Empowering women and girls this International Women’s Day weekend with practical, confidence‑building self‑defence workshops. Learn real‑world skills to stay safe, set boundaries, and move through the world with strength, awareness, and resilience.

DATE: Saturday 7 March OR Sunday 8 March
(Your choice of one day)
TIME: 2.30 pm – 5.30 pm
LOCATION: Old College Gym, QMC
COST: $100 per person

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
These sessions are open to all members of our QMC whānau, including:
•    Students in Years 7–13
•    Mothers, aunties, grandmothers, cousins, caregivers
•    Alumni, friends, and QMC staff
•    Individuals or groups- come on your own, with friends, or as a mother–daughter or family pair!

Please note: For younger students (Years 7-9), we recommend they attend with a parent or adult caregiver. Sessions for younger QMC students will also be held in Term 2 and 3 as part of the Queen's Edge and Junior School afterschool programmes. 

WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND
We believe every girl and woman deserves to feel confident, safe, and in control - wherever they are. These workshops build real world skills to help participants:
•    Navigate public spaces confidently
•    Recognise and respond to unsafe or uncomfortable situations
•    Protect personal boundaries
•    Use effective physical movements for self defence
•    Safely exit a situation and seek help
•    Strengthen confidence, resilience, and situational awareness.

WHY THESE SESSIONS MATTER
Regular incidents in Wellington and beyond remind us that girls and women still face moments where safety, comfort, or personal boundaries may be compromised - on public transport, on Courtenay Place, at social gatherings, or simply walking home.
While we hope none of us - ever face such moments, being equipped makes a difference: in awareness, in action, and in confidence.

ABOUT THE CLASS

THREE HOUR DURATION WITH REST BREAKS, ON EITHER THE SATURDAY OR SUNDAY 
These workshops offer a practical, supportive environment where participants learn:
•    Verbal strategies
•    Body language techniques
•    Awareness and prevention tools
•    Simple, effective self defence movements
•    How to stay safe in real world scenarios
Designed for all ages and abilities, these sessions are safe, empowering, and deeply confidence building.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTORS
The workshops are led by Wil and the expert team at Tactical Survival Academy (Krav Maga). Their teaching is grounded in lived experience, real world scenarios, and a deep commitment to empowering girls and women. Since founding Tactical Survival in 2008, master instructor Wil and his team have trained thousands of New Zealanders, including members of the NZ Defence Force, members of the NZ Police, medical staff, diplomats, security professionals, and people with no prior experience with self-protection techniques.

WHAT TO BRING TO YOUR WORKSHOP SESSION
A light snack, a water bottle and comfortable clothing suitable for movement

ABOUT PAYMENTS

Please note: Payment is made via credit card at the time of booking.
Workshops are not charged to school accounts.
To help cover the upfront costs of delivering these workshops, refunds are not available if a student or community member is unable to attend their selected session. You are welcome to transfer your ticket to another person, but please email us in advance at communications@qmc.school.nz so we can update our records.

CELEBRATING WOMEN EVERY DAY!
At QMC, empowerment lasts far beyond International Women’s Day on 8 March.
These workshops reflect our ongoing commitment to helping girls and women build the skills, strength, and confidence to thrive - wherever they go.