Feminist self-defense, self-assertion and self-care for TIAN* using physical, verbal, body language, quiet or loud techniques that work for you with Jay

This workshop aims to build your courage and empower you to stand up for yourself and others and take action in challenging situations. We’ll do exercises to tune into your gut instincts, but we’ll also have the opportunity to practice physical self-defense and work up a sweat. To better manage stressful situations, we’ll do exercises focused on tension and relaxation.

Every single sequence is optional, and you can take breaks at any time. As a group, we’ll discuss how detailed we’ll address violent situations and whether our focus will be on physical exercises or role-playing. No prior athletic experience is necessary!

Feel free to bring up specific situations that we can then role-play and discuss afterward. The focus here is on self-empowerment. We’ll explore coping strategies that help us process these experiences and prepare us for future situations.

The room is accessible at ground level and offers various seating options. If you have any questions about the room, the workshop facilitators or anything else, please reach out to us! We’re happy to address them and work together to find solutions to any barriers.

Jay (white, trans*masculine, able-bodied)

I am an instructor of feminist self-defense and Thai boxing for children, teens, and adults, a fitness trainer, a boxing therapist, a bouncer, and a social education worker. It’s important to me that we meet as a group, learn together, have a good time, and leave the training feeling empowered. I am working with a trauma-informed approach; if you have any questions or requests regarding this, please feel free to contact me beforehand.

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The workshop takes place in German spoken language, but can be translated into English with whisper translation. Please register until 6.12. with an e-mail to anmeldung1@trans-inter-aktiv.org (with "Workshop 12.12." and whether you need english translation) to attend the workshop and get all the necessary information. If you registered before 21.9. and did not get a confirmation yet, please register again by e-mail.

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This event is supported by the Health Office of the city of Erfurt und Alternative 54 e.V.

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