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Fighting and Focus: Self-Defence in the Real World
Reflections
24 minutes 48 seconds
1 month ago
Fighting and Focus: Self-Defence in the Real World
We know the fears and anxieties that come with navigating the streets on our own, being out late in unfamiliar areas, or moving through public transit systems. Let’s talk honestly about those realities, and figure out safety, strategy, and self-defence.
Samira Lavei and Lindsay McCaw run the Unbreakable Women’s Self-Defence series in Toronto; they share practical self-defence tips and emphasize the importance of coming together as a community for safety in numbers.
Can martial arts traditions help people with disabilities take on the world more confidently? Johnny Tai, founder of Night Strike Self-Defence in Richmond, BC, shares how he adapts his thinking, teaching, and problem-solving to address specific vulnerabilities faced by people with disabilities.
Reflections
Listen in on how we make sense of the world, through conversation and the lens of lived experience, weaving our questions with your stories.
