Women's Self Defence Empowerment Workshop

We are delighted to be collaborating with Blossom Training and Development during the 16 Days of Action and invites you to take part in a practical and empowering self-defence for Women Workshop.

The 16 days of action is an annual global campaign held from 25 November to 10 December, focused on ending violence against women and girls.

The workshop is designed to help women build confidence, increase personal safety awareness, and learn effective self-protection techniques in a supportive environment.

This interactive session is suitable for all fitness levels and focuses on practical skills that can be applied in real-life situations.

What You'll Learn

• The Law – use of reasonable force
• Behaviour Management
• Brain Theory - Flight, Fight, Freeze
• Verbal Abuse
• Verbal defence techniques
• Physical abuse
• Physical defence techniques
• The dangers of self defence key chains
• How to report an incident
• Personal values
• Mental Health and Well Being

Timings:

• 9.00am – 9:30: Coffee, Registration and Introduction
• 9.30 – 11:00: Self Defence Workshop
• 11:00 – 11:30: Coffee Break
• 11:30 – 1:00: Self Defence Workshop
• 1 – 2pm: Lunch (provided for all attendees)

Dress code: Dress for comfort. Gym wear is not necessary just be comfortable.

Cost: Event attendance is free of charge.

Why Attend?

• Learn practical self-defence skills.
• Improve personal safety awareness.
• Build confidence and self-assurance.
• Develop strategies for managing threatening situations.

Biographies

Led By Madeleine France, Founder and Lead Trainer of Blossom UK and Rachael Allen Blossoms Managing Director.

Madeline is a respected and passionate community figure. She leads a diverse weekly class for participants aged 18 to 62, from various ethnic and social backgrounds. Beyond being an instructor, Maddie is an inspirational leader.

Rachel and has a military background, serving 15 years in the British Army with eight deployments across the Balkans and Middle East. During her time, she received a number of commendations and was quickly promoted to SNCO.

The training is scenario based taking delegates on a journey from non-vocal defensive stances to the use of voice as a deterrent and includes physical techniques which are used as a last resort.

Blossom is a community not just a training provider and we hope you'll join us for this informative, engaging and empowering event.

Whilst the Workshop is focused on self-defence for women the event is open for all attend.