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Basic Self-Defence Series for Men (September)

Date
September 15, 2025 - September 29, 2025
Time
12:00 PM EDT - 3:00 PM EDT
Location
POD 250, 380 Victoria Street
Open To
TMU students, faculty, staff and members of the public
Contact
Cameron Switzer at Cameron.Switzer@torontomu.ca

This is a series taking place over three days for a total of 9 hours. Please note that skills are built upon progressively throughout the series, therefore attendance at all sessions is strongly encouraged. Everyone who identifies as a man may register for this course.

  • September 15
  • September 22
  • September 29

Key learning outcomes

Participants will come away with:

  • an understanding of general safety and security issues;
  • knowledge and skills to recognize and respond to concerning or aggressive behaviour; and
  • basic hands-on defence training, including threat avoidance strategies and assault resistance tactics (participation in the physical activities is optional).