Women's Situational Awareness & Self Defense Course at the Summerland Library

Event Dates:
  • Sun • October 19, 2025 • 9:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Event Cost: From $110.00

In an unpredictable world, personal safety is essential. Our Situational Awareness and Self-Defense Course is specifically designed to empower women with the skills, confidence, and knowledge to protect themselves in any situation.

Available in Penticton and across the Okanagan, this course provides practical training to enhance resilience, increase awareness, and develop effective self-defense techniques tailored for real-life situations.

WHY THIS COURSE MATTERS
With rising crime rates, taking control of your personal safety is more important than ever. Our program equips women with proactive strategies to confidently navigate challenging situations. Here’s why you should consider joining:

ℹ️Increase in Violent Crimes: In 2023, violent crimes in Canada rose by 14% (Statistics Canada).

ℹ️Homicides Committed with Bladed Weapons: About 39% of homicides in Canada in 2023 involved knives or other bladed weapons (Statistics Canada).

✅By participating in this course, you’ll learn to identify risks, de-escalate threats, and apply simple and effective self-defense techniques that work in real-life situations.