Kickstart Self Defense

KickStart Self-Defense in Fort Collins teaches practical self-defense skills to people who need them most. Their approach focuses on building awareness, confidence, and effective physical techniques—not theater or false security.

Group and individual self-defense classes tailored to your specific concerns. Instructors Kirstin and Todd customize training based on what participants have actually experienced or worried about. Classes run 90 minutes and cover both verbal boundary-setting and physical techniques backed by research.

• •The mission matters: Your class fee directly funds free self-defense training for high school students and young adults in northern Colorado.

In the United States, someone is sexually assaulted every 68 seconds. In Colorado, 1 in 4 females and 1 in 17 males are victims of rape or attempted rape.

Research shows dramatic decreases in completed assaults when victims take self-protective action. KickStart teaches those actions—practical, effective, simple techniques you can actually execute under stress.

Colleges students preparing for independence. Women in healthcare looking to feel safer. High school yoga classes. Runners who want confidence on trails. Parents concerned about their kids heading to college. People who've had uncomfortable experiences and want to be ready.

Testimonials consistently mention the same things: instructors are sensitive to trauma, the training is actually fun, and people notice a real shift in confidence—not the false bravado that gets people hurt, but genuine preparedness.

Call 970-402-4919 or email [email protected] to schedule. Located at 2020 South College Avenue, Fort Collins.