Coach Victor will be teaching effective, useful, and practical self-defense philosophy and techniques while keeping this process safe and fun. This will be an interactive workshop that will include movement and body contact and lots of talk story. You will learn how to use your words, best instincts, as well your body to stay safe.

Please note we will be simulating situations that may be triggering for survivors. While Victor has experience teaching to trauma survivors, please come with this understanding in mind.

About the instructor: Victor Damian has been deeply involved in martial arts since his teenage years. He has been trained in Filipino Martial Arts for over 20 years. He has also been teaching boxing for over 20 years. Victor has been involved in weapon fight clubs and has been featured on NPR, ESPN, National Geographics Taboo, and numerous news and TV shows. In addition to this, Victor has worked for SFDPH for 13 years. During this time, he has worked with youth in various systems and even taught self-defense for underage sex workers.