Teen Empowerment Self-defense Series

May 12, 19 & 26

Join us for our 3-part
Teen Workshop Series

Specifically designed for young female-identifying and non-binary people, this workshop series combines Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu based self-defense techniques with confidence-building and empowerment strategies in three interactive sessions.

📅 Schedule: Sundays, May 12, 19 & 26 at 4:00-6:00 pm // 📍 Location: Flow Martial Arts, 1355 Kingsway, Vancouver.

Learn practical skills in a supportive environment, that prioritizes the female lived experience and mental and physical safety. Ideal for any experience level, this series encourages growth, confidence, and empowerment… and some fun!

Sign up with a friend and get 10% off your registration with code “buddies”.

Click the link below for more info and to register. Spaces are limited so don’t wait long!

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Questions? Email Jess at hello@ariseprograms.com

Discussion and Connection

We start each class with a brief check-in and mindfulness activity before engaging in a brief discussion-based activity. Topics may include dealing with peer conflict, healthy relationships, setting boundaries, etc.

*Age-appropriateness is always considered

Movement and Self-Defense

We then warm up with some fun games before learning 2 or 3 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu based self-defense techniques.

Please note: We focus more on escape and de-escalation strategies rather than winning or engaging in a fight. We do not promote violence in any form.

Practice and Fun

Participants work cooperatively to learn the techniques of the day while having fun connecting with each other and themselves, building confidence and mastery in their skills and sense of self.

We revisit techniques often to build muscle memory and reflexes.

  • "As a mother of 2 girls I was happy to come across Jess and the Arise program! Our daughter learned how to assess situations and practice different methods of self defense in a supportive environment, while having a ton of fun!"

    Parent

  • “My daughters loved the Summer teen self-defence sessions and looked forward to it each week. Jess is a wonderful, cheerful, thoughtful teacher-coach. She and her co-teacher Jillian demonstrated each move and broke it down into simple steps for the group to learn and then practice on each other safely. Arise is inclusive and positive, and beyond self-defence - builds confidence in young women.”

    Parent

  • “The topics and the content are really good and they create awareness on the girls. My daughter’s school does not touch base on those topics that much, so having Jess talk about them reinforces the talks we have as a family. Also, the jiu-jitsu aspect of it, makes it fun and empowers the girls. Well done Jess! We hope to be able to join again in the future!”

    Parent

  • “Jess and the Arise programming are a fantastic resource for kids… Jess is calm, clear and informative with the girls, and fun too. She talks about negative feelings, bullying, how to feel secure and proud, and explains what to do if you're in a physically insecure situation, all with ease and plainly. I highly recommend Jess and Be Your Own Hero for all girls.”

    Parent

  • "My child gives Jess’s class 5 stars and says they would love to go back! They learned how to stand up for themselves and some effective self defence techniques. The class is inclusive and my child said they felt very supported. My child says Jess is a great teacher!"

    Parent