Self-defence: beginner - teens & adults

martial arts & self defense

Saturday, April 11, 2026 • 12:30 PM - 1:30 PMSir Winston Churchill Aquatic & Rec Ctr

About this event

Take part in lectures, group discussion and practical scenarios to help you feel more confident in your ability to protect yourself. You will: learn lifesaving self-defense techniques for any age or ability understand which physical response is appropriate for different situations find out how to analyze your environment to stay safe Prerequisite: None Please bring: Comfortable clothes, clean indoor shoes, water bottle, a notepad and pen if you wish to take notes Forms/waivers: None

Take part in lectures, group discussion and practical scenarios to help you feel more confident in your ability to protect yourself. You will: learn lifesaving self-defense techniques for any age or ability understand which physical response is appropriate for different situations find out how to analyze your environment to stay safe Prerequisite: None Please bring: Comfortable clothes, clean indoor shoes, water bottle, a notepad and pen if you wish to take notes Forms/waivers: None

Time

12:30 PM

Saturday • 1 hour

Venue

Sir Winston Churchill Aquatic & Rec Ctr

Calgary, AB

Event details & source links

$88

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