WAVE Empowerment, Self-Defense, and Boundary Setting
Dates: | November 15, 2025 |
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Meets: | Sa from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM |
Location: | North Light Community Center, 175 Green Lane |
Cost: | $34.00 |
There are still openings remaining at this time.
WAVE is a practical and empowering self-defense program that teaches safety strategies that participants can use in situations ranging from verbal harassment to physical assault. This 2-part introductory class will feature discussion and activities around the five components of self-defense (Think, Yell, Run, Fight, and Tell) with a specific focus on verbal boundary-setting skills. Participants will also be taught some easy-to-learn physical techniques.
This program is trauma-informed, and designed to empower individuals and build their confidence. You don’t need to be an athlete to learn self-defense! WAVE is for people of all genders, skills, abilities, sizes and body types.
Fee: | $34.00 |
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Fee Breakdown
Category | Description | Amount |
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Course Fee (Basic) | Course Fee | $ 34.00 |
Optional Fee | Donation (optional) | $ 0.00 |
North Light Community Center, 175 Green Lane
Manayunk neighborhood, 19127. Between Silverwood and Main Streets.Melissa McDermott
serves as the Prevention and Education Director at Women In Transition, an organization that empowers people to move forward in their lives free of domestic violence and substance abuse. She brings a unique and empowering perspective to self-defense training, combining over a decade of experience in victim services and trauma-informed care with a background as a Registered Yoga Teacher and group facilitator. Melissa holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Thomas Jefferson University and a Certificate in Trauma Studies from Lakeside Global Institute.