27 Jan – Better You: Self-defence Workshop (Women only)

  • Date Tuesday, 27 January 2026
  • Time 5:30pm 8pm
  • Address 66 Great Suffolk St, London SE1 0BL
Register using password: Bankside

Join this women’s trauma-informed self defence workshop and tune in to your instincts, set boundaries, create safety, and move through life with confidence.

Tap into your power
You have the power. Together you’ll practice feeling it and using it to validate your instincts, and make choices that serve you. You’ll come away with powerful moves to defuse a situation and work with your nervous system to create space to think and act.

Self defence your way
Come exactly as you are. You’ll be welcomed there. You’ll have options every step of the way to match your energy levels and honour your instincts. Wear any comfortable clothes and shoes that you feel comfortable moving in, and bring along some water.

Empowering, evidence-based, and trauma informed
Empowerment Self Defence is a set of methods and mindsets addressing the spectrum of violence which women tend to face. Coupling these with proven techniques for working with trauma in movement, the programme creates a supportive space where women can connect to their bodies and build skills to thrive.

This event is part of Better You, our wellbeing programme designed to help you kickstart the new year with energy and positivity. January is an ideal time to explore new activities and sharpen your skills, and Better You is here to support you every step of the way. Our range of free activities offers something for everyone, and we’d love for you to join us for other events too!

Our events often fill up quickly, and with nearly 1,000 members, we want everyone to have the chance to join. To make this fair, please book a maximum of three in-person events during Better You.

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