Arise Women & Teen Self-Defense Weekly Classes

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Weekly drop-in-friendly self-defense classes for women and teens take place on Tuesdays and Fridays at two locations.

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Learn to protect your body, use your voice, and feel stronger. Tuesday and Fridays (two locations). Drop-in friendly. Join us on Tuesday nights at Vancouver Mind Body Centre and/or Friday nights at Flow Martial Arts for empowering self-defense classes designed for women, teens, and non-binary people (ages 13+) in a female-centred, beginner-friendly space. The same 10-week cycle at both locations, so you can come to whichever night works for your week. Each class blends Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu based self-defense techniques with verbal and mindset strategies, movement, and community, because safety starts long before anything physical happens. Come solo, bring a friend, or attend as a mother-daughter pair — all are welcome! We've had ages 13-63 join us. ✨NEW - Friday After Hours - You're welcome to join us after class for community connection and tea at Tree's Cafe (corner of Knight and Kingsway). This is optional. What to Expect Assertive communication, situational awareness, and boundary-setting Mindfulness, movement, and group discussion Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu–based self-defense techniques Classes address common threat scenarios using the Empowerment Self-Defense framework: Think. Yell. Run. Fight. Tell. Classes follow a 10-week cycle, so you’ll develop reflexes and build on what you learn over time, whether you come every week or drop in when it works for you. Each class is stand-alone, so you can start at any time in the cycle, and you don't need experience. Why Join?

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