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.


2012 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.

Classes are held in various locations. Please be sure to double check the location of the class you register for. All class locations will be listed below -- next to each specific date and time.

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. Both classes need to be attended.

In most cases, we must receive your registration form and payment no later than one week before the first class date to guarantee your spot in the class.

• Sundays, August 12th and 19th from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Class will be held in McConnell Hall, Classroom 9 (located across the street from the Meriter Hospital Main Entrance on 1010 Mound Street). ----Chimera A