Self Defence Workshop for Women – Saturday July 26, 2025

Self Defence Workshop for Women 

IN-PERSON ONLY.

This empowering self-defence workshop is designed specifically for women. Whether you’re a complete beginner or have some experience, this session will offer valuable insights and practical skills for all levels.

You’ll learn both physical and mental strategies to help you stay safe, calm, and in control during threatening situations. The techniques are simple, effective, and adaptable to a wide range of real-life scenarios—no special strength or background required.

Led by highly experienced Systema instructors, this workshop is more than just a training session. It’s an opportunity to reclaim your space, sharpen your instincts, and connect with a community of strong, supportive women.

Whether you’re laying the foundation or refreshing your skills, you’ll leave feeling more prepared, more powerful, and more aware.

Ticket Fees 

🐦 Early Bird: $75 + tax CAN – equivalent to $63 USD (limited quantity available—act fast!)
🎟 General Admission: $85 + tax CAN – equivalent to $72 USD

📍Location:
Systema HQ Toronto Gym
39 Glen Cameron Road, Unit #2
Thornhill, ON L3T 1P1 Canada
905-881-4711

Free parking is available anywhere around the building.

EVENT PROGRAM

📅 Saturday, July 26th:
     11am – Registration and welcome
     11:30am – Street Safety
     12pm  – Lesson 1
     12:45pm – Break
     1pm – Lesson 2
     2:30pm – Bookish games & training ring
3pm  – Pizza Party
     4pm – Wrap 

Lesson 1 Topics: 

• Warm-up
• Breathing exercises
• Overcoming fear of contact
  • Partner drills
  • Grabs & pushes

Lesson 2 Topics: 

• Escape from holds
• Weapon handling
  • Knife defence & Gun disarming

What do I learn from these workshops?

• Situational awareness
• Escape from holds
• Weapon handling
• Knife defence & gun disarming
• Emotional & mental tactics

This event includes:

• Workshops by professionally trained Systema instructors
• Street Safety resources & tips
• Physical hand-to-hand practice with instructors and fellow attendees
• A couple of bookish surprises 😉
• Pizza Party – enjoy snacks, drinks and pizza at the end of the Book Warriors workshop

What is Systema?

Systema is a martial art emphasizing fluid movement, relaxation, and natural body reactions. It focuses on breathing, adaptability in real-world situations, integrating hand-to-hand combat, weapon defence, and a calm psyche. Unlike many martial arts, it does not rely on set techniques or ranks, but encourages intuitive responses. We’re adapting Systema’s core values to create the perfect self-defence workshop geared toward women.

PLEASE NOTE, THERE WILL BE PHOTOS & VIDEOS TAKEN and used for socials.

🎙️Hosted by: Quizmaster Jess & Systema HQ Toronto