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Free workshop. Anyone 18+ may join. This class can be done by any fitness level, but it is a physical class. Facilitated by martial artist and self-defense instructor Chris James.
You can take breaks when needed and jump back in at any time. We endeavor to create a safe space and be respectful at all times, but please be forewarned that we do talk about real-life scenarios that may be triggering to some.
Please only sign up if you are available for the full session (4 hours). If you sign up and are unable to come, please let us know at: wfreesd@gmail.com.
Some sessions will center on the experiences of certain communities within 2SLGBTQ+ communities but no one will be turned away from participating:
- Sunday, February 16: centering Black, Indigenous, and racialized folks
- Sunday, March 30: centering parents and teens
- Sunday, April 27: centering Sex Workers
- Sunday, May 25: centering deaf and hard-of-hearing people, ASL interpretation available
- Sunday, June 8: all are welcome
- Sunday, July 13: all are welcome
- Sunday, August 17: all are welcome
- Sunday, September 21: all are welcome
- Sunday, October 19: centering 2SLGBTQ+ adults over 50 years
- Sunday, November 30: centering 2 spirit, trans, and non-binary people
Happening at The 519 [519 Church St.] from 12 to 4pm.
About the facilitator: Chris James has been emersed in martial arts and volunteering for the last 10+ years, and merged these two passions together 5+ years ago when he started his charity initiative to share his knowledge of self-defense to his community. Along with his incredible volunteers, he has taught self-defense all over the GTA as well as internationally. Chris is thrilled to be partnering with The 519 to expand this initiative and help keep his community safe and secure.
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