- Registration is required for this event.
- Registration will close on January 28, 2026 @ 6:00pm.
Program Description
Event Details
Personal Safety and Self Defense Workshop
Adults and High School aged teens are welcome to join us for an interactive personal safety and self defense workshop with Lindsey Daehnke of Strictly Self Defense. This session will include training in three key areas.
Mindset:
Basic personal safety strategies
Myth busting some common safety myths
Skill set:
Simple, effective strikes
Escapes from common grabs
Planning:
Understand the importance of planning for unwanted interactions
Learn the components of an effective personal safety plan
Instructor Bio: Lindsey Daehnke is the Founder of Strictly Self Defense and offers Trauma Informed Self Defense Workshops throughout Chicagoland. She has been training in the martial arts for more than 25 years. She is a Third Degree Blackbelt in Tang Soo Do and a First Degree Blackbelt in Hapkido. Additionally, Lindsey is trained as a Medical Advocate for Survivors of Sexual Assault.
Please wear comfortable clothing. Event starts promptly at 6:30pm.
Participant Waiver: All attendees must have a signed electronic waiver on file in order to participate. Attendees under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian complete the waiver. Please complete the electronic waiver in advance of the event: WCPL - Personal Safety/Self Defense Workshop - 1/28 at 6:30pm (smartwaiver.com)
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