Everyday Self Defense Class

Everyday Self-Defense 

Event Capped at 40. Join the wait list if full and we will let you know when a spot opens up. 
 

You’re invited to join Rochester Women’s Network for this special Everyday Self-Defense workshop and membership drive “bring a friend” event! Learn strategies and skills to help you stay safe in your daily life, including easy-to-learn self-defense moves and how to spot sketchy situations.

$15 for members and not-yet members. Registration required.

Open networking and refreshments included after the workshop.

March 31, 2025

5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Martial Arts America

BayTowne Plaza 

1900 Empire Blvd, Suite 820, 

Webster NY 14580 

Anyone, regardless of age or physical condition or limitation, will benefit from this workshop. Participants should wear loose clothing and sneakers. Please arrive already outfitted as changing areas are limited.

Martial Arts America has been offering instruction and training in Karate since 1980 with three branches serving Rochester, Brighton, Pittsford, Henrietta, Penfield, Fairport and Webster (as well as surrounding towns such as Perinton, Gananda, Macedon, Rush and Irondequoit). Headed by Matt Dorsey (9th Degree black belt) and a staff of expert instructors and managers, including Kelly Williams, Jon Emerson and Monika Winkelman. Martial Arts America offers a number of programs for physical fitness and instruction in Karate.

RWN strives to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals to engage fully. Let us know if there are any accommodations that would make your experience more inclusive.To request an accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact Christina DeGroff at cdegroff@completepayroll.com. 

If you require accommodation, such as a sign language interpreter or dietary restrictions, please register by March 24th to ensure we can meet your needs.

Any new member who signs up at a Membership Drive event now through March will receive $10 off membership. Any new member who signs up anytime during the Membership Drive, either in person at an event or online, will receive a code for $5 off RWN Store items.

About RWN’s 2025 Membership Drive

For any current RWN member (including those who join during the Drive) who brings someone to one of two events focused on "bringing a friend," when that friend signs up for membership at the event, the referring member will be entered into a raffle for a free membership! The two “bring a friend” events will be the first Meet & Mingle, Explore & More in January and the last event of the membership drive, the Self-defense Class.

Refer as many new members as you can, like:

• solopreneurs starting a new business

• corporate professionals expanding their client base

• women in career transition or who are new to Rochester

• virtual workers looking for more social interaction

Any new member who signs up at an event will receive $10 off membership. Any new member who signs up anytime during the Membership Drive, either in person at an event or online, will receive a code for $5 off RWN Store items.

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