workshops

Warrior Women Within: Women’s Self Defense Workshop

Sophia McDermott Drysdale Bodysports March 2020

Ladies, I am launching another 3 Stage Women's Self-Defense course Tuesday nights from March 17 - March 30 at Bodysport Fitness Center. I will be taking you through a journey on how to protect yourself from all situations, whether someone comes up from behind, or you are already pinned down on the ground. This information is soooo valuable and I want to share it with every woman so that they have the skills that could potentially save their lives. 

Book your spots. It's in 2 weeks!!! For family discounts please message me for the 20% discount code.

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The 1st stage is Defend & Deflect on Tuesday March 17 at 6.30pm - 8pm.
This workshops will be focusing on awareness, and blocking and framing to create structural shapes to block the attacker without using strength.

The 2nd stage is Fight & Flee on Tuesday March 24 at 6.30pm - 8pm.
This workshop will deal with more up close and confrontational situations such as head locks and bear hugs and  will include more focus on the ground aspect.

The 3rd stage is Lethal Ladies on Tueday March 31 at 6.30pm - 8pm.
This workout is the final stage and  will focus on attacking as a means to disarm your attacker so you can get away. I will be teaching techniques that can potentially cause some serious damage to the attacker.

Women's self defense, Spa at Palms!

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My Women’s self defense workshop this weekend was a huge success. It was a full house and every women walked out of the studio looking confident, happy and empowered. It is so great to see how many women are investing in themselves and their personal protection and safety. This is priceless and every woman and should learn these basics.

Stay tuned for stage 2 of the workshops which will focus on more detailed defense techniques to disarm your attacker.

Thank you Nina at https://pilatesvegas.net Body In Mind Pilates Studio at the Spa at Palms for hosting me and putting this together.

Chicago Tour!

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There are loads of events coming up and I am super excited to be travelling, teaching and meeting new and amazing people. The 1st stop for June onwards is a mini tour in Chicago.

I will be teaching a coed seminar in at BJJ LAB in Naperville on Saturday June 30th at 10.30am - 1pm. To book your spot email Mark at: napervillebjj@gmail.com

 

 

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My next stop will be women's workshop at Serafin BJJ Academy in Evanston on Sunday July 1st at 10am-12pm. I will be showing specific techniques and movements that work better for women. There will be Q&A for all the ladies who would like to ask any specific questions. To book your spot email Jen at: jenzanotti26@gmail.com

 

 

 

 

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Finally I am teaching a seminar/workshop on Monday evening July 2 at 7.30 - 9.30 pm at ROL Academy in Orland Park. This seminar is Co Ed and I plan to teach spider guard concepts.

To book your spot register at www.rolacademy.com/seminar.

I can't wait to go back to Chicago! Book your spot if I will be in or near your neighbourhood!

Seminars at Da Firma training Centre & Podcast

On September 16th & 17th I was lucky enough to run a Coed Seminar and a Women's Only Workshop at Da Firma Training Centre in Virginia. It was a great weekend and I'd like to thank everyone who came to the Seminar and workshop! The overall vibe was electric and everyone was there to work hard and have fun! 

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I recently did a podcast for Maddiss Productions with Professor Ricardo.  In the podcast we discussed how I got her start in Jiu Jitsu and what I am currently doing. Listen to the full podcast HERE. Thank you to Ricardo for the opportunity.