Thousand Waves Martial Arts & Self-Defense Center, NFP

Do You Feel Anger is a new comedy from Here's the Exit Theatre Company. The good folks there are kindly supporting Thousand Waves with a portion of the proceeds. The show runs through June 28 - get your tickets now!

Kids ages 12–15 are navigating a lot right now — new friendships, social pressure, and harassment. It’s a time when learning how to trust yourself and set boundaries really matters.

Our Empowerment Self-Defense Workshop is designed just for this stage of life 💛
🗓 May 30 | 3:00–4:30 PM�📍 Thousand Waves Martial Arts & Self-Defense
In this 90-minute workshop, participants will learn how to:�• Trust their instincts in real-life situations�• Set clear, confident boundaries�• Respond to bullying, harassment, and peer pressure�• Get out of unsafe situations�• Use simple, effective physical self-defense techniques�• Ask for help from trusted adults
This is not about fear.�It’s about building confidence, awareness, and real skills that girls can carry with them every day.
Open to all — no experience needed.�Come with a friend or sibling for extra support 💫

Sign up here: https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws?studioid=26306&stg=23&svt=68&stype=-8&date=2026-05-30

Save the date!

Join us July 24-26 for Weaving Strength, NWMAF’s regional conference!

More information about registration and offerings coming soon. The conference is co-ed, all genders are welcome.

Join us 5/27/26 7-8:30 PM at Women & Children First (5233 N. Clark St. Chicago, IL 60640)

From a nationally recognized violence-prevention expert, an accessible guide that debunks the most pervasive myths about crime and offers evidence-based strategies that make us safer

A specific image of violence and how to avoid it lives in a lot of our imaginations. And what some of us fear most is shaped not by the strongest evidence, but the most viral horror stories.

Meg Stone, an abuse and violence prevention expert, dives deep into dangerous safety myths and helps us understand what the evidence shows and what men in positions of authority just expect us to believe because they said so.

Reserve your spot on eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/book-event-dont-fight-back-by-meg-stone-tickets-1987361231943?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

Confidence. Voice. Boundaries. 💥

Our Kids Empowerment Self-Defense Workshop for ages 7-11 helps young people learn how to trust their instincts, speak up for themselves, and get out of unsafe situations.

Expect movement, games, and practical skills kids can use right away.

📅 March 28
⏰ 1:30–2:30 PM
📍 Thousand Waves Martial Arts & Self-Defense

Open to all kids—no martial arts experience needed. Bring a friend!

Spots are limited. Sign up through the link in bio

Sign up your child now for our kids self defense workshop March 28, 1:30-2:30pm

Through interactive and fun exercises, kids learn to use the Five Fingers to increase their safety and how to identify and enlist the help of safe adults. Because young people have specific developmental needs, abilities, and attention spans, we offer separate workshops for 7-11 year-olds.

One hours, tons of important information!

Kids Tournament 2026!

We saw an amazing display of technique, spirit, and hard work as our students competed in kata and sparring. Congratulations to everyone who competed!

First board breaking workshop of 2026!

We had a great time testing our techniques. Sometimes the boards break, some don’t, we had a great time regardless. Os

There's still time to sign up! Go to www.thousandwaves.org/self-defense/

You are worth defending.
Violence is never your fault.

This 3-Hour Self Defense Workshop is designed to help you build confidence, set boundaries, and learn practical skills you can use right away- without fear, shame, or pressure.

🗓 Feb 3 | 6–9 PM
📍 Thousand Waves Martial Arts
✨ Learn verbal + physical skills
✨ Realistic risk assessment
✨ Stop violence before it starts

No experience needed. All bodies welcome.
👉 Sign up now: www.thousandwaves.org/self-defense/