Empowerment Self-Defense for Women

Build confidence and have fun while learning effective prevention skills in a safe and supportive environment. We will cover strategies for dealing with uncomfortable or threatening situations, verbal harassment, and physical and sexual assaults. Participants will learn and practice setting appropriate psychological and physical boundaries and other strategies intended to reduce vulnerability to becoming a target of violence. Skills are designed to increase safety by increasing awareness and personal presence, learning to assess dangerous situations and using appropriate intervention strategies that fit the situation. This class will involve the practice of physical techniques that anyone can learn, regardless of your physical skills or abilities. Open to girls and women ages 14+.

Darla Bolon is a Social Worker with 35+ years of counseling experience with an emphasis on working with victims of crime. She has trained in and taught personal safety and self-defense classes for over 30 years, both locally and nationally. She specializes in educating people about their personal safety and empowering them to become their own best protectors. She is a certified Self-Defense Instructor with the American Women’s Self-Defense Association and the National Women’s Martial Arts Federation.

Cost: $20.00

To register call Denise McDermott at 252-249-1851, ext. 3113 or email at dmcdermott@pamlicocc.edu.

For specific questions about the class call or text Darla at 614-327-7209 or email at darlabolon@gmail.com .