What should I bring to my first Be Your Own Defender class?

The Be Your Own Defender class is designed to be approachable, practical, and hands-on, so you don’t need to bring much.

• Comfortable clothing that allows easy movement is the most important thing.
• Many people also like bringing a water bottle and a small notebook for jotting down techniques or personal reminders throughout the session.

We provide everything else—including your 9-piece training kit and the live Defender pepper spray that’s included with registration. Our instructors walk you through each tool step-by-step, so no prior experience is required. Just come ready to learn, practice, and have a great time building skills that genuinely carry over into real-life situations.