In a world where safety and confidence are paramount, the Center for Violence Prevention and Self Defense (CVPSD) has partnered with Robert Wood Johnson fitness to offer a unique opportunity for women to empower themselves and their families.
The Mother-Daughter Self-Defense Class, a 2.5-hour program, combines an insightful lecture with hands-on training, addressing real-life situations that women of all ages may encounter. This specially designed course is both an educational and bonding experience, aimed at equipping participants with practical skills and knowledge to stay safe and confident.
What to Expect
This comprehensive session is tailored to meet the needs of women across generations. From developing situational awareness to mastering self-defense techniques, the class provides a robust approach to personal safety.
Key topics include:
Critical Situational Awareness Skills: Learn how to remain alert and recognize potential threats in your environment. Situational awareness is the cornerstone of personal safety, helping participants anticipate and avoid danger before it escalates.
Recognizing and Responding to Potential Threats: Understand how to identify suspicious behavior and take proactive steps to protect yourself and your loved ones.
Managing Fear and Stress: Discover effective strategies to stay calm under pressure and turn fear into focused action. The ability to manage stress in high-stakes situations is a crucial component of self-defense.
Setting and Reinforcing Boundaries: Learn how to assert yourself through clear verbal and non-verbal communication, creating a protective barrier against potential threats.
Deterrence and Disengagement: Understand the importance of presenting yourself as a less desirable target and utilizing strategies to disengage from potentially dangerous situations. This includes adopting confident body language, avoiding escalation, and knowing when and how to safely retreat.
Spotting Pre-Incident and Pre-Attack Indicators: Gain insight into common warning signs that often precede an attack, empowering participants to act early and decisively.
Verbal De-escalation and Protective Body Language: Master techniques to defuse confrontational situations using words and body posture, reducing the likelihood of physical escalation.
Simple and Effective Striking Techniques: Practice straightforward, powerful strikes designed to disable an attacker quickly and create an opportunity to escape.
Practical Escape Techniques: Learn how to break free from holds, grabs, or restraints, ensuring you have the tools to protect yourself in close-contact scenarios.
A Unique Bonding Experience
Beyond the skills taught, this class provides an invaluable bonding opportunity for mothers and daughters to connect on a deeper level. Working together through the lecture and hands-on training fosters communication, trust, and mutual understanding, all while reinforcing the importance of shared safety.
Why This Matters
The Mother-Daughter Self-Defense Class is more than a training session; it’s a proactive step toward creating safer communities. By addressing the specific challenges and threats women face, CVPSD and Robert Wood Johnson are empowering individuals to take charge of their safety and well-being. Participants leave with not only practical skills but also a renewed sense of confidence and preparedness.
Join Us
This program is designed for women of all ages, making it an ideal fit for mothers, daughters, aunts, nieces, and grandmothers alike. Whether you’re new to self-defense or looking to refresh your skills, this class offers valuable insights and techniques tailored to your needs.
Empower yourself and your family—because safety is a shared responsibility. For more information about upcoming sessions or to register, please contact CVPSD or Robert Wood Johnson’s fitness community programs team. Together, let’s build confidence, resilience, and a safer future.
Public classes are available for non members of RWJ.
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The Center for Violence Prevention and Self Defense (CVPSD) offers a variety of public training programs designed to empower individuals with practical self-defense skills and violence prevention strategies. These classes are open to anyone looking to improve their personal safety, ranging from beginners to those with prior experience. The courses focus on a holistic approach to self-defense, covering essential topics like verbal de-escalation, situational awareness, and setting boundaries, alongside physical defense techniques. Participants are taught how to recognize and respond to potential threats while maintaining a calm and confident demeanor. Whether through workshops, seminars, or hands-on classes, CVPSD provides the tools and knowledge needed to navigate real-world scenarios safely and effectively. These public offerings ensure that people of all backgrounds have access to life-saving skills that can help prevent violence in their everyday lives.