Mission Kida Inaugural Kickoff — Free Jewish Self-Defense Event | Evanston
April 26, 2026 • Sunday, 11:30 am - Sunday, 2:00 pm
The Jewish community deserves to feel safe, strong, and empowered. Mission Kida is making that happen.
Join us for our inaugural kickoff event — a free afternoon where Jewish adults and families can experience self-defense training firsthand, meet our instructors, and learn how to enroll in our first cohort.
What to expect:
Live self-defense demonstration
Meet the Mission Kida instructors and team
Learn about our program, schedule, and how to enroll
Connect with the Chicago Jewish community
Attendees under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. An in-person host will be present at all times.
Register and learn more at missionkida.org