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Attend 5 Wednesday Evenings, 6:30-8:00 PM Open to all women and girls ages 13 or older. $100 for Five Sessions (no charge for enrolled FEMA students). Scholarships are available and anyone who has taken ANY of our self defense classes before can receive a 50% discount on new classes. This is required information for FEMA assistant teachers and teachers of any Self Defense training -- if you would like to become a FIVE FINGERS INSTRUCTOR, please see Shifu Kore’ for details.  click here
We are a collaborative partner within the women's self defense movement. Our classes are taught by women for women and girls in a safe and powerful space. We teach with the philosophy that everyone who walks through the door has their own toolbox for self-defense and wellness. FEMA facilitates a process by which every participant can add to that toolbox, as well as being given the opportunity to share some of the unique and creative lessons that each participant has, based upon their own life experiences. The Five Fingers of Self-Defense are: Mind - Use your mind to assess, trust your intuition, practice awareness drills, stay centered, think through choices and options, plan, etc. Voice - Use verbal and non-verbal communication skills to de-escalate a situation, give clear commands, set boundaries, distract, etc. Escape - Learn all different ways to re-position/escape from grabs, inappropriate touch, how to shift/balance/re-redirect energy, etc. Fight - Learn the natural weapons and targets on everyone's body. Learn how to respond, if necessary, when on your feet, and also on the ground. Tell - Tell your story, give descriptions, discuss strategies, honor the past stories of women, celebrate present moment victories and success, look forward to ongoing health and wellness. Upcoming SeminarsMake a plan now to attend: 2009 Dates Spring Session 2009
| Summer Session 2009
| Winter Session 2009
| Mar 25 - Mind
Apr 1 - Voice
Apr 8 - Escape
Apr 15 - Fight
Apr 22 - Tell & Review
| Jul 22 - Mind
Jul 29 - Voice
Aug 5 - Escape
Aug 12 - Fight
Aug 19 - Tell & Review
| Nov 18 - Mind
Nov 25 - Voice
Dec 2 - Escape
Dec 9 - Fight
Dec 16 - Tell & Review
Register for the winter 2009
| 2010 Dates Spring Session 2010
| Summer Session 2010 | Winter Session 2010 | Mar 25 - Mind
Mar 31 - Voice
Apr 7 - Escape
Apr 14 - Fight
Apr 21 - Tell & Certificate Promotions Register for spring 2010 | Jul 21 - Mind
Jul 28 - Voice
Aug 4 - Escape
Aug 11 - Fight
Aug 18 - Tell & Certificate Promotions Register for summer 2010
| Nov 17 - Mind
Nov 24 - Voice
Dec 1 - Escape
Dec 8 - Fight
Dec 15 - Tell & Certificate Promotions
Register for winter 2010 | All sessions will be held at FEMA on consecutive Wednesdays from 6:30-8:00 PM. Make-up classes are held on Fridays from 6:00-7:30pm following each Wednesday class. Wear comfortable clothing that you can move in. Please come 15 minutes early on the first night to allow time to register. $100 for the series if registered by March 1 for the Spring Session, by July 1 for the Summer Session or by November 1 for the Winter Session . $125 after March 1, July 1st or November 1st, respectively. Individual classes can be taken for $30 each. To register, get directions, or for more information, contact us by phone at 612.729.7233 or send an email. You can also register and pay online. Schedule a Seminar Please call for information on other upcoming seminars or to schedule an event. Cost for group seminars at FEMA is $150 minimum for 1-10 participants, and $15 per person from 11-25 participants. Cost for community self-defense courses outside of FEMA is now $500 for non-profit organizations or $800 for businesses. There is a $150 non-refundable deposit. FEMA is a non-profit 501c3 organization. All donations are tax-deductible (tuition and seminar fees do not apply). Spread the Word Tell a friend about FEMA's women's self defense! Invite a friend to take a class with you -- it's a great experience to share! PDF Flyers: Spring 2010 | Summer 2010 | Winter 2010 |
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