Feminist self defense with Swedish Collective
Workshop on feminist self-defense given by Clara and Alva from Feministiskt självförsvar
10.06.2026
Feminist self defense is a practice which has been developed through generations of women. We are a female separatist collective in Sweden who have taught classes of self defense since the 90’s all over Sweden as well as in other countries. It is based on a feminist understanding of the abuse we face and is therefore different from other types of self-defense. During a feminist self-defense class you will learn physical, verbal and mental techniques to handle situations that may feel difficult or threatening. We will practice taking up space using the body and voice, and how we can use the body to defend ourselves. Our physical techniques are easy to learn and work even if you are not fit or have a normal-functioning body. Different exercises can range from boundary setting to discussions, since an important part of feminist self-defense is discussing what it is like to be a woman in today’s society and sharing experiences in a safe space.
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