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

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

Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021 Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021 Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2021 

Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021 Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021 

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 learning a 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 may attend only with a participating adult. This session is for women only. 

For more information or to register for a session, visit https://fall2021selfdefense.eventbrite.com For more information about the Commission for Women, visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov/cfw/ or call 240-777-8300.