BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P3D REFRESH-INTERVAL:P3D CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20160618T183000Z DTEND:20160618T200000Z X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:Five Fingers of Self-Defense Workshop for the LGBTQ Community DESCRIPTION:This low-cost 90 minute workshop provides an overview of mental\, verbal\, and physical self-defense techniques designed to help participants defend themselves from threats and move through the world with less fear and more confidence. We use the Five Fingers of Self-Defense to teach people how to accurately assess their risk and respond to violence before it escalates\, while also teaching physical techniques to defend against direct assault. Our goal is to reduce both the prevalence and the harm of violence. Great for those new to the city\, or anyone who wants to feel safer\, stronger\, and more respected in their everyday lives\, and to know they can respond to emergency situations if they arise. Open to LGBTQ adults and teens of all genders\, ages 15+ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This low-cost 90 minute workshop provides an overview of mental\, verbal\, and physical self-defense techniques designed to help participants defend themselves from threats and move through the world with less fear and more confidence. \; \; \; We use the Five Fingers of Self-Defense to teach people how to accurately assess their risk and respond to violence before it escalates\, while also teaching physical techniques to defend against direct assault. \; Our goal is to reduce both the prevalence and the harm of violence. \; Great for those new to the city\, or anyone who wants to feel safer\, stronger\, and more respected in their everyday lives\, and to know they can respond to emergency situations if they arise. \;  \;Open to LGBTQ adults and teens of all genders\, ages 15+ LOCATION:Thousand Waves Self-Defense Center\, NFP 1220 W. Belmont Ave Chicago\, IL 60657 UID:e.1819.2954 SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20260422T095623Z URL:https://members.lakeviewroscoevillage.org/events/details/five-fingers-of-self-defense-workshop-for-the-lgbtq-community-06-18-2016-2954 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR