DRAGON GATE MARTIAL ARTS ACADEMY

Women's Self-Defense and Safety Seminar

Ages 13 and Up!

Welcome to our Women's Self-Defense Seminar tailored for individuals aged 13 and older. This seminar aims to equip participants with essential skills and knowledge to enhance personal safety and self-defense. By the end of this session, you will have a better understanding of how to protect yourself and navigate potentially dangerous situations with confidence.

Seminar Overview

This engaging and interactive seminar will cover two main areas:

The 8 Steps of Personal Safety: These foundational principles will help you develop a mindset of awareness and preparedness.

Practical Self-Defense Applications: Learn hands-on techniques that can be applied in real-life scenarios.

Please come dressed in comfortable clothing and be ready to move! The seminar will include physical activities that require freedom of movement.

The 8 Steps of Personal Safety

Be Aware and Expect the Unexpected: Cultivating awareness of your surroundings can significantly reduce your risk of encountering danger. Stay alert and anticipate potential threats to remain one step ahead.

Have Confidence and Avoid Looking Like a Victim: Confidence can be a powerful deterrent. Walk with purpose and maintain eye contact to project strength and deter potential attackers.

Trust Your Instincts: Your instincts are your early warning system. If something feels off, trust yourself and take action to ensure your safety.

Meet the Attack with an Attack: In situations where you can not avoid confrontation, respond assertively. Use your knowledge and skills to protect yourself effectively.

Use of the Element of Surprise: Catching an attacker off guard can give you a critical advantage. Utilize unexpected movements or tactics to disrupt their intentions.

Personal Weapons You Already Have Available: Learn how to use everyday items and parts of your body as defensive tools. Your keys, elbows, and knees can become effective means of protection.

Escape and Survive: Prioritize getting away from the threat. Remember, the ultimate goal is to escape safely and seek help as soon as possible.

It’s Better to Have the Knowledge and Not the Need Than the Need and Not the Knowledge: Equip yourself with self-defense skills and knowledge even if you hope to never use them. Being prepared can make all the difference in a critical situation.

Additional Tips for Seminar Participants

Stay Calm: Panic can compromise your ability to think clearly and react appropriately. Practice staying calm under pressure.

Communicate Clearly: Use your voice to assert boundaries and call for help if necessary.

Practice Regularly: Like any other skill, self-defense techniques improve with practice. Continue to refine your skills beyond the seminar.

We look forward to empowering you with the tools and confidence needed to enhance your personal safety. Let's work together to build a safer, more self-aware community!

Time: 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM