Practical Self
Defense Workshop

Event lasts 3 hours

Ages 18+

$150 per person

Location

Address

Dance Studio
264 Dore St, San Francisco, CA 94103

*Location subject to change with 24 hours notice

The Practical Self Defense Workshop starts from first awareness prevention and progresses all the way to point of contact, teaching you simple but effective defense techniques every step of the way.

In this 3-hour workshop you will learn:

• How your biological self defense system signals danger

• How to tell the difference between intuition and paranoia

• What a fighting stance actually looks like and what it's for

• Self defense techniques for grabs, pins, chokes and defending against groups

• The best way to use every day items to defend yourself

Pretty Deadly is for people who aren't looking for drama, scary stories or complicated self defense moves, but want a few reliable, effective techniques that are easy to learn and easy to remember so they can just get on with their day. We work with every body type and ability level to help keep you feeling strong, confident and safe.

Agenda

Pretty Deadly Self Defense is a women's self defense training and instructor certification program* designed by women to deliver trauma-informed, inclusive self defense that addresses the things women actually face, designed for the way women actually learn, and that's actually fun. Launched in Berlin, Germany in 2016, Pretty Deadly has grown to embrace an international community of instructors and students around the world.

Learn more about Pretty Deadly Self Defense and our mission at prettydeadlyselfdefense.com

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*Pretty Deadly Self Defense is an inclusive organization that supports the LGBTQIA+ community and male-identifying allies.

Susie Kahlich is the founder of Pretty Deadly Self Defense, a user-friendly self defense system she developed based on her experience as a violent crime survivor and her 25 years of martial arts training. She is certified in domestic violence awareness and support, trauma awareness and support, and has provided resilience, self defense, security and de-escalation training for international airline crews, NGO field workers, UN Women, and the Siemens South Africa EmpowerHER program.

Why we're different

This episode of the Pretty Deadly podcast addresses a common misconception in self defense: that hitting specific targets, pressure points and even the groin are even possible in real life situations.

Frequently asked questions

What do I wear?

Fitness clothes are not required, but if you're more comfortable in sports or activewear, be sure to wear something you have a full range of movement in. You're very welcome to wear the clothes you wear every day so you feel confident moving in regular clothes too.

Do I need martial arts experience?

Nope! While Pretty Deadly Self Defense is based on martial arts movements and techniques, it is designed with the sole purpose of making those techniques accessible, easy to learn, and effective. Anyone can do them!

Will I get hurt?

We encourage safe training, which includes slow, controlled movements while learning the techniques as well as learning how to be a good training partner: how to hold a kick pad, how to receive/respond in a safe way, how to communicate your own limits to your partner.

What if I get triggered?

You never have to do anything you're not comfortable with. Your safety and comfort are our priority, including your emotional safety. All of our certified instructors have completed a 30-hour comprehensive certification course that includes trauma awareness & support, and we're here to support you.

How can I contact you?

You can reach us on WhatsApp at 1(650) 732 8996 or by email at hi@teamprettydeadly.com.

What is your refund policy?

We refund 100% of the workshop fee for cancellations up to 24 hours before the start of the workshop.