Chimera self-defense teaches verbal assertiveness skills and physical techniques to prevent and stop harassment and assault. This aspect of RCC's prevention programming spreads awareness and safety to the community, including youth, victims of domestic violence, and other vulnerable populations.

Chimera Self Defense Registration

Use the printable registration form above or call the Rape Crisis Center at 251-5126 for more information.


Fall 2008 Chimera Schedule
The registration fee for Chimera classes is $30 for public/$20 for students. If you register for both Chimera A & B the fee is $55 public/$35 students. Need-based scholarships are available.

All classes are held at UW Gordon Commons, Room C6.

All classes are six hours long. If it is a weekend class, there will be a half-hour lunch break. Weekday classes are divided into two classes in consecutive weeks. Both weeks need to be attended.

• Saturday, September 13, 10:00a-4:30p
• Sunday, September 21, 10:00a-4:30p
• Sunday, October 12, 10:00a-4:30p
• Wednesdays, October 22 & 29, 6:00p-9:00p
• Wednesdays, November 5 & 12, 6:00p-9:00p
• Saturday, November 8, 10:00a-4:30p
• Chimera B (participants must have already taken Chimera A) - Sunday, November 16, 10:00a-4:30p