News Release: Women's self-defense and situational awareness workshop

?? Top 10 Women’s Self-Defense & Situational Awareness Techniques

1. Situational Awareness First
   Learn how to scan environments, identify potential threats early, and trust your instincts — your first line of defense. 
2. Avoidance and Prevention Mindset
   Know how to confidently set boundaries, use body language, and create space to prevent dangerous situations before they escalate. 
3. Verbal Assertiveness & De-Escalation
   Use your voice, posture, and clear communication to stop aggression and avoid physical confrontation whenever possible. 
4. Escape from Common Grabs & Holds
   Master simple, effective escapes from wrist grabs, bear hugs, and other common holds that don’t require brute strength. 
5. Targeted Strikes for Quick Escape
   Use simple strikes like palm heel to chin, knee to groin, and elbow to face — easy to execute under stress and create opportunity to flee. 
6. Use Leverage Over Strength (Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Based)
   Practice leverage-based techniques that help you control an attacker regardless of size, focusing on balance, position, and escape. 
7. Ground Defense & Positioning
   Learn how to defend yourself if taken to the ground — including effective sweeps, escapes, and regaining a safer position. 
8. Improvised Defense Tools
   Use everyday items (keys, pens, phones) as defensive tools when necessary, and know when and how they help you create space. 
9. Recognizing Vulnerable Targets
   Understand key areas (eyes, throat, groin, solar plexus) where simple actions can disorient an attacker long enough for you to escape.
10. Safety Action Plans
    Build practical habits like sharing plans with trusted contacts, planning escape routes, and identifying safe public spaces ahead of time. 

Bonus Workshop Highlights

? No experience needed — for beginners to advanced.
? Builds confidence, awareness, and real-world skills.
? Practical drills and scenario training included.
? Empowerment-focused — you’ll leave feeling safer and stronger.