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Women’s Self Defence Workshop
The Women’s Street Smart Self-Defence workshop is probably the most intense, comprehensive, enjoyable & hands-on women’s self-defence syllabus in New Zealand. The instructors know not to spend too much time talking and utilise as much time as possible demonstrating and making sure everyone masters the techniques shown.
This workshop is rated R13 so only those aged 13 and above can attend due to the content taught.
So what sort of things can you expect to learn at this workshop?
You learn the vital parts of the body – parts of the body that are vulnerable & easy to attack.
Learn how to block an attack confidently.
Learn how to defend yourself against slaps, punches, pushes & grabs.
Learn to defend yourself against headlock’s, hair grabbing, wrist grabs.
Learn how to defend yourself against chokeholds, bear hugs.
Learn how to defend yourself on the ground.
Learn effective rape defence techniques.
Learn how to use your hands, legs, knees & elbows as weapons.
Learn to defend yourself against many other types of attacks with confidence.