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DTSTART:20260923T183000Z
DTEND:20261028T193000Z
SUMMARY:Women&#8217\\;s Self Defence 6-Week Course
DESCRIPTION:During this 6-week course\\, we will cover a range of techniq
 ues and more importantly develop a mindset to be able to identify\\, avoi
 d and escape threats or attacks. You will develop how to respond rather t
 han react and how to be mindful\\, focused and aware instead of being a v
 ictim.\\nWhilst the focus is on avoidance or escape\\, you must be able t
 o escalate your physical response should the situation require it and do 
 so aggressively. Your life may depend on it and we work on developing a s
 urvival mindset to do this.\\nLearn practical\\, effective and easily dep
 loyable techniques\\nThese strategies will help you deal with a range of 
 threats and attacks from the front\\, the side or behind whether standing
 \\, seated or on the ground against:\\n• grabs and holds\\, e.g. headlo
 cks\\, bear hugs\\, hair\\, hand\\, arm\\n• strikes e.g. kicks\\, punc
 hes\\n• chokes and strangles\\n• edged weapons\\, e.g. knives (realis
 tic defence techniques aimed at minimising harm to you and focusing on es
 caping)\\nSituational Awareness\\nThis is observing and interpreting your
  surroundings and setting\\, threat assessment\\, and identifying potenti
 al assistance. e.g. improvised weapons\\, escape routes\\nAwareness &amp\
 \; Mindset\\n• Managing your body language and emotional response\\n•
  Developing a survival mindset\\n• Understanding behaviour of predator 
 and victim\\n• Psychological control and influence\\n• DV awareness a
 nd support\\nhttps://www.gayout.com/asia-aus/australia/melbourne/events/w
 omen-8217-s-self-defence-6-week-course-2026-09-23
LOCATION:Victorian Pride Centre
URL:https://www.gayout.com/asia-aus/australia/melbourne/events/women-8217-s-self-defence-6-week-course-2026-09-23
STATUS:CONFIRMED
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