SELF-DEFENSE CLUB (Grades K-8)
An interactive youth safety and physical wellness program for grades K–8 focused on physical safety.
Service Description
Stronger. Safer. More Confident. Grades K–8 Age-Grouped Upon Arrival Physical Safety + Confidence + Bullying Prevention Every child deserves to feel safe in their body, confident in their voice, and supported when something is wrong. The Grounded Stars Self-Defense Club is an interactive youth safety and physical wellness program that teaches children practical, age-appropriate self-defense skills while strengthening confidence, awareness, emotional regulation, communication, and personal boundaries. This is not a fighting club. Participants are taught that physical self-defense is a safety tool—not a way to intimidate, retaliate, or escalate conflict. Youth will be grouped by age upon arrival so instruction, activities, scenarios, and physical techniques remain developmentally appropriate. Club activities may include: Foundational self-defense techniques Situational and environmental awareness Recognizing unsafe situations Verbal boundary-setting and assertive communication Safe ways to disengage and seek help Bullying and peer-conflict prevention Confidence-building exercises Strength, balance, coordination, and movement Emotional regulation during stressful situations Identifying trusted adults and support systems Virtual Group Meetings Understanding the difference between protection, retaliation, and aggression BEING BULLIED? YOU DO NOT HAVE TO HANDLE IT ALONE. Some young people need more than physical safety skills. Participants experiencing bullying who may benefit from additional emotional support can access a free therapy add-on through the program. Youth seeking clinical support will be appropriately assessed and matched with a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based on their needs and age. Clinical services are separate from self-defense instruction and are designed to provide a confidential, supportive space for youth navigating bullying, fear, isolation, confidence concerns, peer difficulties, or related emotional challenges. Individual support may also be incorporated when clinically appropriate. Asking for help is not weakness. Walking away is not weakness. Setting boundaries is not weakness. Grounded Stars teaches youth that real strength includes knowing how to protect themselves, when to leave, when to speak up, and when to reach for support. A safer child is not simply a child who can defend themselves—it is a child who knows they deserve to be protected.
Upcoming Sessions
Cancellation Policy
Welcome to Grounded Stars! Participant Group Rules — Please Read Carefully There are no refunds. Please reach out if you need to reschedule your missed class. We're happy to help. Our group spaces are designed to be safe, supportive, and protected spaces for youth and young adults. To keep it that way, everyone must follow these important rules while participating in any class, workshop, or group session. Camera Rules Cameras must stay ON during the entire session so we can protect the group and make sure everyone is really who they say they are. If you need to step away, you must tell the facilitator in chat or on camera before leaving. You can only be away for up to 10 minutes. If your camera is off and you ignore two reminders from the facilitator, you will be removed from the session for safety reasons. Respect and Behavior Rules Always show respect to other participants and facilitators. No bullying, harassment, or disrespectful language. No foul language, slurs, or hateful speech — this is a safe zone for everyone. Be open-minded and supportive of others, no matter their background or life experiences. Privacy and Safety Rules No sharing your contact information (phone numbers, social media, email, addresses) in the group or after the group. Do not ask for or pressure anyone else to share their personal information. You must be alone on camera, with no friends or family joining your screen unless it’s a family program. They can sit beside you. You must join from a quiet, safe space with no background distractions like loud TV, phone calls, or music. Dress Code You must be FULLY dressed in public-appropriate clothing during all sessions. Time and Attendance Be on time! The session will start on time, and anyone joining late may not be allowed in. Frequent lateness, disruptive behavior, or ignoring these rules will lead to removal from the group and may impact your ability to join future programs. By joining our group, you agree to follow these rules. Repeated or serious violations will result in being removed from the group, and we will notify your guardian or case manager if needed. We want this space to feel good for everyone — let’s keep it safe, focused, and supportive!
Contact Details
Harlem, Manhattan, New York, NY, USA
9142944639
kierra@groundedstars.com