FLAG x Out and About: Self-Defense Workshop
From publicly posted calendar Checked yesterday
About this event
One of 13 upcoming events at Ix Art Park.
Fight Like a Grrrl is teaming up with Out and About to bring the LGBTQIA2S+ community a FREE self-defense workshop. Fight Like a Grrrl Club is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that offers free self-defense workshops across central Virginia. We strive to empower people with the ability to protect their physical and emotional well-being through intersectional feminist self-defense education.Our mission is not only to teach self-defense but also to empower individuals, raise awareness & change the way society condones an unsafe world for youth, trans, non binary and femme folx. In our workshops, we discuss ways to de-escalate dangerous situations. This is a non-discriminatory space where all individuals are welcome regardless of gender identity or expression, citizenship, race, sexual orientation, or age (children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult). Registration required.Our workshops focus on empowerment self defense techniques that are simple, efficient and effective for real life situations. Our mission is to teach people how to defend themselves and walk without fear. We will also have discussions on strategies, fears, hopes and goals.The workshop is FREE but donations are appreciated. This is a non-discriminatory space where all individuals are welcome regardless of gender identity or expression, citizenship, race, sexual orientation, or age (children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult).Preregistrations are first come, first served. Workshops fill up quickly! PLEASE NOTE that this is a registration-only event and attendance is capped.Register here!