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X-WR-CALNAME:Empowerment Self-Defense (Student Session) - 10/8
X-WR-TIMEZONE:Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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DESCRIPTION:This interactive workshop provides participants with practical 
 self-defense skills while exploring the psychology of violence and conflic
 t de-escalation. Through a mix of hands-on practice and group discussions\
 , participants will learn effective real-world techniques to enhance perso
 nal safety and build confidence. The workshop may include striking pads fo
 r practicing techniques\, but instructors take a trauma-informed approach\
 , creating a caring and welcoming environment. Participants are encouraged
  to engage at their own comfort level\, with no-touch learning options ava
 ilable for all techniques. The session also challenges common self-defense
  myths and emphasizes a community-based approach to safety\, making it a s
 hared responsibility. (In-Person ONLY - 2 hr. session).\n\nLearn more abou
 t UVM's Empowerment Self-Defense program
GEO:44.470559;-73.192681
LOCATION:Patrick Gymnasium\, 217
SUMMARY:Empowerment Self-Defense (Student Session) - 10/8
URL;VALUE=URI:https://events.uvm.edu/event/copy-of-empowerment-self-defense
 -training-student-session-589
CATEGORIES:Classes and workshops
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