Name: "My Sister's Keeper" An International Women’s Day Self-Defense Class
Start: 2025-03-08T09:00:00-08:00
End: 2025-03-08T11:30:00-08:00
Location: Walters Wellness Group

$"My Sister's Keeper" An International Women\u2019s Day Self-Defense Class$

Join us for "My Sister’s Keeper" a special self-defense class in honor of International Women’s Day! Empower yourself and protect each other
About this Event

"My Sister's Keeper": A Self-Defense Class for BIPOC Women

This International Women’s Day, join Walters Wellness Group and BLK Girl Afromation Inc. for an empowering self-defense class designed for BIPOC women of all ages and abilities.

Led by 7th-degree black belt instructor Terri Giamartino, this in-person session will teach essential self-defense techniques to enhance your safety, confidence, and awareness.

Why attend?
✨ Learn practical, effective self-defense moves
✨ Gain confidence in your ability to protect yourself
✨ Connect with a supportive community of strong women
✨ Celebrate empowerment, resilience, and sisterhood

Invest in your strength and well-being—because we are our sister’s keeper!

📍 Location: 2161 San Pablo Avenue, Pinole, CA
📅 March 8, 2025, 9:00 AM

We can’t wait to see you there!

Please note that tickets for this event are being sold at tiered pricing. No one will be turned away from this event due to cost. If you are experiencing financial hardship, please select the option to make a donation/pay what you can.

MEET TERRI GIAMARTINO, 7th degree black belt has been training in the martial arts since 1978. In addition to Cuong Nhu, she has studied Shotokan Karate and Jujitsu. Her energetic and enthusiastic style is contagious to those who train with her. She believes that proper training can not only build stronger and more confident individuals, but provides a background for deeper self-realization.

Her community service activities stretch back to 1980, becoming one of the founding mothers of the Pacific Association of Women Martial Artist (PAWMA), a non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of women and girls in the martial arts.

Recognized as a leader in her field, she has worked for national corporations teaching self defense and safety programs and has been influential in both the public and private school sector teaching martial arts and bully prevention to children.

In 2024, Master Terri was inducted into the Universal Martial Arts Hall of Fame. In 2019, Master Terri received the coveted Lifetime Achievement Award from the Pacific Association of Women Martial Artists.

A mother and wife of over 45 years, she continue to train and volunteer her time for various martial arts organizations.

Agenda

🕑: 09:00 AM - 11:30 AM
BIPOC Women's Self Defense Workshop
Host: Host, Dr. Cathia Walters
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Welcome & Instroductions
🕑: 09:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Skills Instruction, Demonstration, and Practice Time
🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Debrief, Sharing, & Closing