The Basics

A Women’s Introduction to Self Defence and Martial Arts

Who Can Take This Workshop?

The Basics is designed to teach women essential self defence skills while introducing some common concepts and techniques of the martial arts. The course is open to women over the age of 18. Interested participants who are under the age of 18 require the signed consent of a parent or legal guardian. The Basics is created for women, by a woman, and is taught by a female instructor.

What Is Covered In This Workshop?

The Basics is an 8-week program, with classes held once per week. Classes focus on an exciting and dynamic mix of essential self defence skills, such as kicks, strikes, trapping, ground survival, use of environmental weapons and more. In addition to teaching key physical techniques that will help you detect, avoid and escape potentially violent confrontation, The Basics explores factors like situational awareness, dealing with psychological and verbal intimidation, and how to tap in to your ferocious spirit.

Why Not Give It a Try?

Ever wanted to try the martial arts? The Basics gives you the chance to experience some of the core elements shared by many martial arts, such as terminology, footwork, and common techniques, while focusing exclusively on realistic self defence strategies in a women-only environment. In most cases, we let you try a class before you commit to the full course (drop-in fee may apply). Of course, enrolment is limited, so you will need to pre-register by contacting us.

With the emphasis on having fun and working within your own ability, The Basics is designed for beginners of all fitness levels who would like to discover self defence skills and learn about the martial arts in a women-only environment. Longer than our 4-hour Smart Move self defence primer, The Basics lets you dedicate more time to honing important self defence tools, and might just give you the weekly workout you’ve been looking for!

What Is The Cost of This Workshop?

The cost of the 8-week Basics (or Teen Basics on the Teen Basics page)
course is $80.   Sign up with a friend or friends and save $5 per person!
For schools and community organizations ask about our  special course rates
when you book a course for your not-for-profit  group. Sisu Women's Self
Defence offers a variety of  clinics and workshops focused on self defence
for teen girls.  Contact us at info@sisuwsd.com for  details.