Self-Defense Workshop (Part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month)

Name: Self-Defense Workshop (Part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month)
Start: 2026-04-18T10:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-04-18T12:00:00-05:00
Location: Peoria Public Library Main Library

Schedule

Sat Apr 18 2026 at 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Peoria Public Library Main Library | Peoria, IL

Join us for a 2-hour women's basic self-defense seminar taught by a veteran Peoria Police officer and Jiu-Jitsu instructor.
This hands-on practice of basic self-defense (tailored for women, including – grips, leverage, maintaining distance, and using everyday objects for defense), verbal de-escalation, maintaining spatial awareness, emergency response planning, and a Q&A session.
The goal of this seminar -- part of our Sexual Assault Awareness Month programming -- is for participants to leave with practical knowledge and confidence in self-protection. While all genders experience assault, women are significantly more likely to be victims of sexual assault.
Instructor Info:
- Phil Mahan
- Current Peoria Police Officer -- 20 years
- Retired Military Veteran.
- Joshua Janis Brown Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
- 12 years of grappling experience.
- Current Instructor at Fir Na Dli Jiu-Jitsu
Open only to girls and women, ages 13 and older.