These workshops, led by Sexual Harassment and Rape Prevention (SHARP) and Gracie Survival Tactics Level 1-certified instructors, aim to teach participants situational awareness and prevention skills to leave them better equipped to deal with everything from harassment to potentially violent people to sexual assault. Participants will take part in verbal exercises, physical drills and discussion.
DPSS regularly provides group presentations free of charge to students, faculty and staff on a variety of safety and well-being issues, including empowerment and self-defense.
To request training, click on this link.
Empowerment Self Defense schedule for the Winter term.
IMSB Conference Room A
Wednesday, February 11, 12:00-1:30pm, Self Defense
Tuesday, February 17, 5:00-6:30pm, Aerobic Boxing
Thursday, March 19, 4:00-5:30pm, Strike Pads
Monday, March 30, 12:00-1:30pm, Pressure Point
Wednesday, April 2, 5:00-6:30pm, Aids & Tools
Monday, April 6, 4:30-6:00pm, Self Defense
Kinesiology Community programs
In addition to the scheduled activities taking place at IMSB, there are also two sessions offered through the School of Kinesiology. These programs are available to all students, regardless of your school, college or program. Please note that there is a $30 charge to participate in these two sessions.
Kinesiology Building, 830 N. University Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, ROOM 4600
https://www.kines.umich.edu/about/community-programs/kcp-activity-classes#empowerment-self-defense-ages-18
- Thursday, February 19, 5:30-7:30pm $30
- Monday, March 23, 6:00-8:00pm $30