Self-Defense Awareness & Familiarization Exchange (S.A.F.E.)


This course is designed to provide attendees with information, tactics and options, which we believe may be useful for various types of crimes perpetrated against women.

Our instructors are FIU police officers who have been trained by the National Self-Defense Institute.

The course consists of a classroom presentation and an introduction to physical self-defense.

There is no cost for the class. Only FIU students, faculty and staff, who identify as female, are allowed to participate.

Comfortable workout clothing is recommended.

Upcoming Classes:

Modesto A. Maidique Campus (MMC):

  • Thursday, June 6, 2024 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
  • Thursday, July 18, 2024 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
  • Thursday, September 19, 2024 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. 
  • Thursday, November 7, 2024 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Biscayne Bay Campus (BBC):

  • Thursday, June 13, 2024 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
  • Thursday, July 25, 2024 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m
  • Thursday, September 26, 2024 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
  • Thursday, November 14, 2024 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m