The Gathering of Black Women™ - Women's Self-Defense w/ Dr. Anthony Wilson

Step into your strength and boost your confidence at this empowering women’s self-defense class led by Dr. Anthony Wilson, CEO and Founder of HFG Self-Defense. In this hands-on session, you will learn simple, practical techniques designed to help you stay aware, respond effectively, and move through the world with greater confidence.

This focused 2.5-hour training introduces essential safety strategies and real-world skills that prioritize awareness, decision-making, and escape.

By the end of the session, participants will:

• Understand key psychological and physical safety principles
• Learn a stable defensive stance and a powerful basic strike
• Identify effective escape-focused strike targets
• Practice escaping common grabs while managing stress and heart rate
• Apply quick decision-making in realistic public-safety scenarios

Before You Attend

• Liability waivers will be available for completion upon arrival
• Wear comfortable clothing suitable for movement
• Bring water or other hydration
• Please arrive on time so the session can begin promptly
• Participants will complete a brief pre- and post-training survey
• The training environment prioritizes psychological safety for all participants
• Each attendee receives a participant guide at the conclusion of the training

This class is welcoming, practical, and designed for women of all experience levels. Come ready to learn, move, and leave with tools that strengthen both your safety awareness and your confidence.

The second session builds upon techniques introduced in the first class. Attendance at both classes is encouraged but not required, and participants may register for the second session even if they did not attend the first. The second class will begin with a brief, fast-paced recap of key techniques from the first session.

Spots are limited.

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Kimberly created The Gathering of Black Women™ in 2023 as a welcoming space for women of color to engage in fun and meaningful experiences that emphasize personal and professional growth, communal unity, and impactful collaboration. Participants may choose their own adventure by attending individual gatherings or participating throughout the series. Women of all ethnicities are welcome, with the understanding that the experiences, celebrations, and challenges of Black women remain at the center.

All branding, products, and events of The Gathering of Black Women™ are trademarked and solely owned by Kimberly English Cole and Ingenious Image LLC.

For more information, contact Kimberly at [email protected].

Info: Includes: Psychological & Health Safety, Foundations, Mechanics, Escapes, and Real-World Scenario Training

Info: Includes: Part 1 Recap and Real-World Scenario Training

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2020 Leonard Ave suite 309, 2020 Leonard Avenue, Columbus, United States

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