Viva Holidays - Move with confidence: personal safety & self‑protection

FREE School Holiday Program - Move with Confidence: Personal Safety & Self‑Protection

Facilitated by Leo Silva

Presented by Caju Cultural, proudly supported by the Office for Youth

This workshop is not about fighting — it’s about learning how to move with confidence, stay calm under pressure and respond safely in challenging situations.

Through movement activities and practical skills inspired by Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and grappling, participants will explore balance, coordination, body awareness, safe falling and rolling, breathing techniques and age-appropriate self-protection skills.

A fun and supportive 3-hour workshop designed to build confidence, self-control, respect and smart decision-making.

Location: Space Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Duration: 3 hours

Age Group: 12–24 years

Cost: FREE

Places: Limited to 20 participants

No previous experience required

Light snacks provided

Please let us know if you have any food allergies, intolerances or dietary requirements, and we’ll do our best to accommodate your needs.

What Participants Will Learn

• Improve balance, coordination and body awareness.

• Learn safe falling, rolling and ground movement techniques.

• Develop practical personal safety and self-protection skills.

• Improve focus through breathing and movement control.

• Build confidence, teamwork, respect and self-discipline.

• Discover how movement skills transfer to sport and everyday life.

Workshop Activities

• Movement games and warm-up challenges

• Breathing and body awareness

• Balance and coordination drills

• Safe falling and rolling techniques

• Ground movement and transitions

• Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and grappling-inspired partner drills

• Practical self-protection scenarios

• Reflection and relaxation

Facilitators

Leonardo Silva - Movement Specialist Founder of the Leo Silva Method with over 20 years of experience in movement education, corrective exercise and functional movement.

Space BJJ Academy Instructor - Experienced Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Grappling Coach with over 20 years of martial arts practice, delivering safe, engaging and age-appropriate instruction.