COURSE OVERVIEW

This free introductory session is designed to give participants a taster of what the 8-week course in Trauma-Informed Self-Defence will be about.

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It can be nerve-wracking not knowing what to expect before signing up to a series of sessions, so this workshop will give participants an overview of what to expect so they can make an informed decision about the longer course.

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In this introductory session there is no person-to-person contact or defence role play, and any strike pads are held by the instructor.

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​The session will cover:​​

• What makes the course 'trauma-informed' and how it is different to mainstream self-defence

• Overview of the weekly class format and the techniques covered over 8 weeks

• Opportunity to see the venue and ask questions

• Taking part in some sample exercises from a typical session, such as:

  • Warm up & stretches using interoception to bring greater awareness to body sensations

  • Effective striking - we practice the move first then try against the instructor's pad​

  • Pound & Ground: Raising heart rate slightly then using a grounding technique to help bring the body back to its normal state

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Spaces are limited to 8 women on the introductory session so all participants get the chance to ask questions and try out the class exercise examples before deciding if they want to book onto the 8-week course.

Course length: 1hr

Cost: Free (please book space in advance)

Time: 11am-12pm
Date: Saturday 18th January 2025

Spaces remaining: 6