📆 When: Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 2:00–5:00 PM
📍 Where: Imperial Jiu-Jitsu & Kickboxing (9629 W Colfax Ave #200, Lakewood, CO 80215)
🎟️ Cost: Pay what works for you: $0, $15, or $30
💜 Who: the AANHPI community; especially AGI students, student families, and Lotus Collective members
Imperial Gym is generously donating this course as an in-kind gift to our community, and it is proudly presented by the Lotus Collective.
Safety grows stronger when we practice it together. This workshop is open to all Lotus Collective members, AGI students, and their families and we encourage you to invite friends as well. Whether you join on the mats or watch from the sidelines, your presence adds to the power of this gathering.
What You’ll Learn:
Awareness & Boundary-Setting: Trust your instincts and use body language and voice to set clear boundaries.
Escapes from Common Grabs: Simple techniques to get free from wrist, arm, hair, or waist grabs.
Defending Personal Space: Break free if someone tries to put an arm around you and re-establish space.
Safe Falling & Getting Up: Basic judo/BJJ movements to protect yourself if pushed or knocked down.
Confidence Under Pressure: Practice calm responses in uncomfortable or intimidating situations.
Empowerment Through Practice: Short drills to build confidence and reinforce that your voice and body are powerful tools.
This seminar balances physical skills with meaningful conversations about staying safe, supporting one another, and knowing when to seek help. Together, we can protect one another.