Teen Self-Defense Workshop

This workshop will focus on the fundamentals of self-defense training. The program covers simple and effective techniques to use if teens find themselves in a position where they need to defend themselves. It also covers how to avoid dangerous situations and introduces a simple color system to help us become more situationally aware of our surroundings. The physical training includes:

Understanding Self-Defense and how to prevent an attack

Basic Self-Defense Techniques: Hard Weapons on soft targets

Best places on the body to strike

How to use your actions and words

What they should not do: busting Self-Defense myths

Techniques: Strikes, Blocks, and Kicks

We will be performing all techniques to the air, targets, and with a partner. We will learn how to combine the techniques into combinations that can be used in the event of an attack. We will also be practicing using our voices in conjunction with our physical techniques to add intensity and power.

Beyond learning traditional self-defense techniques, we will also learn about our unique individual skills and talents we bring to our community and learn to value those skills and talents - and ourselves - in new ways.

*********LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED*********

*********REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED********

*********WAIVERS MUST BE SIGNED AT DROP OFF********

Host or Publisher Zenaida Cranford Mentor Mentee Mentorship Program