# Event Details - **Event Name**: BREAKING FREE: Women's Self-Defense and Evasion Workshop - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 09 Jan, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Fri, 09 Jan, 2026 at 08:00 pm - **Event Description**: Hands-on self-defense training: learn to escape restraints, grabs, and real-life attack scenarios.About this EventBreak free, fight back, and feel empowered.Learn how to escape from zip ties, duct tape, rope, and real-life grabs & holds in this interactive, hands-on women’s self-defense workshop led by certified experts.Breaking Free: Women's Self-Defense and Evasion Workshop is a hands-on, scenario-based self-defense training designed for women, by experts and is part of the Femme Force Training program, a women's self-defense initiative created by Sister, We Hear You.Being held at Industrial Dance Project in Crown Point, IN onJanuary 9, 2025 from 6:30pm - 8:00pm.In this interactive 90-minute session, you’ll learn practical, real-world techniques to escape from common restraints including zip ties, duct tape, and rope as well as how to break free from grabs and holds. You’ll not only learn the skills, you’ll practice them in a supportive, empowering environment.Led by Police Sergeant Bobby Ballas, Mixed Martial Artist and Certified Defense Tactics Instructor & Trainer and Lisa Kaszubski, CMP, MCPC, Expert Facilitator, Award-Winning Industry Leader, Certified Coach and currently training in Martial Arts, this experience combines real-world defense tactics with confidence-building mindset work.You’ll walk away knowing how to:Stay calm under pressureEscape common restraints, grabs & holdsUse body leverage and technique, not strength, to get freeIncrease awareness and reaction speed in real scenariosThis event is for women 18+ who want to build confidence, awareness, and practical skills that could save their life or someone else’s.No prior experience required. Come ready to move, learn, and leave stronger.Knowledge is power. Skills are protection. Don’t be a statistic.In the United States, approximately 509,000 women were victims of violent crime in 2023.Globally, an estimated 736 million women, one in three, have been subjected to some form of physical and/or sexual violence, at least once in their life.The most recent global estimates from the U.N. Office on Drugs and Crime show that, on average, more than 5 women or girls are killed every hour (or one every 11 minutes) by someone in their own family.One in five women in the United States experienced completed or attempted rape during their lifetime.81% of women reported experiencing some form of sexual harassment and/or assault in their lifetime.According to the United Nations’ International Labour Organization, human traffickers victimize an estimated 27.6 million people worldwide. 23% are in sex trafficking of which 78% are women and girls.*Statistics from consumershield.com, www.forbes.com, www.dhs.gov & www.nsvrc.orgAll participants will be required to sign corresponding waivers. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/crown-point/breaking-free-womens-self-defense-and-evasion-workshop/100001968832788871 - **Event Categories**: workshops, art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 29.95, max: 36.22, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Crown Point - **state**: IN - **country**: United States - **location**: Industrial Dance Project - **lat**: 41.4205196 - **long**: -87.3392647 - **full address**: Industrial Dance Project, 1940 East North Street, Crown Point, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: BREAKING FREE: Women's Self-Defense and Evasion Workshop - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/354e1713aef95be60929a1cea5666f7edc02a68fd27050dc45412cb2e7e67a6e-rimg-w1200-h800-dc030402-gmir.jpg?v=1763361894 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is BREAKING FREE: Women's Self-Defense and Evasion Workshop being held? - **A:** BREAKING FREE: Women's Self-Defense and Evasion Workshop takes place on Fri, 09 Jan, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Fri, 09 Jan, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Industrial Dance Project, 1940 East North Street, Crown Point, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for BREAKING FREE: Women's Self-Defense and Evasion Workshop? - **A:** Ticket prices for BREAKING FREE: Women's Self-Defense and Evasion Workshop range from USD 30 to USD 36 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionUSD 36 + USD 4 fee + USD 2 taxAvailableEarly Bird AdmissionUSD 30 + USD 3 fee + USD 2 taxAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing BREAKING FREE: Women's Self-Defense and Evasion Workshop? - **A:** BREAKING FREE: Women's Self-Defense and Evasion Workshop is organized by Sister, We Hear You. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** BREAKING FREE: Women's Self-Defense and Evasion Workshop is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Crown Point, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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