In celebration of AAPI Heritage Month, Tuff Love and Compassion in Oakland are thrilled to announce an upcoming AAPI Safety & Self-Defense Workshop! This workshop will focus on safety fundamentals including awareness strategies, distance management, standing escapes, purse-snatching prevention, safety tools such as pepper spray, and more. Free safety tools and snacks will be provided.

This workshop is exclusive to AAPI people. Space is limited, so please RSVP only if you are certain you will attend (see note about “Cancellation” below).

 

EVENT DETAILS:

DESCRIPTION
The AAPI SAFETY & SELF-DEFENSE WORKSHOP teaches awareness and safety strategies to avoid assaults before they happen. Students will also learn effective physical techniques addressing the most common attack situations: pushes, pulls, grabs, and purse-snatches. Rather than relying on strength, students will learn the principles of leverage, timing, and energy efficiency to defend against a stronger assailant. Regardless of age, size, strength, or physical ability, students can learn the techniques of self-defense while gaining an increased sense of personal confidence and empowerment.

INSTRUCTOR
The course will be taught by Mollii Khangsengsing, the first Laotian female black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) with 17+ years of training and teaching, founder of Sweaty Betties and co-founder of Tuff Love Self Defense.

DAY AND TIME
Sunday, May 26, 12pm-2pm

LOCATION
Four Elements Fitness Gym
322 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Oakland, CA 94612

COST
Free, donation optional.

WHO CAN ATTEND
AAPI people of all genders and all ages 10 and up. No experience necessary.

*Children should be accompanied by a guardian. If you are under 18 and plan to attend without a guardian, please contact us at info@tufflove.org to make arrangements.

WHAT TO WEAR
Comfortable exercise clothing. Masks are required during class.

CANCELLATIONS

If you are unable to attend please cancel your registration through Eventbrite by Friday, May 24, 2024 so we can give your slot to the next person on the waiting list.

NOTE TO PARTICIPANTS

Before starting any exercise program, it is recommended that you consult your physician. You agree that you are voluntarily participating in this training entirely at your own risk and assume all risks of injury, illness, or death. You agree to hold the creators and instructors of this training program harmless. When you register for the class you are assuming the risks associated with any and all activities and/or exercises in which you are participating.