Empowered Mamas: A Self-Defense Workshop with Ocean Wave Mama Meet Ups

Find your strength. Build your confidence. Protect what matters most. Join Ocean Wave Mama Meet Ups (@oceanwavemamas) for a special self-defense event created with moms in mind. Ocean Wave Mama Meet Ups is a community rooted in friendship, support, and helping moms find themselves—and each other—through the journey of motherhood. In partnership with The Lotus Academy, this event offers a unique opportunity to come together, connect, and learn essential self-defense skills in a safe, empowering, and welcoming space.

What You’ll Learn:
Led by Grand Master Gantner and his daughter Katie, owners of The Lotus Academy, this beginner-friendly class covers foundational self-defense techniques every woman should know, including: basic striking and blocking, escaping grabs and holds, awareness and confidence-building strategies, tips for staying grounded and safe in real-life situations. No martial arts experience is required—this class is designed to meet you exactly where you are.

Why Join?
Boost your confidence in a supportive, judgment-free space. Connect with like-minded moms and women in your community. Learn practical tools to feel safer and more empowered.

What to Bring:
A water bottle, comfortable clothes you can move in, a friend—or come solo and make new ones!

This is more than just a class. It’s a chance to reconnect with your strength, your community, and yourself.

You may also like the following events from The Lotus Academy:

• Next Sunday, 17th August, 11:00 am, Gong Bath Sound Journey in Toms River

Also check out other Workshops in Toms River, Meetups in Toms River, Arts events in Toms River.