
How to Host A Workshop
Here Is What You Do:
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Establish audience: ages and genders.
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Find a location for the workshop.
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Open space
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Access to water and restrooms
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Select potential dates, 3-hour time frame.
*Time frame can be modified.
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Contact One Light Self-Defense with dates to be confirmed.
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Advertise/invite.
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Encourage participants to register/RSVP at least one week before the event.
Requirements:
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Minimum of 20 participants are required one week prior to the workshop
While workshops are free, participants have the opportunity to make a donation to help support One Light’s mission of preparing people to avoid, face, or heal from physical violence.
Occasionally, host organizations prefer to make a donation on behalf of the participants.
100% of donations go to victims of domestic violence, human trafficking, rape, molestation, or incest.
Here Is What We Do:
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Offer a team proportionate to the number of registered participants
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Provide equipment, name tags, and waivers.
*Waivers for unaccompanied minors require a parent/guardian signature prior to workshop.The waiver is available on the website.
3-hour workshop (release and run philosophy):
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Safety awareness
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Avoidance tactics
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Striking techniques
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Self-defense misconceptions
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Strikes and targets
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Defensive techniques: grabs, chokes, hair pulls, bear hugs
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Self-defense workshops are adapted to meet the specific needs of men and women of varying ages, professions, or needs upon request.
One Light Waiver Form
A signed waiver form is required for each participant.