Personal Self Defence Edmonton

Ages 13-must have an accompanying adult participating

RCL is teaming up again in 2026 - Starts again in March.

This is a two-day course that runs on a Saturday and Sunday, from 9 am - 4:30 pm.

Visit PSD Edmonton homepagefor more information

Who is delivering the courses?

PSD (formerly named RAD) is an international non-profit organization that offers affordable and practical self-defence for women ages 13-100 (ages 13-15 must be accompanied with a participating adult).
This course is for all abilities and available to those who have already taken RAD (free of charge).
The Edmonton chapter coordinators is collaborating with the Ritchie Community League to ensure an affordable and impactful course.

The coordinators volunteer their time to screen and vet volunteer instructors. Volunteers are Edmonton Police Service civilian staff and officers and other front line emergency responders. They wear full-body protective gear so you can unleash and know what you’re capable of.

What to Expect

Saturday

• The first part of the course is to build understanding and awareness of personal safety and knowledge in what to look for.

Sunday

• The second part of the course is teaching skills, fit-to-participant that will get themselves out of a harmful situation.

• The skill building part of the course is tailored to the individual meaning there are multiple tools available and can accommodate most mobility issues.

• There is also an optional scenario part of the course where skills are practiced in meaningful practice. The scenarios teach women how to get passed the panic state of mind and into action.

• There are always female instructors in each course. Male volunteers in the scenarios wear a fully padded suit so you can unleash your full potential.

Ages and Requirements

• For ages 12-15 year olds, a participating guardian must also be enrolled in the course.

  (This is because of the content being introduced.)

• For ages 16-18 year olds, participation requires guardian approval but the guardian does not need to enroll

• Suitable for different ages and abilities

Cost: $41.50

Registration:

Sign up to get a notification when the registration is open. For Ritchie members, a minimal number of spots be reserved per month and then released a week prior to the course start date.

Visit PSD homepage for more information or email infor@radedmonton.ca

Intro to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Tuesday Evenings

REGISTRATION Now open for
February 2026

Women and teen girls (gr. 7 or ages 13+) - 7:15-8:15 pm

Youth, any gender (gr.4-6 or ages 9-12) - 6:00-7:00 pm

START Feb 3. Last Class Mar 10
Back again. 6-class introductory course, you will learn some of the basic concepts and techniques or keep going from past classes of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu with a self-defence focus.

Be prepared to sweat, learn, and have fun in a safe and supportive environment!

What is Brazilian jiu-jitsu? A martial art that focuses on getting an opponent to the ground in order to neutralize possible strength or size advantages - great teachings of self-defense. On the ground, physical strength can be offset or enhanced through proper grappling techniques.

CLASS DETAILS

• Taught by Nat on the Mat!

• We will be working closely with partners.

• No special attire is required.

• We are non-binary, gender queer, and trans inclusive.

FEE (6 CLASSES)

Please register then provide payment.
$60 per adult (League subsidizing fee - regular $95)
FREE for youth under 18 (League pays for $30 and thanks to Kids Can Play Grant covers the next $30, making this session free)

Questions about the class? Email Natalie at bjjandyoga@gmail.com

Issues with registration or payment, email inquiries@ritchie-league.com

Strength and Stretch

Mondays, 10:30 am with Deb or Dana

Starting January 5, 2026!

Come join for some strength training and gentle stretching to help keep us strong and mobile. 

Designed for 50 and older, class offers several levels of intensity so anyone can join and can work at their own pace.

This will also include some yoga style stretches to help mobility, flexibility and balance.  Come socialize with a great group of participants as well.  Hope you can join us.

JANUARY IS FREE!

Cost: $5 per drop-in, $40 for a 10-class punch card.

Show Receipt at first class to get punch card.

You can also purchase your punch cards before or after class.

Questions? Contact Dana: danaarmit@gmail.com or Deb: debproc72@gmail.com

Thinking Body

WINTER SESSION: January 15 to March 12, 2026

Thursdays, 8:25-9:25 pm

Discover a new way to take care of your self and your body with this method that is gentle and powerful.

A compliment to any of your health practices, Thinking Body will teach you new ways to enhance your vitality, regulate your nervous system and improve balance and muscle elasticity. At the crossroads of several practices, the method is simple and accessible. You will be both surprised and excited about restoring your physical being in all it’s potential.

Includes:

• dynamic anatomy

• neuromuscular training

• postural and core solicitation

• flexibility and tone

REGISTRATION DETAILS

$122 for Ritchie Community League members

$135 for non-members

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT the Move and be Moved website

For Questions email: irousseau.moveandbemoved@gmail.com

Ballet With Your Neighbour

WINTER SESSION: January 15 to March 12, 2026

Thursdays, 7:15-8:15 pm

Join our family-friendly Adult Ballet Class!

You can learn the foundations of ballet or get back into it for fitness, fun and artistry. And you can bring your kids 7- 17 yrs old to dance too!

Class will include a dynamic warm-up, up-to-date progressive conditioning, barre and centre work and some accessible, satisfying choreography. While doing an out-of-the ordinary activity with your children and teens.

Class is:

• accessible

• respectful of your pace and body

• using imagery to improve your posture and alignment

REGISTRATION DETAILS

Regular Registration

• Single Registration fee: $135

• Parent and Child Registration: $203

• Additional Child Registrations: $50 each

Ritchie League member Registration

• Single Registration $122

• Parent and Child Registration: $190

• Additional Child Registrations: $50 each

*Minimum participants required to run the program: 10 adults or 12 adults and children

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT the Move and be Moved website

For Questions email: irousseau.moveandbemoved@gmail.com

Fit for Life

Thursdays, 10:30 am with Deb

Fall session ON NOW!

Though this workout is designed for 50 plus, anyone can participate and get a good workout! The class offers several levels of intensity so you can work at your own pace. 

It includes a variety of workouts including some cardio, strength, posture, balance and flexibility and stretch. 

We have chairs for core work, balance and stretch. We also have some weights or you are welcome to bring your own.  Most importantly, we have a ton of fun getting fit!  Come join us!

Cost: $5 per drop-in, $40 for a 10-class punch card.

Show Receipt at first class to get punch card.

You can also purchase your punch cards before or after class.

Questions? Contact Deb: debproc72@gmail.com