Name: Divine Melanin Energy: Self-Defense & Wellness with Professor Zahalea
Start: 2026-09-26T14:45:00.000-07:00
End: 2026-09-26T16:30:00.000-07:00
Location: Bixby Annex Park

BLM Grassroots Long Beach

Build confidence & awareness through self-defense, movement & mind-body-spirit wellness at Divine Melanin Energy with Professor Zahalea!

Divine Melanin Energy with Professor Zahalea

, a Black-centered outdoor wellness and self-defense experience created for women.

, this gathering invites us to tap into the warrior within while exploring wellness through movement, self-awareness, personal safety, and the connection between mind, body, and spirit.

Led by renowned Long Beach martial artist and 

, participants will experience practical self-defense techniques, movement, breath, awareness, and practices designed to strengthen confidence and help us trust our bodies and instincts.

Professor Zahalea is a second-generation practitioner of Sanuces Ryu Ju-Jitsu whose martial arts lineage includes her father, Grand Master Urban Muhammad, and the late Dr. Moses Powell. Her approach goes beyond physical defense to center self-love, discipline, preparation, spiritual alignment, and community empowerment.

 Come as you are and be ready to breathe, move, learn, and connect.

Wear comfortable clothing that allows you to move and bring water.

Your body holds wisdom. Your strength belongs to you. The warrior is already within.

Street parking around/along Ocean Blvd where it intersects with Junipero and Cherry Ave. Ride share is encouraged