Self-defense for every body
Safe Together workshops provide a safe and inclusive environment as you discover how to make effective self-defense techniques work naturally with your body. Students learn how to use biomechanics, leverage, and knowledge of human anatomy to protect themselves—regardless of body attributes, athleticism, and strength.
Classes and workshops are centered on the 2SLGBTQIA+ community but all are welcome. No prior skill or experience is required.
Current classes
Jiu-Jitsu - $100/month
Fridays · 6:30–7:30 p.m.
Sundays · 9:30–10:30 a.m.
Marie Equi Center · 4434 SE 25th Ave, Portland, OR 97002
Your first class is free. Masks are required while in the building.
Kali drop-in - $15/class
Sundays · 10:45–11:45 a.m.
Marie Equi Center · 4434 SE 25th Ave, Portland, OR 97002
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About the instructor
Holly Ng has been an instructor at River City Warrior since 2015, teaching Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Kali to kids and adults, expanding to online teaching in 2020. She’s been studying Inosanto Kali/JKD for over 16 years and Gracie Jiu-Jitsu for nearly 13 years, currently a certified Apprentice Instructor under Guro Dan Inosanto and a brown belt under the Pedro Sauer Association. She’s a trauma-informed instructor and has successfully completed Gracie University’s Women Empowered Program. As an uncoordinated non-athlete for most of her life, Holly’s superpower and passion are showing people what their bodies are already capable of and breaking down techniques in an engaging and encouraging way for everyone. Her mission is to equip her students with the knowledge and self-confidence to be more themselves and go wherever they want to.
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Community Workshops
Monthly community workshops are currently paused, and no upcoming dates are scheduled. Please see the current classes for ongoing training opportunities. Private lessons and hired group workshops remain available by inquiry.