About Empowerment Self-defense
The workshops, led by Sexual Harassment and Rape Prevention (SHARP) and Gracie Survival Tactics Level 1-certified instructors, aim to teach participants situational awareness and prevention skills to leave them better equipped to deal with everything from harassment to potentially violent people to sexual assault. Participants will take part in verbal exercises, physical drills and discussion.
DPSS regularly provides group presentations free of charge to students, faculty and staff on a variety of safety and well-being issues, including empowerment and self-defense.
Upcoming Classes
| Date | Time | Class | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, October 27 | 5pm-6:30pm | Pepper Spray & Self Defense | Public Safety Building, 1239 Kipke, Ann Arbor MI 48109 (Second Floor Conference Room) | (free) |
| Monday, November 2 | 6pm-7pm | Striking Drills With Pads | LSA Building, 500 S. State St., Ann Arbor MI 49109, Room 1040 | *Partnering with LSA Student Government (free) |
| Tuesday, November 3 | 4pm-5:30pm | Self Defense | Michigan Union, 530 S. State St., Ann Arbor MI 49109, (Sophia B. Jones Room, first floor) | *Partnering with Beyond the Diag (free) |
| Monday, November 9 | 5:30pm-7:30pm | Self Defense | Kinesiology Building, Room 4600 | Registration required, $35 fee |
| Wednesday, November 11 | 11am-12:30pm | Self Defense Workshop | James and Ann Duderstadt Center, 2281 Bonisteel Blvd., Ann Arbor MI 48109, Room 1180 | *Partnering with Michigan Engineering C.A.R.E. Center (free) |
| Wednesday, November 11 | 7pm-8pm | Pepper Spray Workshop | LSA Building, 500 S. State St., Ann Arbor MI 49109, Room 1174 | *Partnering with LSA Student Government (free) |
| Tuesday, November 17 | 6pm-7:30pm | Self Defense | Public Safety Building, 1239 Kipke, Ann Arbor MI 48109 (Second Floor Conference Room) | (free) |
| Tuesday, December 8 | 5:30pm-7:00pm | Striking Drills with Pads | Public Safety Building, 1239 Kipke, Ann Arbor MI 48109 (Second Floor Conference Room) | (free) |
Empowerment Self-defense FAQs
Why should I take an empowerment self-defense workshop?
- Improve your situational awareness skills
- Identify threatening situations
- Learn physical and verbal strategies to counter violence
- Build Self-Confidence
- Develop decision-making skills
What types of workshops are available?
There are several different workshops that are offered through our Empowerment Self-defense program, such as:
- Self Defense - physical
- Aerobic Boxing - physical
- Pressure Point - physical
- Striking Drills with pads - physical
- Pepper Spray - lecture & physical
- Personal Safety - lecture
- Assertiveness - lecture
How can I sign up for a workshop?
Students can sign up for workshops through Sessions @ Michigan.
Please continue to check this site for an updated schedule of workshops.