BRAIN GAMES: EMPOWERMENT AND COPING STRATEGIES FOR COMPETITIVE HEMA

Course Description:
Brain Games is a class designed to help fencers who are new to competitive HEMA, or those who have never felt comfortable competing, discover coping and empowerment strategies to enjoy the competitive experience.

We'll discuss how to deal with anxieties around injuries and looking bad, and how to use coping strategies such as finding a coach who can work with you, goal setting strategies, and how to process your adrenaline-fueled emotions after both victory and defeat.

Required Gear:
Mask, gloves, gorget minimum; full upper body sparring kit preferred.

Course Level:
Beginner and Intermediate Levels

Course Format:
Hands-On

Instructor:
Rebecca Glass