What is women's self defense?
Self defense is a set of verbal, psychological, and physical
techniques you can use to defend yourself in situations ranging from
unwanted or harassing comments to physical abuse and rape. Self
defense training helps with everyday assertiveness and
boundary-setting as well as preparing you to fight back in physical
attacks. Women's self defense training incorporate an
understanding of the kinds of violence most often experienced by women
and the common social and psychological barriers women face in
learning to fight back. Women learning self defense gain both physical
and verbal defense skills and the will to use them against an
attacker. Self defense classes also give women a rare opportunity to
explore the broad spectrum of emotions that often arise when we start
to understand the level of violence in our society. It is an excellent
vehicle for exploring anger, grief, and fear, and for tapping into the
joy that comes from finding your voice and discovering your own
internal power.
Jennifer's bio
I began my self defense training ten years ago and have learned a
broad array of techniques, including defense against weapons and
multiple attackers. I have taught self defense workshops to diverse
populations of women and girls, including domestic violence survivors
in Nicaragua, inner city girls, gay and lesbian youth, and women with
disabilities. I completed a nine-month instructor course in Santa Cruz
and currently teaches in Los Angeles. I also completed a yoga
instructor training through Santa Monica Yoga.
Discover Your Power: An Introduction to Self Defense for Women
I teach one-day workshops that use guided meditation and movement,
role play, yoga, and physical striking practice to introduce verbal,
psychological, and physical self defense techniques. The workshops are
designed specifically for women or girls and will help you find your
voice and sense of personal power.
They include:
- guided meditation, visualization, and movement
- realistic role play of verbal self defense situations
- empowering yoga
- simple strikes practiced full-force to pads
- a safe and supportive environment
If you're interested in a workshop for your group of women or girls,
please email me.
Online resources
Self defense
Domestic and Sexual Violence
Feminism
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