All Members Meeting
Instructor(s): NWMAFLocation:
Wick - SocialPlease join us for our annual all-member meeting. This is a great opportunity to find out what your Board has…
Board Breaking with Kicks, Hands, and Even Blocks!
Instructor(s): Thuy RoccoLocation:
Wick 113-115Learn how to break boards with your bare foot, bare hands, and even defensive techniques. Blocks can be as strong…
Judo Games IV
Instructor(s): Connie HalpornLocation:
Wick - SocialJudo Games is based on the original system developed by Sid Kelly, 8th-degree Black belt Judo. Two of the issues…
Choke Defense
Instructor(s): Sensei Candace RushtonLocation:
Duns Scotus 26Chokes can be applied in many different positions. The application of the choke can cause pressure to exist differently. Even…
Crisis Stabilization Tools in the Aftermath of Violence
Instructor(s): Diane LongLocation:
Duns Scotus 26We will hold some space to talk about the recent shooting in Buffalo and the critical need for us as…
Queer 101: Including LGBTQIA+/non-binary people in our work
Instructor(s): Lauren TaylorLocation:
Duns Scotus 26Keeping up with cultural changes can be daunting. But understanding how gender-based violence affects LGBTQIA+ people, and how to respectfully…
Mixed Martial Arts (MMA)
Instructor(s): Rachel Anne CollinsLocation:
Wick - SocialIntroduction to the sport of mixed martial arts (sometimes known as cage fighting and commonly referred to as MMA), the…
Sword exploration: A Xing Yi form
Instructor(s): Senpai Corrin Eckert-ChuLocation:
Wick 113-115An introduction to the sword form of Xing Yi Quan; we'll learn this short form with the jian (Chinese straight…
Choice for Trauma Survivors in Martial Arts
Instructor(s): Georgia VerryLocation:
Trauma can be referred to as an extreme lack of choice. Beyond the confidence of learning self defense, trauma survivors…
Acupressure Healing Circle
Instructor(s): Sensei Amelia E. Jones, L.Ac.Location:
Duns Scotus 26A community-style of acupressure where participants are seated, fully clothed, in a circle with others being treated. Five tiny metal…
Cross-over Aikido and Self Defense
Instructor(s): Kim RiversLocation:
Wick - SocialIs Aikido applicable to self-defense? In the art of Aikido, most movements are somewhat predetermined and formalized. This is one…
Defense Against the Dark: Psychological First Aid for PTSD Prevention
Instructor(s): Jill Baker Shames, MSWLocation:
Refugees. Witnesses to accidents or suicides. People assaulted by sudden loss. Studies show that a significant number of these people…
Introduction to Wing Chun Basics
Instructor(s): Emily McKeeLocation:
Wick 113-115This is a beginner's Wing Chun class that will consist of an introduction to the theoretical principles of Wing Chun,…
Yoga for Social Justice
Instructor(s): Coty DelacretazLocation:
Wick - AlumniWhen we are in a balanced state, we make better decisions and respond more effectively to the challenges of social…
Tapping Into Your True North
Instructor(s): Tasha Ina ChurchLocation:
Duns Scotus 236TAP INTO YOUR TRUE NORTH focus on tapping into your thoughts and feelings. From a psychological perspective, we can shield…
Traditional Bo Basics and Form
Instructor(s): Sensei Karen C Brown, 5th Degree Black Belt, Ai Mute Shotokan KarateLocation:
Wick - SocialIn this class, students will have the opportunity to practice some fundamental, traditional Bo-handling techniques, and build on those to…
Krav Maga All Levels Stand Up: Unleashing the Beast
Instructor(s): Angela Meyer, Fit to Fight Black BeltLocation:
Wick 113-115Join us for a special Self Defense Immersion with Krav Maga Black Belt, Angela Meyer, a seasoned teacher, mentor and…
Finale Extravaganza
Instructor(s): NWMAFLocation:
Wick - SocialSaturday Night’s Alright! That’s right, y’all! The Closing Ceremony and NWMAF Showcase are back on the menu! Come and join…
Informal Closing
Instructor(s): NWMAFLocation:
Wick - AlumniDid you complete the Model ESD Course? Have you attended several of the ESD sessions? Did you teach one of…
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