💪 Join YWI YWIN alongside SHALVA and StandStrong for an introductory self-defense course and discussion about safety in relationships. This program will empower individuals with the mental mindset and physical skills to stay safe, confident, and proud of who they are and what they believe.
📅 Tuesday, February 25, 2025
🕢 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Gold Coast
✨ This event is beginner-friendly—no intense movement is required
Learn about our incredible facilitators below!
Spots are limited—register now!
Ben Goldberg-Carlson, Chicago Instructor
Ben is a former MMA competitor and now specializes in Jiu-Jitsu. He has worked and trained in many gyms in the Chicago land area, as well as the Gracie Gym in Denver where he worked before moving to Chicago. Ben joined the team at StandStrong in 2024 and really enjoys empowering community members to be safe and proud!
Henri Jones, Chicago Lead Instructor
Henri competes in MMA and is a specialist in Muay Thai – striking, kicking and knee strikes! He has won his last two fights by knockout inside 30 seconds! Henri joined StandStrong in 2021 and loves to apply his skills from the cage, to real life self-defense situations to allow people to be safe.
Maris Rosenfeld, SHALVA
No one should feel unsafe in their relationship. SHALVA is the Chicagoland area’s resource for relationships, from healthy to unhealthy to abusive. We are here for any Jewish person who is experiencing or healing from domestic abuse, as well as anyone who might be worried about a friend or loved one.
Visit our site to learn more about our free services and programs: shalvacares.org and call today if you're looking for some immediate support: 773-583-HOPE(4673)
Matt Travers, Executive Director of StandStrong.
Matt is originally from London and moved to Chicago in 2016. He has worked in Jewish Communal organizations for over 15 years and has been with StandStrong since its inception in 2020. Matt was a semi-professional soccer player in the UK, and started training Krav Maga in 2010.