Queer Friendly Self Defence Series

Name: Queer Friendly Self Defence Series
Start: 2026-05-23T11:00:00-07:00
Location: Creston, BC, Canada, British Columbia

Schedule

Sat, 23 May, 2026 at 11:00 am

UTC-07:00

Location

Creston, BC, Canada, British Columbia | Creston, BC

𝗤𝘂𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗹𝘆 𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗳 𝗗𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀
𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝐻𝑒𝑎𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟 𝑀𝑜𝑟𝑒
Join us for a small, supportive self defense class series designed to build confidence, awareness, and practical skills for staying safe.
Heather has practiced Kempo Karate for close to 25 years, earning her black belt and developing a deep understanding of practical self defense. Through that training, she spent many years working with self defense techniques that helped her move through the world with greater awareness and confidence, which she has offered to give back to our community.
The practice helped her learn how to navigate potentially dangerous situations with more presence and trust in her instincts. Wanting her children to have the opportunity to learn martial arts as well, Heather began offering classes to young people and quickly witnessed how powerful this learning can be. As students practiced simple ways to avoid trouble, and how to get out of situations when avoidance wasn’t possible. She witnessed them grow in both emotional and physical confidence.
In this series, Heather will share a gentle introduction to effective self defense skills, focusing on practical ways to recognize risk early, avoid danger where possible, and respond when needed. The class emphasizes that safety isn’t only about physical strength. It’s also about trusting your instincts, knowing that you’re allowed to take up space, and that you don’t owe anyone politeness at the expense of your safety. It’s about the confidence to say “no” and the physical tools to back that “no” up if it is ignored.
Participants will learn simple techniques in a supportive environment where all activities can be adapted for different physical abilities. The goal is to meet people where they are and offer practical tools that can help them feel more aware, confident, and capable in their daily lives.
𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 (𝟯 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀):
May 23 @ 11am
May 30 @ 11am
June 6 @ 11am
𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:
Sakura-Ji Zendo - 824 Regina St
𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘄𝗲𝗮𝗿/ 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴:
Wear loose-fitting comfortable clothing and be prepared for light physical activity.
Please bring water.
𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱, 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝟲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀.
Please reach out as soon as possible to confirm your space so you don’t miss out.
𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲:
Classes are by donation, with all proceeds supporting Pride in the Valley, our upcoming Pride Month celebration.
Suggested donation:
$20 per class ($60 total for the series)
Full donation must be received to secure your spot.
𝗧𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿:
Send us a message to reserve your partici[ation.
𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻, 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆, 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀, 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲.
We are deeply grateful to Heather and Kuya for offering their skills and space as heartfelt gifts to our community. Their generosity makes this beautiful offering possible.