Free Women's Self Defence Course

Name: Free Women's Self Defence Course
Start: 2026-11-21T11:00:00+1300
End: 2026-11-21T12:30:00+1300
Location: Court 3, Club K

Sat, 21 Nov, 11am - 12:30pm NZDT

Court 3, Club K

Te Whanganui-a-Tara, New Zealand

NCWNZ Wellington Branch

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Description

Free Women’s Self-Defence Course: Building Awareness Ahead of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence

Empower yourself with practical skills, confidence, and awareness at this free women’s self-defence session, hosted by the National Council of Women of New Zealand (NCWNZ) Wellington Branch in the lead-up to the international 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign (25 November - 10 December).

Delivered in partnership with Wellington Hapkido Academy, this 90-minute workshop offers a supportive space to learn practical personal safety strategies, build confidence, and raise awareness of gender-based violence prevention.

Event Details

Date: Saturday 21 November 2026

Time: 11:00am – 12:30pm

Cost: FREE!!!

Location: Court 3, Club K, 65 Salamanca Road, Kelburn, Wellington

Parking: Available at 65 Salamanca Road, with additional lower-level parking accessible from within the car park.

What You’ll Learn

Awareness and Prevention

- Body language

- Situational awareness

- Risk reduction strategies

Practical Self-Defence Techniques

- Basic strikes

- Escape techniques

- Using everyday objects for self-defence

Scenario Practice

- Practising responses to simulated high-stress situations

What to Bring and Wear

Clothing: Comfortable clothes you can move in

Footwear: Bare feet, as training takes place on mats

Water: Please bring a water bottle

Emergency contact (optional): You may provide a contact name and phone number for use only in the event of a medical emergency. These details will be kept confidential and destroyed afterwards.

Registration and Donations

This session is completely free, and women are warmly encouraged to attend. Bring a friend, learn practical skills, and build your confidence in a supportive environment. Places are limited, so register early to secure your spot!

Optional donations to the NCWNZ Wellington Branch can be made when booking your ticket. Every contribution supports our ongoing advocacy for gender equality, safety, and community wellbeing in Wellington.

Join us for a practical, empowering session ahead of the 16 Days of Activism, helping build confidence and promote awareness of the importance of preventing gender-based violence.

Can no longer attend? If you register but become unwell or are unable to make it, please email wellington@ncwnz.org.nz as soon as possible so someone else can take your place.

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This is the Wellington Branch of the National Council of Women of New Zealand, Te Kaunihera Wāhine o Aotearoa. The National Council of Women of New Zealand was established by suffragists in 1896 working for gender equality across the political, social and economic sectors. NCWNZ’s activity is diverse. We make a difference by representing women’s voices and influencing key decisions and issues through research, discussions and submissions. We encourage and educate people on the need for action and what they can do. Locally, our branches make a difference for women in their communities through projects, events and advocacy. Globally, we assess and report on New Zealand’s progress toward meeting international agreements on women and girls, including the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women and the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action. We support member organisations in the work they do through providing information, connecting them with others who can help and representing their activities in our advocacy. Visit www.ncwnz.org.nz to find out how you can support our work.