WenDo Women NY & Refuge Event Space are thrilled to offer an amazing evening for those who live and identify as women, teen girls, and AFAB Non-Binary Folx (16+) in Troy, NY! We'll be creating space to connect with others and celebrate our power through a WenDo Women's Self Defense Introductory Course.
In an effort to welcome women of all circumstances, we are proud to offer a limited number of "Pay What You Can" tickets for this event. These are available as self-determined need and on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Message from WenDo Women's Self Defense Instructor, Kristi Taylor:
Wen-Do Women's Self Defense is Canada‘s oldest women’s self-defense program designed and taught by women for women/girls (trans & cis) and AFAB Non-Binary 10+ and I'm thrilled to be bringing it to the Troy Community! WenDo Programs are presented from a feminist, anti-oppression and empowerment framework. Techniques are designed for women of all ages, fitness levels, body types, and abilities including women or girls who use assistive devices. Courses offer a combination of discussion, with practical physical skills resulting in an integration of mental and physical preparedness while expressly rejecting victim blaming or "rule setting".
This introductory course will include:
Discussion designed to challenge the myths and stereotypes on the capabilities of women,
Verbal self defense
Various physical self defense strategies including strikes with our hands and feet,
Select body hold releases and blocks
AGENDA
* 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM - Welcome and gathering time.
* 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM - WenDo Introductory Course
* 8:30 PM - 9:00 PM - Wrap Up and Aftercare Space
Registration is $75, early bird pricing of $65 through 2/17
Pre-registration REQUIRED