# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Women- & Gender Diverse- Centered Self Defense Workshop
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 28 Jan, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Wed, 28 Jan, 2026 at 08:00 pm
- **Event Description**: NWI NOW has moved to Wednesdays and we're kicking off 2026 with an all ages workshop led by Jess Kern, Executive Director at the Raindrops Rising Foundation! 

Self-defense basics are the same for everyone, but women and non-binary individuals often deal with extra challenges (e.g.  more likely to know their attacker, women's physical strength is in their hips not their upper body, etc). 


That’s why learning strategies designed with women’s and gender-diverse people's real-life experiences in mind can make a big difference. Raindrops Rising Foundation’s Jess Kern will be leading a self defense workshop designed for women and gender diverse individuals, that can be modified for accessibility for disabilities or seniors. 

SITUATIONAL AWARENESS & DE-ESCALATION
are important pieces of self-defense workshops designed for women and gender diverse individuals. 

MINIMAL HARM
is a hallmark of self defense workshops designed for women and gender-diverse individuals. 

ALL ACTIVITIES ARE 100% OPTIONAL
We'll get to practice all the techniques demonstrated, but practicing is 100% optional. You can do 1, all, or none of the hands on activities. 


FOR THE GUYS: You know we wouldn’t leave you out in the cold! Men are welcome to attend and participate. The training will be useful for you, too, and you may want to share some of your new skills with the women, girls, and gender-diverse people in your life. 

We meet at the Hawthorne Park Community Center (500 Ackerman Drive, Porter) at 6:00 for social half hour and refreshments. The event begins at 6:45. All ages, genders, nations of origin, abilities, etc are welcome.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chesterton/women-and-gender-diverse-centered-self-defense-workshop/200029368167648
- **Event Categories**: workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Chesterton
- **state**: IN
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Porter Community Center At Hawthorn Park
- **lat**: 41.619181567842
- **long**: -87.070396766148
- **full address**: Porter Community Center At Hawthorn Park, 500 Ackerman Dr, Chesterton, IN 46304-1799, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Women- & Gender Diverse- Centered Self Defense Workshop being held?
  - **A:** Women- & Gender Diverse- Centered Self Defense Workshop takes place on Wed, 28 Jan, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Wed, 28 Jan, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Porter Community Center At Hawthorn Park, 500 Ackerman Dr, Chesterton, IN 46304-1799, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Women- & Gender Diverse- Centered Self Defense Workshop?
  - **A:** Women- & Gender Diverse- Centered Self Defense Workshop is organized by National Organization for Women: NWI NOW.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Women- & Gender Diverse- Centered Self Defense 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 Chesterton, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Women- & Gender Diverse- Centered Self Defense Workshop sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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