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2nd Annual Self Defense Seminar with Foundation Chicago

Self Defense Seminar with Foundation Chicago @ Studio Fit Chicago
Join us for an empowering self-defense seminar at Studio Fit Chicago, designed to equip you with essential skills for personal safety and self-protection. Led by two highly experienced coaches, this seminar promises to be an intensive, informative, and practical session for participants of all skill levels.
About Foundation Chicago
Foundation Chicago is a Mixed Martial Arts community organization and center for adults and children in the inner-city’s Pilsen neighborhood. Our small-group classes apply a thoughtful pedagogy that features differentiated curricular. With low student-teacher ratios to provide a uniquely student-centered and welcoming environment. They are all about learning community self-defense and physical fitness.
About Instructor Elias Cepeda
Elias is a retired amateur MMA fighter and the Head Coach at Foundation Chicago. His background in mixed martial arts provides a comprehensive understanding of various fighting styles. This makes him an excellent instructor for self-defense techniques that can be applied in real-life situations.
Join us for a hands-on self-defense workshop designed specifically for women. Whether you’re brand new to self-defense or want to feel more confident walking through the world, this is for you.
What You’ll Learn:
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Situational awareness and how to stay alert
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Breathing and grounding techniques
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How to stand with a strong, stable base
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How to defend yourself when grabbed or struck
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Techniques for safely falling and getting back up
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Strategies for protecting yourself on the ground
Additional Benefits:
Increase your self-confidence by learning how to defend yourself effectively. Improve your physical fitness and conditioning through practical drills and exercises. Connect with like-minded individuals and become part of a supportive community focused on personal safety and well-being. Please bring comfortable workout clothes, water bottle, towel and a positive attitude!
Registration: Space is limited to ensure personalized instruction and ample practice time for all participants.
Last Years Self Defense Event!
To contact Studio Fit Chicago to learn about our Semi-Private Personal Training program or to get a personalized consultation to see if we’re a good fit to train together, go to Fitness Assessment and we will be in touch shortly after.





