Youth Self-Defense Workshops

Youth Self-Defense Workshops introduces teens to specific self-defense strategies and skills through focused workshops. The program is part of a broader set of offerings at MINORSAN Self-Defense & Fitness that includes self-defense workshops, self-defense karate classes, the Bully Breakers program, and several fitness and empowerment classes such as FighterFit and FighterFit Fempowerment & Self-Defense. One of the options listed for teens is the Youth Self-Defense Workshops, alongside other classes like KickAeroBix fitness kickboxing, HIIT-Kick fitness classes, BodyPump, yoga, and Kickboxing | Fitness | FighterFit Fempowerment.

• Ages: 12–18 years old
• Schedule: The next Teens Girls Self-Defense Workshop is scheduled for February 22, 2026, from 11:30 pm to 2:30 pm, with a duration of 3 hours.

MINORSAN Self-Defense & Fitness has been serving the greater Santa Cruz community since 1985. The founder and owner, Clara E. Minor, is described as an award-winning instructor and has been a business owner in Santa Cruz since May 1985. Clara E. Minor is listed as the Master Instructor/Trainer, a MANOLAMA Martial Arts & Self-Defense Master, and the founder of MINORSAN. The stated mission of MINORSAN Self-Defense & Fitness is “Self-Defense & Whole Body Empowerment is my bottom line. Your Freedom is the result. It is what guides all my programming.” Testimonials from participants and parents describe experiences with Minorsan’s classes, including self-defense, FighterFit, Kickaerobix, and BodyPump, and refer to feelings of empowerment, strength, and confidence, as well as learning to use voice, posture, and situational awareness.

Last updated June 24, 2026.