* THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST! REGISTRATION IS NOW FULL. *

Join the Peer Support Centre, Let’s Get Consensual, and Vikes in this Queer-Friendly Self Defence class!

During this class you will learn why self defence is important and a variety of different strikes to help you feel more safe and confident in your abilities. 

Sign-up to register for the self-defence class on Saturday, Feb 12th from 2-5 pm in the CARSA Gwynne Studio!

*Please note that this event is only available to UVIC students, will have a maximum capacity of 20 participants and requires proof of double vaccination.

About the instructor:
“Hi! My name is Larisa Murdoch and I’ll be your instructor for this Queer-Friendly Self Defence Course. I’m in my 5th year at the University of Victoria where I’m studying Biology and Business. I have been in Martial Arts since I was six years old and received my first degree black belt at the age of twelve. I’ve been teaching Self Defence and Kickboxing at CARSA since I started at UVic and I truly believe it’s a skill set that everyone should learn! ”

Itinerary:
We’ve got a lot of course material to get through in 3 hours. I will be covering the basics of general self defence, 9 strikes that will work on anyone, how to get out of certain grabs and holds, and finally, a little bit of ground defence.

COVID-19 Safety Measures
In response to the recent increase in COVID-19 cases across the University of Victoria community, Athletics & Recreation is instituting the following updates to CARSA facility protocols as a precautionary measure effective Monday, December 13th. Masks will once again be required AT ALL TIMES, including during workouts, and while participating in all programs (i.e. fitness classes) and open recreation activities, including while playing squash. It is imperative to practice social distancing (two metres apart) while using the Fitness Weight Centre. Please keep a safe physical distance from others around you at all times. Sharing of activity spaces, including spotting during lifts, is not permitted. Individual spray bottles and towels will once again be provided for enhanced cleaning. All existing safety measures (cleaning spaces pre/post workouts, etc.) remain in effect. All participants are to be UVic students, complete the VIKES recreation waiver, and follow the above COVID guidelines.