This class delivers practical, hands-on self-defense training and personal safety education specifically tailored for seniors. Students learn best-practice safety principles, including our personal safety framework. The program also addresses real-world topics such as assault statistics, legal boundaries, and the moral responsibilities of self-defense. Training includes proper stance and footwork, effective striking and target selection, escape techniques from grabs and holds, and introductory joint locks. Students will be provided our Introduction to Self-Defense Program Guide.
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Practical Self-Defense For Seniors (Tuesdays May – Jun)
Details
Dates:
Every Tuesday from May 5th through June 9th (6 weeks)
Time:
11:15 AM to 12:00 PM
Location:
Benjamin Gaither Senior Center – 80 Bureau Drive, Gaithersburg
Ages:
55+
Program Costs:
Contact the senior center (see “Registration” below).
Registration:
To register for this class, you must be a member of the Benjamin Gaither Senior Center. Contact the senior center for more information or to become a member.
Phone: 301-258-6380