Join Us June 28th For A 90-Minute Women’s Self-Defense Workshop
Are you ready to take charge of your personal safety?
Join us for an empowering women’s self-defense course designed to build confidence, awareness, and practical skills in a supportive environment.
Why A Women-Specific Self-Defense Course?
While personal safety concerns everyone, women face unique challenges and threats. Women-specific self-defense training addresses these unique circumstances:
- Target-specific techniques: Women often face assailants larger than themselves, requiring specialized techniques that leverage proper body mechanics rather than brute strength.
- Scenario-based training: Addressing common situations women encounter, including verbal harassment, unwanted touching, and potential assault scenarios.
- Psychological preparation: Overcoming socialized hesitation to use physical force when necessary.
- Supportive learning environment: Creating a space where women can practice assertiveness and discuss safety concerns openly.
The Reality: Understanding The Statistics
Understanding the prevalence of violence against women highlights why these skills are essential:
- Approximately 1 in 5 women in the United States has experienced completed or attempted rape during their lifetime (CDC, 2022)
- About 1 in 3 women globally has experienced physical and/or sexual violence by an intimate partner or sexual violence by any perpetrator in their lifetime (WHO, 2021)
- Women are more likely than men to be victims of intimate partner violence, with 1 in 4 women experiencing severe physical violence from an intimate partner (National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, 2022)
- Nearly 20% of women report being stalked during their lifetime, compared to 8% of men (Bureau of Justice Statistics, 2021)
These statistics aren’t shared to create fear, but to emphasize the importance of preparedness and empowerment.
What You’ll Learn In Our 90-Minute Workshop
Our comprehensive course is designed to provide practical skills you can use immediately:
- Awareness and prevention strategies: Identifying potential threats before they escalate.
- Verbal de-escalation techniques: Using your voice as your first line of defense.
- Simple, effective physical techniques: Focusing on your natural strengths and leveraging an attacker’s weaknesses.
- Escape tactics: Practical methods to create distance and get to safety.
- Everyday carry items: How to use common objects for self-protection.
- Confidence building: Mental preparation and overcoming freeze responses.
Details:
- Date: Saturday, June 28
- Time: 1-2:30 p.m.
- Location: 214 E. Partridge St., Metamora, IL
- Cost: $20
- What to wear: Comfortable clothing and athletic shoes
- Who can attend: Women and girls ages 12 and up; all fitness levels welcome
Instructor Background
Adam Bockler, shidoin, has black belt rankings in both karate and tai chi chuan. He’s practiced and taught martial arts for 22 years throughout Metamora, Germantown Hills, and Spring Bay. Metamora Martial Arts believes in helping students grow stronger and become more focused and connected with themselves and their community.
Real Feedback From This Course
Jessica J. recently hosted a women’s self-defense seminar for a group of women at her church. Here’s what she had to say about the event:
This self-defense seminar was incredibly empowering and eye-opening! Adam made the techniques simple and effective, so I felt more confident in my ability to protect myself. He created a welcoming and supportive environment where everyone, regardless of age or ability, could participate and learn. I walked away feeling stronger, more aware, and ready to handle real-world situations. I highly recommend this workshop to any woman who wants to feel safer in her daily life!
Reserve Your Spot Today
Space is limited to ensure quality instruction and individual attention. Register by June 21 to secure your place. Payment is required to reserve your spot.
Sources:
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2022). National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey. https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/datasources/nisvs/index.html
- World Health Organization. (2021). Violence Against Women Prevalence Estimates. https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240022256
- National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. (2022). National Statistics. https://ncadv.org/STATISTICS
- Bureau of Justice Statistics. (2021). Stalking Victimization. https://bjs.ojp.gov/topics/crime/stalking
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