The U.S. Embassy Announces New Enrollment for Self-Defense Courses for Women and Girls in Tashkent

The U.S. Embassy, in collaboration with the head coach of the Uzbekistan national women’s sambo team, professional jiu-jitsu and judo instructors, as well as a professional psychologist who is a member of the American Psychological Association and an alumnus of U.S. international exchange programs, is launching a new round of self-defense courses in Tashkent. The courses are aimed at building confidence in women and girls and equipping them with self-defense skills.

The training sessions will be held over three months, starting in September 2024, at the modern BeFit Box gym. The exact start date of the sessions will be communicated additionally to all selected participants. During the selection process, two age groups will be formed, each consisting of a maximum of 30 participants.

Group A: Girls aged 13 to 17 – Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 15:00 to 16:00. To apply for the junior group, please follow this link and fill out the application form.

Group B: Women aged 18 and older – Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 20:00 to 21:00. To apply for the senior group, please follow this link and fill out the application form.

Course participants will master a set of self-defense techniques and improve their physical fitness through special exercises. In addition to self-defense skills, participants will learn conflict resolution methods, open communication, and stress management.

Sessions with a professional confidence development coach for girls and women will be held once a week on one of the specified days: Group A: Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 16:30 to 18:00. Group B: Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 18:00 to 20:30.

The application deadline is Monday, August 12.

«We can accept only 30 applications for consideration in each group. Applications will be reviewed until the deadline or until the number of applications reaches 30, whichever comes first,» the American diplomats noted.

The sessions will be conducted free of charge.