Self-Defence
Both the series and one-day workshop are open to all TMU students, faculty, staff and members of the public.
Basic Self-Defence Series
Through in-depth discussion and interactive participation, participants will come away with a greater awareness and skills to more confidently respond to potentially concerning and aggressive behaviour.
These workshops are generally scheduled separately for those who identify as women or non-binary, and those who identify as men or non-binary. All gender identities are welcome and participants must be at least 13 years of age. Participants are invited to choose the session that is most comfortable for them or contact a member of the Security team to discuss options.
Eligibility
Participants must be 13 years old or older to participate.
Basic Self-Defence Series for Women
This four-part series is designed to help women develop basic hands-on defence training skills. Everyone who identifies as a woman may register for this course.
The series takes place over four days for a total of 12 hours. Please note that skills are built upon progressively throughout the series, therefore attendance at all sessions is strongly encouraged.
Basic Self-Defence Series for Men
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.
More information
If you are interested in the Basic Self-Defence Series, please contact Marco Hernandez, risk assessment specialist, Community Safety and Security, at marco.hernandez@torontomu.ca or 416-979-5000, ext. 552583.
Basic Self-Defence Workshop
Open to all community members, including TMU students, faculty and staff, this one and half hour workshop is a preview of the Basic Self-Defence Series. Participants will be taught how to recognize and respond to concerning or aggressive behaviour.
Key learning outcomes
Participants will come away with:
- how to recognize and respond to concerning or aggressive behaviour;
- how to build awareness of safety and security issues; and
- some basic hands-on defence training.
Duration |
Audience |
Upcoming sessions |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5 hours | Groups of 5 (minimum) from TMU departments | There are no upcoming sessions scheduled at this time. If you are interested in the Basic Self-Defence Workshop, please contact TMU Toronto Campus Security at 416-979-5040 or security@torontomu.ca or TMU Brampton Campus Security at 416-598-5950 or somsecurity@torontomu.ca. Note: This shortened course is a preview of what can be expected in the full self-defence program. |