Women's Self Defense Seminar

Violence against women is a terrible problem that affects people from all countries and all walks of life. More and more women are reporting being assaulted, harassed, or generally feeling unsafe in their environments.

Fortunately, there IS something you can do about it.

Oom Yung Doe San Diego, which is part of the Oom Yung Doe Kirkland 501(c)(3) nonprofit martial arts group, invites you to join us for this women led seminar. Physically you will learn some simple, but effective techniques that work well with a woman’s natural strengths as part of the SHOCK, SCREAM, and RUN self-defense strategy. These techniques can be used against a variety of different attacks from the front. You will also have the opportunity to discus the mental aspects of self-defense such as body posture, utilizing your voice, and typically being smaller than an attacker.

Wear something comfortable to move around in and bring a friend!

FAQ

Here are some answers to common questions about our program. Feel free to call or email us if you have further questions about our event.

What about parking for the venue?

Parking is free along El Camino Real. $3 if you enter the park and park near to the Butterfly Garden.

Is this lesson in person?

Yes. Being able to practice the techniques against pads is an important part to building confidence and understanding with how the movement works and how to make it effective for your body type.

I have a physical limitation or injury, can I still participate?

Yes. We draw from 8 Martial Arts styles for our movement. Our instructors are trained to meet students where they are standing and how to adapt movement to fit by each individuals needes when necessary. If our standard technique doesn't fit by your current condition, we'll work with you on something that does match by your unique situation.

I am female presenting or non-binary can I attend?

Yes. This workshop is effective and welcoming for female presenting and nonbinary members of the community. We all face the same issues and the techniques we teach are applicable to this group as well.

What if space fills up and I still want to go?

If we fill up and you still want to go, add your name to the waitlist. If there is high demand, we may be able to add additional sessions as we get closer to the event date. You will also be automatically notified if we have any cancelations.

Can I bring my daughter?

In general, the more the merrier. We do recommend that participants be at least 10 years old due to the content covered in the seminar. For younger participants (ages 10 to 15), parents should be prepared to have difficult conversations about violence against women with their daughters.

Host or Publisher Assistant Regional Head Instructor Michelle Judy