Name: HMU Academy: Self Defense and Conflict De-escalation
Start: 2025-12-17T18:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-12-17T20:30:00-05:00
Location: 120 Walker St floor 5

HMU Academy: Self Defense and Conflict De-escalation

This class will go over ways to de-escalate and diffuse a physical conflict
About this Event

This Hit Me Up event is open to the public, 21+.

About the Class

This will be self defense class centered around conflict de-escalation.

We will start with a quick introduction circle and follow into some general do's and don'ts to help mitigate the change that a conflict can occur. Then we will delve into proper body mechanics and safe structures that would maximize a persons safety if a physical altercation were to occur.

Then with your partner we will go over some basic techniques to help diffuse if someone were to grab you or attack you.

There will be hands-on instruction to help you get the techniques down correctly. The basis of this class will not be strikes and throws. The core of this class would be how can most effectively get away from an attacker and get yourself to a place of safety.

About the Instructor

Gustav has been practicing martial arts for the past 10 years and competes on a regular basis. They started their journey due to working with various populations in their job field of emergency medicine and wanted to be able to protect themselves while keeping the people they work with safe. They have trained internationally are incredibly passionate about working to keep their community safe. Their approach to martial arts and self defense emphasizes risk awareness and safety.

FAQs

FAQ: what should I bring?

Comfy clothes.
A notebook if you'd like to take notes.
Water bottle.

FAQ: any skill pre-requisites? (i.e., is this for beginners, advanced, everyone?)

This is a completely beginner friendly class. And is open to everyone.

FAQ: what should I wear?

Comfy but tight fitting clothes preferred.

FAQ: can I attend solo, or do I need to come with a partner?

Partner/friend

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