Women’s Self-Defence Class

The three-hour class includes:

• a lecture-style instructional session on theoretical training,
• a quick warm-up and stretch,
• instruction of various personal safety and self-defence techniques,
• opportunities to practice techniques on focus mitts and kicking shields,
• time to practice techniques with a partner,
• situational-based training,
• a post-class debrief of the session and any remaining questions
• an opportunity for participants to provide their feedback

Things To Know

Skills Taught

Participants learn basic personal safety and self-defence techniques which they practice throughout the class. They also learn theoretical skills such as situational awareness.​

Costs

There are no required fees to register or participate in this class. We accept voluntary donations to offset class costs.

Prerequisites

None.

What to bring

Gym clothes and a water bottle.

Dress code

Leave jewelry at home.

Impact

Past participants have reported:

• that they enjoyed the course, and learned a lot in a safe and supportive environment,
• increased knowledge of what to do and how to respond in an unsafe scenario,
• greater confidence and a sense of empowerment in their ability to defend themselves if needed