Learning to Protect Ourselves: A Self-Defense Workshop within IMMERSED project

Learning to Protect Ourselves: A Self-Defense Workshop within IMMERSED project

On Saturday, March 14th, the participants of the IMMERSED project came together for a very special workshop: an introductory self-defense course.

This course was about much more than techniques and movements. We started with the most important battleground: our own minds. We talked about building confidence in ourselves, while also being deeply aware of our limits and capabilities. Drawing from the philosophy of Aikido, the session showed us that self-defense means cooperation over competition, attention to what is happening around us, and using energy wisely. We learned to recognize when the best response is to create distance from a potentially dangerous situation, and what to do when that option is no longer available.

It was a dynamic experience, full of moments of discovery, where each of us stepped a little outside our comfort zone and gained a fresh perspective on personal safety.

We thank Flaviu Mureșan and the Shoshin team for their professionalism and dedication. It was a valuable experience for the entire IMMERSED team!