# Self Defense for Children and Adults — HD SOUTH > Event for families in the Phoenix–Mesa–Chandler area (AZ). Times are Arizona Time. - When: Thu, Nov 12 · 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM - Where: HD SOUTH, 10 S Gilbert Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85296 - Ages: Kids ages 7 & up, teens, and adults - Price: Free - Organizer: HD SOUTH - Official page: https://hdsouth.org/event/self-defense-for-children-and-adults-15/ - Last checked: Tue, Oct 27 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/phoenix/activities/self-defense-for-children-and-adults-hd-south--listing-8816bfb8fd275df4888bb323 ## About Certified instructors from East Valley Martial Arts lead a one-hour self-defense class at HD SOUTH in downtown Gilbert for kids 7 and older, teens and adults. The class mixes simple physical techniques for protecting yourself with talk about street smarts and avoiding risky situations, taught by instructors used to working with children. A parent or guardian must stay for the whole class; adults can join in alongside their kids or sit and watch from the side, which makes it a good parent-and-child evening. Wear loose, comfortable clothing you can move in. 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