PHOENIX EYE WING TSUN ASSOCIATION
Workshops & Camps
#FightLikeAGirl
Women's
Self Defence Programme
Before booking any of our workshops please read our disclaimer
What is #FightLikeAGirl?
Fight like a girl began as a campaign where Sifu Della was encouraging women and young girls of all backgrounds to feel confident and comfortable to step foot in a room to learn martial arts.
How did it begin?
Coming from her experience of being stalked as a young girl and from meeting other women who have had trauma and violence in their life, she realised how daunting it can be to walk into a gym with the pre-conceived idea that it would be mostly a male environment, and although the intention is to encourage women to later integrate with men to learn martial arts. Della wanted to allow a space for women to be taught by her and in an environment they would feel comfortable with at this first stage.
What will I learn?
The courses and workshops are designed to tackle common attacks and problems women would likely face in a violent or dangerous situation.
EVERYTHING taught is effective and efficient and does not require physical strength!
All the techniques, theories and strategies you will learn in the #FightLikeAGirl Workshop are based on years of experience and understanding. I know from personal experience what it means to feel vulnerable and scared… and what it means to take back control and be empowered. This workshop will give you a clear understanding of your strengths… and how to use them.
One of the best ways we, as ladies, can defend ourselves is by using our opponent’s strength against them. Brute force is not necessary. This #FightLikeAGirl Women’s Self-defence Seminar will get you on the right track to develop the ability the take care of yourself in any situation.
What can I expect?
Each workshop and course will instil you with the essential ingredients you need to defend yourself. We’ll start with key principles of self-defence, top tips to stay safe, and the importance of self-belief and motivation. But that’s not all, because you will…
"Above all, be the heroine of your life,
not the victim."
Nora Ephron
Develop Practical Self-defence Techniques
While understanding how to avoid danger is important, you still need to develop skills in order to be sure you are safe.
That’s why we are going to practice, practice, practice…
…and Have a Blast Doing It!
WORKSHOPS
Our Workshops are a stepping stone and introduction to self-defence.
They are usually 2-3 hours workshops and are a great place to start your training as a novice!
We host several charity workshops each year supporting BEDE HOUSE - Domestic violence services. But also offer bespoke and private workshops for schools, colleges, universities, workplaces, local councils, charitable organisations and private events. To book a workshop for your community please contact us direct.
To book one of the workshops available this year CLICK HERE!
FIGHT LIKE A GIRL COURSES:
REGULAR WAVES FROM
JAN-NOVEMBER EVERY YEAR
DULWICH
JULY 23 WAVE
5 WEEK COURSE
STARTING WEDNESDAY 12TH JULY 6:30-7:30PM
COVENT GARDEN
JULY 23 WAVE
5 WEEK COURSE
STARTING SATURDAY 22ND JULY 10-11:30AM
SEPTEMBER 23 WAVE
INTENSIVE 3 WEEK COURSE
STARTING SATURDAY 30TH SEPTEMBER
9:30-11:30AM
CRAYFORD
Please come with your daughters, mothers, sisters and friends and join us in helping women who are in need and learn some fantastic skills in the process.
"Just wanted to let you know that I thought the class was very useful and also enjoyable. Though I did find myself feeling a little uncoordinated at times!! I also used muscles that I didn’t know I had!"
What recent attendees of a #FightLikeAGirl Women’s Self-Defence Seminar had to say…
Help Sifu Della Publish her first book!
The topics covered in the programme include:
Aside from the practical side we also talk about how to deal with fear, increase awareness and prevention.
The self-defence programme is based on what's likely to happen on the street. The topics include:
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How to prepare your journey and stay safe.
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How to prevent, be aware, and recognise dangerous situations.
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Sexual harassment - what it is and what to do about it!
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Defence against controlling attacker - chokes, body and hand grabs, hair grabs, being dragged to the ground or picked up.
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how to use everyday objects to help you defend yourself against a dangerous attacker.
SUPPORTING CHARITY BEDE HOUSE - a charity who work to help women who have been victims of domestic violence.
*A percentage of profits will be donated to:
Bede House Association
registered charity number 303199
www.bedehouse.org.uk
It should never be a woman’s job to have to protect herself – but choosing to learn about self-defence can be incredibly liberating. Fight Like a Girl is a practical beginner’s guide, in which women’s martial arts expert and survivor Della O’Sullivan draws on her years of experience to give us the tools to protect our bodies and minds. Out on 25th May in paperback, ebook and audiobook, you can pre-order now at all good bookshops including Amazon!