Commission for Women to Offer Virtual Self-Defense Workshops

The Montgomery County Commission for Women will offer five opportunities for women to participate in an evening S.A.F.E. seminar (Self-defense Awareness and Familiarization Exchange) for $10 per participant. The introductory self-defense seminar will assist women of all fitness levels with information that may reduce the risk of exposure to violence and introduce the physical aspects of self-defense.

The self-defense seminars will be offered from 7-8:30 p.m., online via Zoom, on the following dates:

• Wednesday, Oct. 13
• Thursday, Oct. 28
• Tuesday, Nov. 23
• Tuesday, Dec. 7
• Thursday, Dec. 16

This COVID-19 pandemic adapted S.A.F.E. seminar includes:

• Videos, discussion and planning skills for reducing personal safety risks.
• A 40-minute experience on sample of physical self-defense techniques.
• A 13-piece, student folio with safety information every woman should know (mailed to each participant following the seminar).

Preregistration is required. Teens can attend only with a participating adult. The session is only open to women. The men’s class is not currently being offered by the Commission for Women. Those interested in a men's class should call 240-777-8300.

For more information or to register for a session, go to https://fall2021selfdefense.eventbrite.com.

For more information about the Commission for Women, visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov/cfw/ or call 240-777-8300.