A event held at The Island on Sunday 2nd November. The event starts at 11:15.
Sapphic Sundays x Bristol Women's Karate
Learn self-defence and meet other queer women along the way! The session begins with a karate taster class from 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM at The Island Dance Studio, Bridewell St, Bristol BS1 2QD. No prior experience is needed—just bring comfortable clothes (no zips or buttons please) and a sense of curiosity!
We will cover:
How to punch, kick, and strike with power
Soft skills for self-defence, like using your voice
Pair drills, including defending against grabs and holds
Afterwards, we’ll head to Dareshack, Vintry Building, Wine Street, Bristol BS1 2BD for coffee/light lunch, giving everyone a chance to connect, chat, and relax in a welcoming queer women’s space.
Come for the movement, stay for the community!
About Sapphic Sundays:
Sapphic Sundays is a weekly space for single, professional queer women. Not a dating event—but not not a dating event.
About Bristol Women's Karate:
Bristol Women’s Karate offers a supportive, women-only space to learn traditional karate without feeling rushed or sidelined. Classes focus on confidence, self-defence, fitness, and wellbeing, welcoming all ages, abilities, and experience levels. Training emphasizes skill, effort, and progression, while fostering a friendly, community-minded environment. You can train in a karate suit or whatever you feel comfortable in—what matters is learning, not clothing. Safety, personal growth, and enjoyment are at the heart of every session.
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Entry requirements: 18+
Learn self-defence and meet other queer women along the way! The session begins with a karate taster class from 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM at The Island Dance Studio, Bridewell St, Bristol BS1 2QD. No prior experience is needed—just bring comfortable clothes (no zips or buttons please) and a sense of curiosity!
We will cover:
How to punch, kick, and strike with power
Soft skills for self-defence, like using your voice
Pair drills, including defending against grabs and holds
Afterwards, we’ll head to Dareshack, Vintry Building, Wine Street, Bristol BS1 2BD for coffee/light lunch, giving everyone a chance to connect, chat, and relax in a welcoming queer women’s space.
Come for the movement, stay for the community!
About Sapphic Sundays:
Sapphic Sundays is a weekly space for single, professional queer women. Not a dating event—but not not a dating event.
About Bristol Women's Karate:
Bristol Women’s Karate offers a supportive, women-only space to learn traditional karate without feeling rushed or sidelined. Classes focus on confidence, self-defence, fitness, and wellbeing, welcoming all ages, abilities, and experience levels. Training emphasizes skill, effort, and progression, while fostering a friendly, community-minded environment. You can train in a karate suit or whatever you feel comfortable in—what matters is learning, not clothing. Safety, personal growth, and enjoyment are at the heart of every session.
#artspaceevents
Entry requirements: 18+
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