Han Lon Mental Health & Self Protection Course - Manchester

The Manchester BIBA Committee is delighted to bring you a mental health event with a difference — one that combines practical self-protection skills with calming meditative practices to help you manage stress and boost well-being.

This is not your usual mental health session.
Join us for the Han Lon Mental Health & Self-Protection Course, where you’ll actively participate in:

• Self-defence techniques based on Wing Chun martial arts — to build confidence and resilience.
• Qi Gong, a Chinese meditative practice — to reduce stress, improve internal health, and enhance focus.

Event Details:
📍 Location: Manchester, Salford M3 5GS
🕘 Timings:

• 09:45 – 10:00 | Introduction
• 10:00 – 11:30 | 1st Session
• 11:30 – 11:45 | Break
• 11:45 – 13:15 | 2nd Session
• 13:15 | Event ends and a free lunch is provided.

Why attend?

• Learn effective self-defence skills
• Improve mental and physical health
• Gain confidence under pressure
• Learn techniques to reduce stress

Led by:

• Derek O’Hanlon, martial artist and trainer with 35+ years of experience
• Ian Pritchard, Qi Gong specialist and coach

We hope you’ll join us for this energising and empowering experience.

A special thank you to the Sponsors of this event - Aviva, Carolyn Bowers Recruitment and Investec.

**Event is free of charge, however a fee of £10 may be applicable for late cancellation or non-attendance of this event to cover catering costs, as stated in our cancellation policy.

*Event filming and photography may take place throughout the event which BIBA may use for future publicity and marketing.

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