For more information about the program, please contact Kathy Yarmo at 559.278.6739 or kyarmo@csufresno.edu. Requests for accommodations should be made at least one week in advance of the program.