Free Women’s Self Defense Classes 2026

Free Women’s Self Defense Classes Oakland County MI 2026 – Registration is now open for the classes sponsored by the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office.

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Free Women’s Self Defense Classes 2026

Each Fall, The Oakland County Sheriff’s department provides FREE 4-hour self defense classes for women at various locations throughout Oakland County. The team of instructors from the Sheriff’s Office have been hosting classes and engaging women across Oakland County since 2009 when Sheriff Bouchard had the idea to bring self defense to women for free throughout the county.

These courses are in high demand and it is recommended that you register for them as early as possible. If you cannot attend a class, it is asked that you remove your name from the registration list.

Written permission is needed for participants 14-17 years of age. Space is limited-first come/first served. Closed-toe shoes are required.

Please arrive at 8:45a to ensure a prompt 9a start.

OPTIONAL DONATIONS – This year, The Oakland County Sheriffs Department is accepting donations on behalf of HAVEN. Needed items – Laundry detergent. laundry pods, laundry dryer sheets, bathroom cleaning supplies, kitchen cleaning supplies.

Oakland County Sheriff’s Department Free Women’s Self Defense Classes 2026

PLEASE CHOOSE ONLY ONE CLASS

You can register for these classes each Fall. To register for the FREE Women’s Self Defense 2026 classes hosted by Sheriff Bouchard and the Oakland County Sheriff’s Department, select either date below and click on the register here link.

• Saturday, October 3, 2026 from 9a-1p at the Hazel Park Parks & Recreation Center (620 W Woodward Heights, Hazel Park, MI 48030) – REGISTER HERE
• Saturday, October 17, 2026 from 9a-1p at the Southfield Civic Center Parks & Recreation Building / Civic Center Campus (26000 Evergreen Rd, Southfield, MI 48037) – REGISTER HERE

2026 Class Locations

Hazel Park Parks & Recreation Center (620 W Woodward Heights, Hazel Park, MI 48030)
Southfield Civic Center Parks & Recreation Building / Civic Center Campus (26000 Evergreen Rd, Southfield, MI 48037)

Previous Oakland County Sheriff FREE Women’s Self Defense Seminar Locations

• Accurate Firearms & Range (6559 Dixie Hwy, City of the Village of Clarkston, MI 48346)
• Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Headquarters (1200 N Telegraph Rd Bldg 38e, Pontiac MI 48341)
• Commerce Community Center / Ralph Richardson Community Center (1485 E Oakley Park Rd, Walled Lake, MI 48390)
• Independence Township Parks, Rec, & Seniors Building (6000 Clarkston Road Clarkston, MI 48348)
• Oakland County Executive Building (2100 Pontiac Lake Rd. Waterford MI 48327)
• Pontiac (801 Vanguard Drive, Pontiac, MI 48341)
• Clarkston Fraternal Order of Eagles (5640 Maybee Rd, Clarkston, MI 48346)

This page is intended to be used as a guide. Oakland County Moms does not endorse these events. Oakland County Moms is not responsible for changes to event descriptions, event times or details being altered without notice or cancellations.

See our Events / Things To Do tab for more events, activities and things to do in Oakland County and Metro Detroit Michigan.

Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Headquarters
1200 N Telegraph Rd Bldg 38e
Pontiac MI 48341
www.oakgov.com/government/sheriff

Saturday, October 3, 2026 from 9a-1p
Hazel Park Weekend Events – OC Sheriff’s FREE Self-Defense Seminar for Women
Hazel Park Parks & Recreation Center (620 W Woodward Heights, Hazel Park, MI 48030)
Each Fall, The Oakland County Sheriff’s department provides FREE 4-hour self defense classes for women at various locations throughout Oakland County. REGISTER HERE. Hosted by www.oakgov.com/government/sheriff

For more info on Free Women’s Self Defense Classes held by the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office, visit the Oakland County Sheriff website… or you can learn more by visiting the Oakland County Sheriff’s Department facebook page.