Lithuania
participants
We gave an opportunity for international students to learn defending techniques if they ever found themselves in a situation, when they are being attacked or when they see someone being attacked. Our goal was to give our students a greater feel of safety and security.
Our section invited a person, who has knowledge of teaching self-defence and 10 years of experience in various combat sports. We hosted the event in one of VMU's dormitories, that accommodates a lot of international students. Participants were given lessons about various techniques - the teacher gave them demonstrations with in depth explanations. After each lesson people had an opportunity to practice what they've with each other with the help of the trainer.
In the end people voiced out that they were feeling more confident and less afraid in case of an assault, since they more or less know how to act in this kind of situation. Those who participated really appreciated such event and hopes that our section will organize one more self-defence workshop this semester.