Women's 7-Week Self-Defence Program Semester 2, 2026 (City Campus)

18 Aug 2026 - 29 Sep 2026
05:00pm - 06:00pm
$30
Melbourne City

RMIT's 7‑week Women's Self-Defence Program empowers female and female‑identifying students with practical mental and physical skills.

Build Confidence. Strengthen Awareness. Learn Practical Self Defence.

Limited spots, register now!

This 7‑week Self Defence Program empowers female and female‑identifying students to build confidence, situational awareness, and resilience while learning effective self-defence techniques.

Suitable for all experience levels, it equips students to respond safely and confidently to real‑world situations in a supportive, inclusive environment

What you'll learn

Mental empowerment:

Situational awareness, safety strategies, early detection, boundary setting, de‑escalation techniques, and practical ways to manage fear. The program focuses on trusting your instincts, building confidence, and strengthening belief in gender‑based equity.

Physical self‑defence:

Learn effective techniques from Wing Chun Kung Fu, a martial art created by a woman. Techniques include palm strikes, leopard strikes, front and back kicks, knee strikes, and back strikes, with an emphasis on balance, strong stances, and using your strongest body parts against an attacker's weakest points.

Program goal

By the end of the 7 weeks, you'll have foundational self‑defence skills against common attacks and greater confidence to turn fear and anxiety into decisive action.

Who can join

Female and female‑identifying RMIT students only
Beginners and experienced martial artists
All fitness levels welcome
International and domestic students

What to wear

Comfortable clothing and runners.

Dates, time, location and registration

Dates:

Tuesday 18 August
Tuesday 25 August
Tuesday 1 September
Tuesday 8 September
Tuesday 15 September
Tuesday 22 September
Tuesday 29 September

Time: 5-6pm

Location: RMIT Active Hub, City Campus (Group Fitness Room), Building 8, Level 3, Room 28, 360 Swanston St, Melbourne

Price: $30 total (for 7 sessions)

Disclaimer: Upon the first class, there will be a disclaimer form to sign provided by the instructor.

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Women's 7-Week Self-Defence Program Semester 2, 2026 (City Campus)