Welcome! Screening of Documentary "Mujeres Fuertes" (Strong Women) - Vermont premiere! - and Self-Defense Workshop with Film Producer and Empowerment Self-Defense Instructor, Toby Israel.
Event is free. Registrations encouraged: https://www.jcogs.org/event/toby-israel.html
"Mujeres Fuertes" (Strong Women) is a documentary about self-defense, personal power, and freedom. It is intended to educate audiences about violence prevention tools and inspire people to live with courage and confidence. See the trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3bqwAruE86s Following the film, participants will engage in a one hour hands-on workshop practicing the holistic self-defense methodology outlined in the documentary.
Toby Israel is an author, editor, consultant, and empowerment self-defense instructor currently rooted in Costa Rica. She holds a BA in Anthropology from Middlebury College and an MA in Peace and Media Studies from the University for Peace. Toby is the founder of Mujeres Fuertes Costa Rica, a holistic self-defense project offering empowerment and self-defense education around the country and region.
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