Seniors Self-Defense Workshop

Program Type:

Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Adults, Older Adults
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Program Description

Event Details

Join Lindsey of Strictly Self Defense to rebuild your self confidence by learning prevention strategies, along with simple, effective strikes and escapes. Those who are differently abled and use walking aids are welcome to attend. All techniques can be modified to be used effectively by each attendee.

Attendees will participate in a series of discussions and be introduced to basic physical self-defense skills and techniques. Training will focus on three key areas: Mindset, Skill Set and Planning. Specific topics may include Situational Awareness, Bystander Intervention, Trauma Responses, Simple Effective Strikes, How to Escape Common Grabs, and much more. The purpose of the training is to empower the attendees through self defense training. 

Attendees must sign a waiver to participate. Waivers can be signed by clicking here, or attendees may sign upon arrival at the program. 

Disclaimer(s)

Physical Activity

By joining this class, you declare that you are physically fit and ready to participate and understand any physical activity may involve some risk of injury. You may rest at any time during the class. It is your responsibility to consult with your physician with respect to any past or present injury, illness, health problem, or any other condition or medication that may affect your participation.

The participant assumes all risks of injury and illness that may result from such participation. The participant agrees to waive and release the Oak Park Public Library, its officers, employees, trustees, and agents and shall hold such persons/entity harmless from any and all liability for any claim, suit, or other cause of action which might arise from injuries, illness, damages, or loss which may occur on account of participation in such activities.