SELF DEFENSE, ROOTED IN COMMUNITY

Custom workshops that teach practical skills and lifestyle strategies that promote personal safety

Custom workshops that teach practical skills and lifestyle strategies that promote personal safety

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Events Hosted

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Our Services

VARIOUS OPTIONS TO CHOOSE FROM, AT NO COST TO YOU

VARIOUS OPTIONS TO CHOOSE FROM, AT NO COST TO YOU

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SINGLE DAY WORKSHOP

Completely standalone

1.5 hours

Learn fundamentals

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ONE WEEK WORKSHOP

5 consecutive workshops that build on eachother

1.5 hour classes x 5 days

Comprehensive learning plan

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CUSTOM WORKSHOP

Can be event-specific

All details can be modified

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Why Us

Personalized and Accessible

Accessability

Our workshops are designed to suit all ages and fitness levels.

Accessability

Our workshops are designed to suit all ages and fitness levels.

Experience

Our instructors have years of martial arts experience and have taught groups of various ages before.

Experience

Our instructors have years of martial arts experience and have taught groups of various ages before.

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Flexibility

We travel to your community and expect no equipment.

Flexibility

We travel to your community and expect no equipment.

Tailored

We can modify workshops to reach desired goals or to integrate certain practices that you prefer (like cultural traditions).

Tailored

We can modify workshops to reach desired goals or to integrate certain practices that you prefer (like cultural traditions).

OUR MISSION

About Us

Stand Ready is a non-profit organization that started in September 2025. We are based in Edmonton, Alberta and host workshops in the city and nearby communities. Our goal with these workshops is to build confidence, leadership, and overall well-being by teaching practical skills and lifestyle strategies that promote personal safety. We believe it is incredibly important to make these resources more accessible, especially for communities that may face increased risk or barriers. Since our long-term goal is to work in healthcare, supporting safety, prevention, and empowerment in our community through these workshops feels aligned with what we hope to do in the future.

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Man in black track suit on a track. Coaching or athlete.

JANANI ANAND

Founder

FOUNDER

Karate

Janani has been practicing karate for 15 years and will be receiving her black belt in July 2026. She has consistently medalled at competitions throughout the years, and at her dojo's 2026 tournament, she was the tournament winner for kata and board breaking and placed silver in sparring. Aside from karate, she is a student at the University of Alberta and enjoys running and baking in her free time. Her expertise lies in fundamental techniques and integrating character building as a key component of self defense.

15 Years Karate Experience

First Aid Certified

Provisional Black Belt

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Man in black track suit on a track. Coaching or athlete.

ASHWIN ANAND

Founder

FOUNDER

Muay Thai

Ashwin learned some karate as a kid, and later took on Muay Thai as an adult. He does weightlifting and plays basketball as hobbies, and ran a marathon in 2025. He also has 4 years of experience coaching para-athletes in track and field. He is committed to bringing his emphasis on practicality and maintaining physical health.

3 Years Muay Thai Experience

5 Years Karate Experience

First Aid Certified

Events

Our Upcoming Events

Our Event Schedule

Apr 19 - Apr 25, 2026

MDT
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Upcoming Events

Frog Lake First Nation
Mon, Apr 27 • 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Bearspaw First Nation
Mon, May 4 • 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Apr 19 - Apr 25, 2026

MDT
No events this week

Upcoming Events

Frog Lake First Nation
Mon, Apr 27 • 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Bearspaw First Nation
Mon, May 4 • 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Testimonials

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