self defense
Self-Defense for Trans Women
Type: Informational This Event: * Has LGBTQ content * May be of interest to the LGBTQ community This class presents techniques from the Rape Crisis Center's Chimera Self-Defense program tailored to trans women. ALL women are welcome at ALL Chimera classes, but this class will focus on issues specific to trans women’s lived experiences, from […]
Expanding Your Toolbox: Assertiveness for the Trans Community
McConnell Hall 1010 Mound St., Madison, WI, United StatesType: Informational This Event: * Has LGBTQ content * May be of interest to the LGBTQ community This class presents techniques from the Rape Crisis Center's Chimera Self-Defense program tailored for the needs of transgender people. Class will focus on issues specific to the trans community's lived experiences, from assertive communication techniques to street sense […]
All-Gender Self-Defense Course
McConnell Hall 1010 Mound St., Madison, WI, United StatesType: * Informational * Workshop This Event: May be of interest to the LGBTQ community Chimera® Self-Defense teaches empowerment self-defense designed to address gender-based violence. In addition to physical techniques, students learn assertive boundary-setting and psychological/strategic techniques. Appropriate for all genders and all abilities, ages 12 and up. Class runs for TWO WEEKS: Sundays, April […]
ALL GENDER Chimera Self-Defense Course
Type: Workshop This Event: May be of interest to the LGBTQ community Chimera is an empowerment self-defense program which emphasizes avoidance and teaches awareness, assertiveness, and physical protection skills. All targets of gender-based violence have the right and ability to protect themselves. Techniques are easy to learn and use, and are designed to help the […]
Expanding Your Toolbox: Assertiveness for the Trans Community
Type: Workshop This Event: * Has LGBTQ content * May be of interest to the LGBTQ community Designed for the trans community, this self-defense workshop includes de-escalation and hate crime discussion. No previous self-defense experience necessary. Please pre-register here (class will be cancelled if enrollment is low). FREE.