Source: New South Wales Ministerial News
The City is offering a low cost, four week Women’s Self Defence and Situational Awareness Group program designed for women aged 55 plus to promote positive ageing in a fun, safe, and empowering space where they can connect and learn together.
City of Greater Bendigo Community Partnerships Acting Manager Nikki Williams said the program is subsidised by the City and will be delivered by local self-defence school Ova it.
“The program blends Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu-based techniques with practical situational awareness strategies and will equip participants with skills that focus on using leverage, timing, and energy efficiency,” Ms Williams said.
“These are techniques that work for all ages and abilities, recognising and assessing risk in different environments and setting boundaries using verbal and psychological strategies.
“Learning self-defence can empower people. It decreases fear and anxiety and increases confidence, sense of self-efficacy, and self-esteem and helps you feel stronger and more confident in your bodies.”
Classes will take place each Thursday from 5.15pm to 6.15pm. There will be two groups one starting on Thursday May 8 and running each Thursday until May 29 and the other starting on Thursday June 26 and running each Thursday until July 17.
Participants must commit to a course of four sessions.
The cost of each session is $5 per person payable on the day via cash or EFTPOS.
Places are limited and bookings are essential. To book, visit: