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Join Quantum Martial Arts for our May 2024 - 3 part Empowerment Self Defense series. Providing basic self defense to the community is part of Quantum’s mission. We have our unique brand of Empowerment Self Defense that inspires and keeps people safe.
May 8th - 7:15 - 9:15pm - Self Defense Basics
May 15th - 7:15 - 9:15pm - 2nd Level - Defense from the ground.
May 22nd - 7:15-9:15pm - 3rd Level: Escapes from the ground.
In these clases, participants will:
1. Strengthen their internal personal power, confidence and sense of security
2. Understand the use of situational awareness, stance and voice in self defense
3. Understand and have the confidence to use the basic physical defensive techniques and how to use them in combination
4. Have fun, bond with fellow participants, and enjoy the somatic experience
SELF-DEFENSE 101: BASICS (SINGLE CLASS OR FIRST OF SERIES)
Learn how to use your voice, stand in defensive stances, use low level self defense, and execute basic techniques in combination. Self-defense can be triggering. We encourage everyone to engage at their own desired level.
SELF-DEFENSE 201: 2ND LEVEL
Prerequisite: Self-defense 101. Learn social justice agent/target theory, intermediate self defense techniques, introduction to joint locks, rolling and falling basics & defenses from the ground. Self-defense can be triggering. We encourage everyone to engage at their own comfort level.
SELF-DEFENSE 301: INTERMEDIATE
Prerequisite: Self-defense 101 and 201. Learn more anti-oppression skills, arm bars and weaves, and ground fighting defenses & escapes. Self-defense can be triggering. We encourage everyone to engage at their own comfort level.
Join Quantum Martial Arts for our May 2024 - 3 part Empowerment Self Defense series. Providing basic self defense to the community is part of Quantum’s mission. We have our unique brand of Empowerment Self Defense that inspires and keeps…
Location
Quantum Martial Arts Seattle
Suite A
Directions
Quantum is easily accessible by Bus Routes 7, 14, 27, 48, 984. Parking entrance is off of 18th Avenue in the Retail Parking garage.
How to Join
Twice a year, Quantum provides a 3 part self-defense series to the public. Please register beforehand at quantumseattle.org/selfdefense because space does fill up. Everyone 12 years old and up is welcome, and no experience is necessary.
Our Executive Director, Alison McCaffree teaches fun, inspiring, and practical classes. Remember to wear workout clothes or something that allows you to move easily. Also, please bring a water bottle.
The front entrance to Quantum martial Arts is off of Jackson street about 100 yards north of the corner of 18th and Jackson on the north side. Parking is available for free in the Retail parking garage which can be accessed off of 18th Ave.
Twice a year, Quantum provides a 3 part self-defense series to the public. Please register beforehand at quantumseattle.org/selfdefense because space does fill up. Everyone 12…
