Empowerment Self-Defense

Register for Training Sessions (July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026)
Once you complete the initial registration form pages, you'll have a chance to choose your preferred training session date later in the process.

Course Description: 

This interactive workshop provides participants with practical self-defense skills while exploring the psychology of violence and conflict de-escalation. Through a mix of hands-on practice and group discussions, participants will learn effective real-world techniques to enhance personal safety and build confidence.

The workshop may include striking pads for practicing techniques, but instructors take a trauma-informed approach, creating a caring and welcoming environment. Participants are encouraged to engage at their own comfort level, with no-touch learning options available for all techniques. The session also challenges common self-defense myths and emphasizes a community-based approach to safety, making it a shared responsibility.

In-person ONLY – 2-hour session. Open to members of the UVM community.

You will be asked to indicate your affiliation (Student or Employee) and session preferences during registration.

Price:

Free

Changing Your Selection:

If another date is available and you would like to switch your selection, you can use this link to log in with your email address and reference number.

For all questions, please contact Kevin Hytten at Kevin.Hytten@uvm.edu.