Women's Self-Defense Seminar

About this workshop:

Our self-defense workshop offers a basic introduction to hand-to-hand defenses and an introduction to non-lethal weapons. In this interactive 90-minute class we will go over basic strikes and combinations, using training bags to practice. We learn about stun guns, pepper spray, and pressure point tools.

This workshop is for anyone who wants to gain:

• an understanding of violence

• Confidence to give yourself permission to fight back sooner

•Combating adrenal responses

•How to condition yourself to be alert and aware of dangerous situations

A few things you will learn:

• No is a complete sentence

• Situational awareness

• Being assertive to protect yourself

• Risk assessment

• Techniques for blocking

• Techniques for escapes

• Striking

• Finding your warrior voice

• Getting and giving support

• Introduction to non-lethal weapons

This training system was developed to empower women with the training and tools imperative to their personal safety.

What to wear: comfortable clothing t-shirts sweat pants/yoga pants are recommended and bring a bottle of water.