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: Four Saturday afternoons, July 17 - Aug 7, 1:30 til 3:30 pm. Location: Bellevue College North Campus. Cost: $99. To register call 425-564-2263 or click here for online registration.
University of Washington Women's Center: Five Tuesday evenings: July 20 - August 17, 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). To register call 206-685-1090 or click here for online registration.
Self-Defense 101: Four Wednesday mornings: June 23 - July 14, 9:30 - 11:30 am. Location: 1426 S Jackson Street, 3rd floor, Seattle 98144 (studio of the Feminist Karate Union). Cost: $125. Click here to register.
Self-Defense 101: Four Sundays: July 18 - Aug 8, noon - 2:00 pm. Location: 1426 S Jackson Street, 3rd floor, Seattle 98144 (studio of the Feminist Karate Union). Cost: $125. Click here to register.
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. Stay tuned for more details, as well as other Fall Quarter Self-Defense 101 offerings.
Note: All Self-Defense 101 courses will be transitioning to 5 weeks (from 4) by Fall 2010.