Self Defense Class for women on Sept. 12th

Sep 01, 2015 at 08:48 am by bryan


The La Vergne Police Department will be hosting a self-defense class for women on Saturday, September 12 from 12:00 noon until 3:00 p.m. in the Board Room at City Hall.

During the class called Women's Awareness and Response (W.A.R), women will be taught basic tools/weapons, confident body posture, situational awareness, shielding, points of impact, break aways, and escape and evasion.

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Sgt. Sheree Robertson said, "We want all women to consider taking this class. Bring your mom, bring your daughter, or bring your neighbor so you can learn how to be aware of your surroundings and how to defend yourself."

Robertson said the class if free and on a first-come, first-served basis. This class is hands on as well as instructional so soft soled shoes and comfortable clothes are required. So sign up, contact Sgt. Robertson at (615) 287-8618 or email srobertson@lavergnetn.gov.

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