Grey Lynn, Auckland

FREE Women's Self Defence workshop this Sunday 2 August

The team from Auckland Women's Centre

Join us for a FREE fun supportive workshop for women (16+) to learn and practice mental, verbal and physical techniques.

Sunday 2 August
9.30am - 4.00pm
Auckland Women's Centre
4 Warnock Street
Grey Lynn

Bookings are essential and must be received by 9am Friday 31 July.
Contact … View moreJoin us for a FREE fun supportive workshop for women (16+) to learn and practice mental, verbal and physical techniques.

Sunday 2 August
9.30am - 4.00pm
Auckland Women's Centre
4 Warnock Street
Grey Lynn

Bookings are essential and must be received by 9am Friday 31 July.
Contact info@womenz.org.nz to book or enrol online at awc.org.nz...

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