Halligan Creative Arts is excited to host a Women's Self Defense intro course! Learn more about this course. It will take place on 2/15/24 from 12-3pm. As a special rate, it will be $45 per person, while Halligan Creative Arts covers the difference (normally $75 per person).

About the Course:

WenDo Women's Self Defense 3 Hour Introductory Course:

Wen-Do Women's Self Defense is Canada‘s oldest women’s self-defense program designed and taught by women for women/girls 10+ and we're thrilled to be bringing it our 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