Self-defense: Politics and practice

Our experiences of violence impacts our lives, and our activism. To challenge patriarchy, colonialism and capitalism we need to be able to defend ourselves and our communities. Join us for a physical self-defense workshop and a discussion about gender norms and the right to anger, to healthy aggression and to countering the pathologizing of women who fight back.

Location: University of Toronto, St. George Campus.  Exact room location given within a week of the training date to those who have registered. We will also post the training location online on our website.

Trainer: Jen Danch is an activist, amateur boxer and survivor of gender-based violence. She is currently the Coordinator of Shape Your Life - a free recreational boxing project for women and trans survivors of violence. www.torontonewsgirls.com/shapeyourlife

Suggested donation: organizations and wage earners: $20; unwaged: $10. No one turned away for lack of funds.

Register: http://www.toolsforchange.net/2011/12/08/self-defense-politics-and-practice/