Women's Self-Defense Workshop
💥 Women's Self-Defense Workshop with Janani Anand
📅 Friday, February 20, 2026 | 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM MST
📍 Hearth Cowork & Cowellness, 5720 75 Street NW, Edmonton
💫 About the Event
This practical self-defense workshop focuses on the fundamentals of protecting yourself, with specific attention on how to safely and effectively respond to an oncoming punch. You’ll be guided through foundational techniques and a short defensive sequence designed to build awareness, confidence, and quick decision-making in real-life scenarios. Be ready for a dynamic class where you can also have fun and meet new people!
🌸 What to Expect
Active Learning: A short warm-up workout and partner work focusing on basic self-defense principles.
Practical Skills: A short, easy-to-follow defensive sequence you can apply to real-life scenarios.
Empowerment: A supportive and empowering environment to build confidence in your body.
Connection: A chance to meet new people in a fun, dynamic setting.
🫂 Who It’s For
This workshop is open to all levels—especially women looking to feel more confident, prepared, and grounded in their body. No prior experience is required!
🧘 What to Bring
Water bottle
Indoor shoes or socks
Comfortable clothing you can move in
Please keep hand/wrist jewellery to a minimum and have hair tied up
🥤 What's Included
Light refreshments (water and snacks) will be provided for all participants.
🎟 Tickets & Accessibility
Tickets: $10 | Pay-what-you-can options available
50% of ticket sales will be donated to the Hearth Accessible Wellness Fund, supporting more inclusive access to wellness experiences.
The remaining 50% will be donated to Ritchie Community League Ritchie Community League (they also offer women's self-defense workshops!) https://www.ritchie-league.com/donate
👤 About Your Host — Janani Anand
Janani Anand has been practicing karate for over 15 years and is deeply passionate about sharing practical self-defense skills with her community. She has taught through her own karate club and facilitated self-defense workshops at Iskwew Health. Her teaching goes beyond technique, with a strong focus on awareness, confidence, and feeling empowered in everyday situations.
🌿 About Hearth
Hearth is a cowork and cowellness space rooted in care, accessibility, and community. We host pay-what-you-can events in wellness, education, and the arts — with proceeds supporting local needs.
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