Learn life-saving safety tips and support a good cause! Join Komera’s Global Run 2020.
About Komera
In Rwanda, “Komera” means “be strong, have courage.”
Komera develops self-confident young women through education, community development, and sport.
At Komera, we believe women are strong, powerful and full of potential. We use a holistic approach to development composed of three pillars, designed to provide opportunities for women to unleash their potential!
About this Event
THE KOMERA GLOBAL RUN IS AN ANNUAL MOVEMENT OF PEOPLE AROUND THE WORLD COMING TOGETHER TO RUN IN SUPPORT OF GIRLS’ EDUCATION AND EMPOWERMENT!
For 12 years, Komera has hosted the Komera Global Run in Rwanda, adding Boston, San Francisco, and New York runs in collaboration over the years. For the last several years, they’ve included a virtual run component to allow their global network to participate no matter where in the world they are.
Join us for the 2020 Komera Global Run Virtual High Five-K to support young women in Rwanda and celebrate our global strength, resilience, and collaboration!
About the Safety Workshop
Almost daily the media report stories of violent physical attacks on runners. Those who fight back are more likely to get away, yet without some form of training, it’s hard to know what to do. Join self-defense instructors Julie Morrill and Rebecca Tolkoff for an online workshop on personal safety where you will learn how to fight back. The training will include safety tips, scenario discussions, and some empowering self-defense techniques. Bring your sense of humor and sense of adventure.
What Will You Learn?
How to respond to violent situations;
Basic tools for fighting back, including: The ideal stance to help maintain your balance and get away; basic moves: punches, kicks, elbows, and knees.
Defending against common attacks, such as: Wrist grabs, bear hugs — both arms free and arms trapped, and being pushed to the ground.
ZOOM Link will be sent to you upon registration.