This workshop addresses concerns around confrontations involving weapons. Participants talk openly about the reality of these situations, distinguish between a threat versus an attack, and review basic skills and considerations for survival.

Participants learn:

-Self defense circle

-Levels of danger

-Threat versus attack

-Safety stance & movement

-De-escalation & communication considerations

-Blocks & deflections

-Defensive strikes

-Considerations for defense against blades

-Considerations for defense against firearms