Student Self-Defense Workshop Presented by Georgetown Law SBA – Campus Safety in partnership with StrongHER®
Tue, Nov 17
|GU Law Center (Fitness Center Studio #1)
For GU Law Students ONLY. Join us for a research-based self-defense workshop that combines the psychological and physical components of personal safety. Drawing on insights from mental health professionals, law enforcement, and self-defense research, this workshop approaches self-protection
Time & Location
Nov 17, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
GU Law Center (Fitness Center Studio #1), 600 New Jersey Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
About the Event
This two-part workshop begins with a guided discussion exploring situational awareness, pre-attack indicators, predatory behaviors, and practical strategies for recognizing, avoiding, and responding to potentially dangerous situations.
Participants will then learn foundational physical self-defense skills, including striking, defensive movements, and responses to common grabs and attacks. Through engaging, hands-on drills, participants will have opportunities to practice these skills in a supportive, welcoming environment.
No previous self-defense or martial arts experience is necessary. Participants should wear comfortable athletic clothing and come prepared to move, learn, and have fun!
About the Instructor
Chantell Prestcott-Hollander is the founder of StrongHER®, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, and an experienced self-defense and fitness instructor. She holds a Fit to Fight® Black Belt in Krav Maga/Defensive Options, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Blue Belt, and certifications in personal training and yoga.
As co-owner of Krav Oz, a self-defense and fitness center in Maryland, Chantell combines her counseling background with…