Sun Dragon Seido Karate and Self-Defense fosters the physical and spiritual empowerment of all through training in violence prevention and nonviolent martial arts. Our community is a safe and supportive environment for anyone who wants to learn. We have the power to end violence in our community, and every person has the right to defend themselves. Sun Dragon is an inclusive space where anyone can train, regardless of who they are or their ability to pay.

Our Violence Prevention program teaches Empowerment Self-Defense, a holistic approach that emboldens people to feel strong, safe, and respected in all situations.‍ Our program stands firmly against victim-blaming and examines social issues such as racism and sexism, and how they contribute to violence. We teach proven safety strategies to reduce fear and violence, using trauma-sensitive practices consistent with current trauma-informed intervention models. Participants build skills in boundary-setting, consent, relationships, bystander intervention, and verbal assertiveness, alongside simple, accessible physical self-defense techniques.