Highlighted Events:
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May 17: Self-Defense Benefit Class for VT Access to Reproductive Freedom
May 17th
Noon - 1:30pmThis workshop provides an introduction to some of the most practical physical and verbal self-defense techniques, as well as grounding in core strategic concepts of good self-defense.
Participants will leave with an understanding of what self-defense is and is not, how to consider the impact of identity on personal self-defense strategies, and an introduction to the basics of threat assessment.
This class involves partner work as well as hands-on physical adjustments by instructors, and utilizes an opt-in model of participation. We encourage everyone to participate at the highest degree they are able, but no activities are mandatory: consent to physical touch, clear expectations and optional modifications for different participation needs will be created at the beginning of the session and maintained throughout.
This course is suitable for participants with or without prior experience.
No RSVP Required but email Hello@resistanceartscollective.org if you have questions! -
Fearless Queers Self-Defense
May 17
3pm - 4pmRAC hosts Fearless Queers every third Sunday of the month. Fearless Queers is a queer and trans-founded self defense organization, and these classes are an LGBTQ+ affinity space. FQ is self defense for queer people by queer people. If interested, please fill out the interest form here!
For more info check out https://www.instagram.com/selfdefenseisgay/ -
Fearless Queers Self-Defense
June 21
3pm - 4pm
ERAC hosts Fearless Queers every third Sunday of the month. Fearless Queers is a queer and trans-founded self defense organization, and these classes are an LGBTQ+ affinity space. FQ is self defense for queer people by queer people. If interested, please fill out the interest form here!
For more info check out https://www.instagram.com/selfdefenseisgay/
Fearless Queers Self Defense
RAC hosts Fearless Queers every third Sunday of the month. Fearless Queers is a queer and trans-founded self defense organization, and these classes are an LGBTQ+ affinity space. FQ is self defense for queer people by queer people. If interested, please fill out the interest form here!
For more info check out https://www.instagram.com/selfdefenseisgay/
Fearless Queers Self Defense
RAC hosts Fearless Queers every third Sunday of the month. Fearless Queers is a queer and trans-founded self defense organization, and these classes are an LGBTQ+ affinity space. FQ is self defense for queer people by queer people. If interested, please fill out the interest form here!
For more info check out https://www.instagram.com/selfdefenseisgay/
Fearless Queers Self Defense
RAC hosts Fearless Queers every third Sunday of the month. Fearless Queers is a queer and trans-founded self defense organization, and these classes are an LGBTQ+ affinity space. FQ is self defense for queer people by queer people. If interested, please fill out the interest form here!
For more info check out https://www.instagram.com/selfdefenseisgay/
Fearless Queers Self Defense
RAC hosts Fearless Queers every third Sunday of the month. Fearless Queers is a queer and trans-founded self defense organization, and these classes are an LGBTQ+ affinity space. FQ is self defense for queer people by queer people. If interested, please fill out the interest form here!
For more info check out https://www.instagram.com/selfdefenseisgay/
Fearless Queers Self Defense
RAC hosts Fearless Queers every third Sunday of the month. Fearless Queers is a queer and trans-founded self defense organization, and these classes are an LGBTQ+ affinity space. FQ is self defense for queer people by queer people. If interested, please fill out the interest form here!
For more info check out https://www.instagram.com/selfdefenseisgay/
Grand Opening Party
Join us for an open house and party! Feel free to wander in and out at any time except during the kids' karate class from 11 - 12. If you have a child aged 6-12 who would like to participate in the kids karate class, please RSVP by emailing hello@resistanceartscollective.org. The full day’s schedule is:
11am - Kids' Karate Class
Open to kids ages 6-12; please RSVP via email: hello@resistanceartscollective.org
12pm - Cafe de Manha
This is a light snack and conversation hour that happens during capoeira encontros. Come chat and have a pastry with RAC members and staff!
1pm - Capoeira and Karate Demos
RAC students and instructors will perform kata (karate forms), capoeira sequences, and sparring demos to give a taste of what each martial art is all about.
2 -4pm - Community Potluck
Bring your own plates, cups, utensils and a dish to pass!
Fearless Queers Self Defense
RAC hosts Fearless Queers every third Sunday of the month. Fearless Queers is a queer and trans-founded self defense organization, and these classes are an LGBTQ+ affinity space. FQ is self defense for queer people by queer people. If interested, please fill out the interest form here!
For more info check out https://www.instagram.com/selfdefenseisgay/
Dojo Closure
As an expression of our commitment to Pride as resistance, RAC staff will be serving as marshals for the NYC Dyke March, an annual, unpermitted protest in New York City. We encourage you to take this weekend to find ways to be of service to our community and earth in the spirit of Marsha P. Johnson's words - "No pride for some of us without liberation for all of us."
Fearless Queers Self Defense
RAC hosts Fearless Queers every third Sunday of the month. Fearless Queers is a queer and trans-founded self defense organization, and these classes are an LGBTQ+ affinity space. FQ is self defense for queer people by queer people. If interested, please fill out the interest form here!
For more info check out https://www.instagram.com/selfdefenseisgay/
Pride Capoeira Roda
Music, movement, and community come together in the roda, a gathering of folks playing capoeira! All are welcome, whether you’ve ever trained capoeira or not. The RAC Pride Roda will take place outdoors at Waterfront Park, weather permitting - rsvp to hello@resistanceartscollective.org for the exact location.
Bring a Friend Karate Class + Queer Martial Movie Night
All-levels karate class 6-7:15pm, with a focus on new intro students! If you've been thinking of trying class, this is a great opportunity to do so in a group that includes several new students, as well as time for socializing after. After class we'll transform the dojo into a movie theatre and watch a queer martial arts movie! (Movie TBD - check back here soon!)
Fearless Queers Self Defense
Each third Sunday RAC hosts Fearless Queers. Fearless Queers is an queer and trans founded self-defense organization and each month our classes with them are an LGBTQ+ Affinity Space. It is self-defense for queer people by queer people. If interested, please use the interest form here!
For more info check out https://www.instagram.com/selfdefenseisgay/
Self-Defense Benefit Class for VT Access to Reproductive Freedom
This workshop provides an introduction to some of the most practical physical and verbal self-defense techniques, as well as grounding in core strategic concepts of good self-defense. Participants will leave with an understanding of what self-defense is and is not, how to consider the impact of identity on personal self-defense strategies, and an introduction to the basics of threat assessment. This class involves partner work as well as hands-on physical adjustments by instructors, and utilizes an opt-in model of participation. We encourage everyone to participate at the highest degree they are able, but no activities are mandatory: consent to physical touch, clear expectations and optional modifications for different participation needs will be created at the beginning of the session and maintained throughout. This course is suitable for participants with or without prior experience.
Fearless Queers Self Defense
Each third Sunday RAC hosts Fearless Queers. Fearless Queers is an queer and trans founded self-defense organization and each month our classes with them are an LGBTQ+ Affinity Space. It is self-defense for queer people by queer people. If interested, please use the interest form here!
For more info check out https://www.instagram.com/selfdefenseisgay/
Navigating Police Escalation
After the events on March 11, many experienced orgnizers, disrupters, and protest veterans saw a lot of poeple who were looking to do the right thing but didn’t know what that was. This session will be a place for those with experience navigating police escalation to share with those who have questions. Talk to people who have been pepper sprayed, been arrested, and experienced police violence about how to be helpful in the midst of chaos and learn how we can all exist in these spaces safer.