Self-Defence: Moving Beyond the Physical

Tuesday, 11 February 2020 from 17:30-19:00

This workshop is open to cis and trans women of all abilities, aged 10+.

This course is directed towards women-identified people on campus, especially women who experience additional types of marginalization due to race or ethnicity, ability, and gender presentation.

Wen-Do focuses on women’s safety and empowerment, preparing participants to defend themselves both mentally and physically, and giving women the confidence to deal with the range of types of aggression they are most likely to encounter in real life. The techniques we teach are practical and easy to learn, and the learning environment is safe, supportive, and full of positive energy. In this 1-hour workshop, we’ll cover the fundamentals of women’s self-defence through a feminist, anti-oppression analysis, the importance of using our voices, a sample of body weapons, blocks, a range of releases, and we will break down stereotypes about violence against women.

**WEAR LOOSE, COMFORTABLE CLOTHING, BRING A YOGA MAT IF YOU CAN**

This event is supported by the Student Life Enhancement Fund

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Lori Guest

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Volunteer and Resources Coordinator
Guelph Resource Centre for Gender Empowerment and Diversity

Proudly Organized with CUPE 1281

voice: 519.824.4120 ext. 58559

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