This workshop aims to empower women by teaching effective self-defense strategies. In this short yet comprehensive session, we will cover:

• The mindset of the attacker and how to change their perspective of you
• The real effects of stress and adrenaline, and how to adapt techniques to remain effective
• Basic posturing and striking techniques
• Defending against a front choke, bear hug, and hair grab in the standing position
• Defending the mount position from the ground (being choked or struck) and how to get up and escape successfully
• A practical stress drill to finish up