**Spots are limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
See KBYG email for information on attending workshops
**Attendees will work both individually and in pairs for optional, low-impact movement.
In high-stakes technical careers, confidence, awareness, and adaptability are essential leadership traits—skills also developed through self-defense and martial arts training. Led by a software engineer, Technical Associate Fellow, and certified Gracie Women Empowered Self-Defense instructor, this hands-on workshop invites participants to actively practice beginner-friendly techniques while exploring how these physical principles translate into technical leadership. Attendees will learn how setting boundaries, staying grounded, and responding decisively under pressure can build leadership confidence and communication skills. No experience is required. Come ready to move, reflect, and leave feeling more empowered in every aspect of your professional journey.
Learning Objectives:
Practice basic self-defense techniques that build confidence and situational awareness
Recognize how self-defense principles apply to technical leadership.
Explore how physical practice in self-defense supports assertiveness in technical leadership.
