Preparing hearts, minds, and bodies of women around the world
Regardless of income or status, the potential for violence against women exists in all communities….
The One Light self-defense team focuses on a single goal:
Preparing women to avoid, face, or heal from physical violence, transforming them from victims into survivors.
About One Light Self-Defense:
The One Light self-defense team, based in Illinois, began with diversified individuals who had been training in self-defense and embraced a passion to help others with those skills.
Since 2009, the One Light sel
f-defense team has traveled to the poorest slums in Nairobi, Kenya, where girls face physical attacks EVERYDAY. Using simple self-defense techniques, girls and community leaders have been empowered physically, mentally, and emotionally.
An awareness of existing and growing physical violence compelled the team to offer self-defense workshops in the U.S. During the past fours years, school staff and students, realtors, corporations, women’s groups, churches, and families have seized the opportunity to prepare themselves for a world that faces bullying, domestic violence, molestation, rape, and human trafficking.
What One Light Does
A 3-hour workshop that focuses on simple techniques to release and run from attacks.
LEARN:
• Avoidance tactics.
• Self-defense misconceptions.
• Offensive/defensive techniques:
(e.g., strikes and targets; chokes; grabs; bear hugs; and hair pulls).
All participants are required to sign a waiver; those under 18 years must have a parent/guardian signature. Attendees should be at least 11 years old. Dress in comfortable clothing and gym shoes. No flip-flops or jewelry, please.
What You Can Do
- Attend a self-defense workshop.
- Plan a self-defense workshop/training for others.
One Light does not charge for training, but as a partner with Women At Risk, International (WAR, Int’l) asks that you make a free-will donation to WAR, Int’l, known for its fight against human trafficking, rehabilitating victims, and giving a voice to the silent cries of the oppressed. Your donations are 100% tax-deductible and greatly appreciated.
CALL:
Jeanette Brook
708-220-2960
Tarne Mixson
708-476-7566
ONELIGHTPROJECT.COM
E-Mail: onelightselfdefense@gmail.com
FACEBOOK.COM/ONELIGHTPROJECT
YOUR NEXT MOVE MAY SAVE A LIFE!