Arketa Foundation

Arketa Foundation Making the world safer by teaching empowerment based self-defense to women and girls.

Our classes focus on skills for increased awareness, confidence, and safety!

To Free The Voice Is To Free The Person.  Kristin Linklater
06/04/2026

To Free The Voice Is To Free The Person. Kristin Linklater

Another STRONG group of women finishing a class!
05/22/2026

Another STRONG group of women finishing a class!

See you tomorrow at the !
05/15/2026

See you tomorrow at the !

Don't forget to sign up for for the perfect Mother's Day gift!  Learn self-defense skills together, as Mother and Daught...
05/07/2026

Don't forget to sign up for for the perfect Mother's Day gift! Learn self-defense skills together, as Mother and Daughter, at our Safety Workshop at the Albany Public Library! Limited seats are available. Register via the QR code. See you there!

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and we want to talk about a powerful tool for your mental well-being: Self-Defense...
05/01/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and we want to talk about a powerful tool for your mental well-being: Self-Defense. 💚

When we think of self-defense, we usually think of physical safety. But the mental benefits are just as vital. Training teaches your brain and body how to handle the "fight or flight" response in a safe, controlled environment. It transforms anxiety into awareness and vulnerability into empowerment.

When you know you can protect yourself, you walk through the world differently. You set stronger boundaries. You trust your instincts. You reclaim your space.

Your mental health matters. Your safety matters. You are worth defending.

Drop a 💚 in the comments if training has helped your mental health!

April is child abuse prevention month.  Every child deserves a safe loving environment.
04/22/2026

April is child abuse prevention month. Every child deserves a safe loving environment.

We couldn't do this work alone.  Our community partners are at the heart of expanding access to self-defense education. ...
04/16/2026

We couldn't do this work alone. Our community partners are at the heart of expanding access to self-defense education. Together, we’re creating safer spaces, sharing knowledge, and empowering more people with real skills to protect themselves.
From schools to local organizations, every partnership helps us reach more individuals who deserve to feel confident, prepared, and supported.

Interested in partnering with us? Let’s build something impactful—together.

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There’s something powerful about a mother and daughter learning side by side, and building confidence, trust, and skills...
04/14/2026

There’s something powerful about a mother and daughter learning side by side, and building confidence, trust, and skills that last a lifetime. Join us this May for a Safety Workshop at the Albany Public Library. Come connect, learn, and leave feeling stronger together.

We couldn't agree more!  Wise words from .
04/09/2026

We couldn't agree more! Wise words from .

This wonderful group attended our Master Class that happened in March.  We are so grateful for those who spend their tim...
04/07/2026

This wonderful group attended our Master Class that happened in March. We are so grateful for those who spend their time with us! Join us at our next Safety Workshop or Master Class.

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1215 Hill St SE
Albany, OR
97322-3238

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