Self-Defense 101 for Women
In this hands-on workshop, you will practice easy-to-learn and powerful physical skills: releases from grabs and chokes, strikes to critical targets, and using your voice with impact. More importantly, you'll learn the signs that tell you that you may need to use those skills. Most importantly, you'll also learn to recognize the signs that will let you defuse, de-escalate or evade before an assault ever happens. The four sessions gives you time between classes to practice your moves--and become more comfortable with them.
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Past participants have said:
“Joanne was knowledgeable, calm, respectful, and very impressive. I would definitely recommend this course. It was a great balance of physical practice and non-physical knowledge.”
“I liked the camaraderie between the women in class with each other and with the teacher. I liked Joanne’s realistic portrayals of situations and honesty in answering questions.”
“In addition to strong psychosocial skills, Joanne is an effective teacher providing us with a variety of techniques to use in a range of situations.”
“Our sessions were very well organized so that there was a balance of physical activity, listening, and discussion, with a good mix of intellectual and emotional content.”
“Joanne’s approach to teaching self-defense is positive, and focused on our choices and increasing abilities.”
Come prepared to challenge yourself--emPOWERment doesn't get more fun.
Bellevue College: Five Saturday afternoons, Oct 9 - Nov 6, 1:30 til 3:30 pm. Location: Bellevue College North Campus. Cost: $127. To register call 425-564-2263 or click here for online registration.
University of Washington Women's Center: Five Tuesday evenings: Oct 12 - Nov 9, 6:45 til 8:45 pm. Location: 111 Bryant Bldg on the UW campus (UW Police and Surplus Property building). Cost: $140 ($127 tuition, $5 registration, and $8 materials fee). Registration for Fall Quarter not yet open.
Self-Defense 101 for Women at Seattle Central Community College: Five Friday evenings, October 1 through 29, 7:00 - 8:50 pm, in the Mitchell Activity Center. To register call 206-587-5448 or online at http://www.learnatcentral.org (search for Item 6545 - Self Defense 101 for Women).