One Shot

Self-protection & community-building workshops

One day workshop to practice how you meet conflict — and how we support one another through it.

Conflict lives in our bodies, relationships, and histories. In these workshops, we explore our familiar responses and practice expanding our choices through movement, self-protection skills, partner exercises, and conversation.

What we practice

• Practical fighting skills: Build embodied confidence and somatic awareness as you learn to protect yourself

• Recognizing our patterns: Notice what happens when we feel pressured, threatened, or unsure.

• Expressing boundaries: Practice communicating needs, using space, and responding with intention.

• Developing embodied confidence: Work with breath, movement, and physical skills in guided partner practice.

• Supporting one another: Explore how our responses shape the conditions around us.

What to expect

We begin by grounding and checking in. We orient to one another, then engage both physical martial arts and facilitated connection practices to build trust and get to know one another.

Each workshop is a complete Tender Warrior training experience. Attend one or return as different themes speak to you. You can also combine workshops with ongoing training or Council.

First session details

Date: Sun, Nov 15
Time: 10:30 - 1:30 pm
Location: Gymsmithy (Columbia City)
Cost: $60
Commitment: One day; no ongoing enrollment required.

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