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  • SOLD-OUT Wen-Do Women + Girls Self-Defence Workshop

    SOLD-OUT Wen-Do Women + Girls Self-Defence Workshop

    Wen-Do is the longest running Women’s Self-Defence organization in Canada in operation for over 50+ having served over 100,000+ women and girls around the world.

    The name combines a contraction of the word women with the Japanese word Dō, meaning “way”.

    This workshop will be taught by Alexandra Wiseman, a social worker and certified Wen-Do instructor with a Master’s in Human Kinetics, a Bachelor of Education, and a Master of Social Work. Her teaching emphasizes the mind-body connection and self-awareness, and she brings a heartfelt passion for empowering others.

     
    Who:  All women + girls 10+

    What:  

    • physical + verbal self-defence techniques
    • discussions about sexual violence, relationship violence, harassment + more
    • explore workplace scenarios including outdoors, workplaces, school, home, cars, parties + more
    • learn resources + skills to support others and ourselves

    Where:  Location provided after registration, Avenue + Lawrence (free parking)

    When:  Wednesday September 3, 5:30 to 8:30 pm (3-hr workshop)

    Cost:  $100 per person or $175 for Mother + Daughter (e-transfer to denise@mycircles.ca); Register here.