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Montgomery County Commission for Women Self Defense Seminars

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Montgomery County Commission for Women Self Defense Seminars

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.

 

This is a Montgomery County, Maryland announcement.

 

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Roy Kelley, Retired, Former Associate Broker, RE/MAX Realty Group

Gaithersburg, Maryland  

Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Sad to say, but a very important program these days. If this was in my area, I'd certainly attend.

Oct 12, 2021 11:13 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Roy,

I have attended one of these, when my friend was teaching it.  This is a great service by your community.  A

Oct 12, 2021 01:09 PM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Roy,

PS.  I meant to comment on your beautiful photo. I have not seen this type of dahlia around here.  It is gorgeous.

Oct 12, 2021 01:10 PM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

This is a great service for women in Montgomery County, Roy!  I would attend if I lived there.

Oct 12, 2021 05:09 PM
Mark Don McInnes, Sandpoint-Idaho
Sandpoint Realty LLC - Sandpoint, ID
North Idaho Real Estate - 208-255.6227

Hello Roy.  I believe, from those attended, one of the greatest take a ways is to be constantly aware of your surroundings.  An ounce of prevention as it would be.  M

Oct 12, 2021 05:45 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

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Oct 13, 2021 04:47 PM
Rocky Dickerson
Realty One Group - Las Vegas, NV
Superior Service!

Good evening Roy! So good to see a community looking out for the safety of its citizens

Oct 13, 2021 05:38 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thank you very much for your comments. It is always good to hear from you.

Oct 14, 2021 08:20 AM