WOMEN’S SELF DEFENSE WORKSHOP

Hosted by Sun House Fitness — Donation Optional

Date & Time
Tuesday, November 11 at 6:30 PM

Location
Sun House Fitness
3605 Carolina Beach Road

Who This Class Is For

  • Open to women and teens of all fitness and experience levels

  • Beginners welcome — no previous martial arts training required

  • Ideal for anyone who wants practical, real-world skills to feel safer and more confident

Class Format (60 minutes)

  • 5 minutes: Basic stretch and full-body warm-up

  • 15 minutes: Six fundamental blocking techniques — high, middle, low, bar guard, X-high, X-low

  • 15 minutes: Proper striking form and controlled partner practice (focus on technique, not force)

  • 25 minutes: Practical escapes from the most common grabs and chokes, taught to avoid taking the attacker to the ground for safety and mobility

REGISTER BELOW!

You must pre-register for this workshop and a waiver will be sent in a subsequent email.

What to Bring / What to Expect

  • Comfortable workout clothes and athletic shoes (no jewelry or dangling items)

  • Water bottle and a small towel

  • Instruction will be safety-first: partner work will be cooperative and supervised; techniques are taught for practical effectiveness and personal safety

  • Space is limited — early arrival or RSVP recommended

About the Instructor — Danielle Edwards

Danielle Edwards began training in Goshin-Ryu Karate in 2011, when she was 11 years old. In 2015 she stepped into a teaching role as the junior instructor, running both youth and adult classes under supervision. In 2018 Danielle earned her 1st-degree black belt and served as her dojo’s primary instructor for the following five years. By the time the dojo closed in 2023 she had reached 2nd-degree black belt and has continued training independently. Danielle brings more than a decade of hands-on experience, a calm and patient teaching style, and a practical focus on techniques that build confidence, awareness, and personal safety.

About Sun House Fitness

Sun House Fitness is committed to building strength, confidence, and community. This donation-optional workshop reflects that mission: a welcoming, supportive environment where participants learn effective, realistic self-defense skills and connect with others in the community.