Self defense classes
Benefits of learning self-defence
- Increase confidence to feel safer in your daily activities
- Develop skills and strategies to recognize and avoid unsafe situations
- Practice the skills required to defend one’s self
- Get instructor help with specific situations that may cause you concern
- Physical and mental health

Types of self-defence classes
You can register online, in person at our Recreation facilities, or by calling
403-268-3800.
Registration for fall programs, classes and day camps is open.
Programs and classes begin in September.
About our self-defence instructors
- Certification and/or advanced training in Self Defence
- Previous leadership and instructional expertise
- Ability to teach all levels and ages
- Standard first-aid, CPR, AED, police checks
- Instructors may teach skills from various martial arts and how to apply them

What are classes like?
Our workshops are open to all levels of fitness, experience and genders - ages 13+ years. Previous martial arts experience is not required.
Workshops run 2 - 3 hours. They include a lecture component, hands-on skills, practical tactics and situational awareness training. Instructors will adapt the class to focus on the areas of concern that participants have.

Come prepared
- Bring a water bottle
- Wear comfortable clothing
- Bring clean, indoor athletic shoes that have not been worn outdoors
- *Bring a note pad. (Optional)
