Free Women’s Self Defense Seminar

UBC Women’s Centre x Warrior Sisters Present…

*This event will be taking place on the unceded and occupied territories of the Coast Salish peoples, including the sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil-Waututh), xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) and Stó:lō nations.

Open invitation to ALL women (this event is intended for all women across the spectrum (gender non-conforming, queer etc). Attend a FREE women’s self-defence seminar taught by women trainers. Drawing from an empowerment-based model, we will engage in a variety of practices from physical to verbal/boundary setting skills.

Food and drink will be provided during a mid-class break (vegan food will be available.) Please email us with any dietary restrictions or questions you may have at ubcwomenscentre@gmail.com. There will be a safe space available throughout the seminar as the subjects we deal with are sensitive and potentially triggering.

Please only click ‘going’ if you are fairly sure you will be able to attend so we can plan accordingly.

This is a feminist space – respect the cause, respect the healing, respect each other.

Where – The Performance Theatre on the second floor of the AMS Nest. Located in the centre of the Nest, right next to the staircase!

When – Tuesday, July 12th 5-8 pm

Accessibility info – the space is wheelchair accessible, and there are gender neutral washrooms on the second floor.