This is a self defence workshop geared toward women. This is an intro workshop, ideal for beginners, but beneficial for all skill sets. It will cover physical & mental tactics when being attacked that can be applicable in a wide array of scenarios.
Hi, it’s Quizmaster Jess! After reading about so many incredibly strong women, I was inspired to create a safe space for us to train to have the ability to protect ourselves if attacked. I teamed up with one of my close friends, Julia Vasiliev (another book girly!), to put this together. Her parents run Systema, a martial art geared toward self-defence, so we realized it was the perfect fit. We have private use of the space.
Tickets: $85+tax (Early Bird pricing $75+tax)
What do I learn from these workshops?
Escape from holds
Weapon handling
Knife defence & gun disarming
Emotional & mental tactics
This event includes:
Workshops by professionally trained Systema instructors
Street Safety resources & tips
Physical hand-to-hand practice with instructors and fellow attendees
A couple of bookish surprises ;)
Pizza Party - enjoy snacks, drinks and pizza at the end of the Book Warriors workshop
What is Systema?
Systema is a martial art emphasizing fluid movement, relaxation, and natural body reactions
It focuses on breathing, adaptability in real-world situations, integrating hand-to-hand combat, weapon defence, and a calm psyche
Unlike many martial arts, it does not rely on set techniques or ranks, but encourages intuitive responses
We’re adapting Systema’s core values to create the perfect self-defence workshop geared toward women
Schedule:
11:00am - 11:30am: sign in, meet & greet
11:30pm - 3:00pm: workshops
3:00pm - 4:00pm: pizza & social
PLEASE NOTE, THERE WILL BE PHOTOS & VIDEOS TAKEN and used for socials.
FAQ
What should I bring?
A water bottle is a great idea - but nothing in particular is needed.
What is the dress code?
Comfortable clothing. Think athletic or athletic leisure
Please note that no dark soled shoes are to be worn inside
Socks is recommended
Do I have to have read any specific books?
Zero reading is required! This is an event that has been created and geared toward our bookish community, however it is only inspired by our favourite FMCs. If you don’t know Aelin Galathynius - I suggest reading Throne of Glass because she’s epic.
Will there be men there?
Some of the instructors are men, however all attendees and everyone running the workshop are women.
Refund Policy:
Refunds are available up till 7 days before the event. To request the refund, please email info@quizmasterjess.com 7 days prior to the event start time.
Questions? Email info@quizmasterjess.com