In-Person Classes

IMPACT has scholarships available for all classes and we also accept payment through the Massachusetts Victim’s Compensation program

To apply for a scholarship please visit the “Scholarship Opportunities” page located at the bottom of the Public Classes menu or click here.

To pay through Victim’s Compensation please email us at: classes@impactboston.org

Classes are listed chronologically

Introduction to IMPACT for Trauma Survivors

6-hour class, open to all genders, ages 16+

(Please contact us at info@impactboston.org if you’d like to register someone outside this age range)

Course Fee*: $150

*Scholarships available

This 6-hour class is designed for survivors of trauma who are interested in taking an IMPACT class. This is a good option for those who are not sure which class best suits their needs; those who would like to take a class that moves through the material at a slower pace, allowing students to learn self-defense at a pace that fits their needs; or those who would like to establish a foundation in IMPACT skills before jumping into a longer class. This course introduces students to IMPACT principles and basic techniques, while also helping students to manage their adrenaline through breathing and body awareness exercises.

Upcoming classes:

10/20 1pm – 7pm // The Presentation School Foundation Community Center, 640 Washington St., Brighton, MA

To register, click the button below. To apply for a scholarship, click here

Women’s Core IMPACT Program

20-hour class, open to those who identify as women/girls & nonbinary folks who would feel comfortable in a women’s class, ages 16+

(Please contact us at info@impactboston.org if you’d like to register someone outside this age range)

Course Fee*: Sliding scale from $50 – $450

*Full scholarships also available

This is our standard self defense course for women and teen girls ages 16+ that teaches students to resist threats, intimidation and violence perpetrated by strangers and familiar people. In a supportive, trauma-sensitive environment, students learn assertive verbal boundary setting techniques and physical skills to defend against a number of threatening scenarios including front confrontations, attacks from behind, attempted sexual assault, and ground fighting.

Upcoming classes:

11/15 6pm – 9pm, 11/16 10am – 7pm, 11/17 10am – 6pm (must attend all sessions) // The Nonprofit Center, 89 South St, Boston, MA 02111

To register on the sliding scale, click the button below. To apply for a scholarship, click here