Johanna Reynolds holds a defensive stance at a self defense class for transgender and non binary people at Pacific Arts Complex on Friday evening. Johanna said that due to injuries she has suffered previously, running isn’t a realistic option for her if faced with a threat. (Marcello Hutchinson-Trujillo — Santa Cruz Sentinel)
Julian Litauer Chan, right, and Carson Blumen-Green, left, follow the lead of Kayanu Hoffman, the teacher of the self defense class, as they all strike in unison. (Marcello Hutchinson-Trujillo — Santa Cruz Sentinel)
Skye McIntyre-Blomdal palm strikes the punching bag instructor Kayanu Hoffman holds up during a self defense class for transgender and non binary people at Pacific Arts Complex on Friday. (Marcello Hutchinson-Trujillo — Santa Cruz Sentinel)
Julian Litauer Chan, center, and Carson Blumen-Green, right, listen to instructor Kayanu Hoffman answer questions at the end of the class. (Marcello Hutchinson-Trujillo — Santa Cruz Sentinel)