WenDo Women's Self Defense: 5 Week Series!

WenDo Women NY is thrilled to offer an amazing and empowering 5 week series of self defense for those who live and identify as women/girls (trans and cis) or AFAB Enby (10+). We'll be creating space to connect with others and celebrate our power through a WenDo Women's Self Defense Basic Course.

This is a 5 week series being held on Tuesday's from 5:30-8pm beginning April 8th and ending May 6th. Registrants must attend all sessions!

In an effort to welcome women of all circumstances, we are proud to offer a limited number of "Pay What You Can" tickets for this event. These are available as self-determined need and on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Message from WenDo Women's Self Defense Instructor, Kristi Taylor:

Wen-Do Women's Self Defense is Canada‘s oldest women’s self-defense program designed and taught by women for women/girls 10+ and I'm thrilled to be bringing it to our community! WenDo Programs are presented from a feminist, anti-oppression and empowerment framework. Techniques are designed for women of all ages, fitness levels, body types, and abilities including women or girls who use assistive devices. Courses offer a combination of discussion, with practical physical skills resulting in an integration of mental and physical preparedness while expressly rejecting victim blaming or "rule setting".

This Comprehensive Self Defense Series and will include:

• Verbal Self Defense & Yells
• Strikes with hands, feet, & elbows
• Blocks and releases from body holds
• Defense when on the ground or in bed
• Defense against multiple attackers and those with weapons
• Discussions on: Awareness and avoidance, relationship abuse, sexual assault, and harassment

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Henry St. John Building, 301 South Geneva Street, Ithaca, United States