Self-Defense Training
3 day course
Fall 2026
Application Deadline
For more information, call us: 819 564-3666, ext. 2177
In this beginner’s course, you will cover the following two topics:
TOPIC 1: SELF-PROTECTIONTrembling, a racing heart, sweaty palms—these are warning signs that tell us it’s time to go into self-protection mode.
What you will learn in this course is to trust these signs and find a solution (leave the premises, dare to speak up, etc.).
Contents of this section:
• Knowing how to recognize and avoid risky situations.
• Exercises to develop self-confidence.
• Reflections and discussions on possible attacks.
SECTION 2: SELF-DEFENSE
If I was unable to sense or act, I must now use physical techniques that will enable me to free myself from the attack. Self-defense means using the attacker’s behavior and movements to your own advantage.
Contents of this section:
• Escaping from wrist, clothing, and throat grabs.
• Escaping from body holds.
• Escaping from hair grabs.
• Self-defense on the ground.
• Kiai (knowing how to scream to defend yourself)
• Strikes (hands, feet)
• Introduction to physical controls (arm locks & dislocations)
Offered in a friendly and dynamic atmosphere with the utmost respect. No experience is required to participate in this class, and simple clothing such as a T-shirt, leggings, or sweatshirt is suggested.
BILINGUAL SESSIONS (French/English)
Delivery Method
In person at Champlain College-Lennoxville.
Dates
Wednesdays, March 18, 25 and April 1
Time
5:00 p.m to 7:00 p.m.
Cost
$60 (3 classes)
*Reduced rate for Champlain College Lennoxville students and staff
About the Instructor
“My primary motivation is to help the candidate regain control over their life by enabling them to rebuild their confidence after a physical assault, and to guide them in developing their awareness as a tool for prevention.”
SENSEI CHANTAL LEPAGE :
Black belt, 4th dan in Ryusei karate and in women’s self‑defense.
Inducted into the U.S.A. International Black Belt Hall of Fame in 2005 for humanitarian work with women in Québec.
– Practicing martial arts since 1994.
– Founder of ONNANO DOJO in the Estrie region in 2001 and instructor since then.
– Also taught kendo for several years and practices Kyudo and Judo.
– Partner for the past 3 years with Sensei Anik Desrosiers, black belt, 2nd dan.
I have the pleasure of collaborating with various organizations such as Calacs de l’Estrie, CAVAC, IVAC, and APTS Estrie. I also teach in women’s centers, shelters for women experiencing domestic violence, to women who are survivors of sexual violence, to street workers, and many others since 2001.
I also offer workshops in high schools in Estrie and Montérégie and have done so for many years, and I regularly participate in charitable activities to support women’s centers.
Always with the goal of perfecting my art and offering the best, I will be participating in a training seminar in May 2026 in Kumamoto, Japan, with Ken Sakamoto, founder and chief instructor of the Ryusei karate style.
“THE BEST FIGHT OF MY LIFE IS THE ONE I MANAGED TO AVOID.”
SENSEI CHANTAL LEPAGE
For more information: onnanodojo.com
