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Women’s Self-Defense Seminar to Benefit Milford Domestic Violence Center

Impact School of Martial Arts is teaming up with Wayside Youthand Family Support Network to provide a special Women’s Self-Defense seminar. Thisspecial training session will take place on Saturday, June 16th from 2:00 P.M to 4:00 P.M.at the Impact School of Martial Arts, 191 Mechanic St. in Bellingham. Proceeds fromthis event will benefit the local Domestic Violence and Rape Center in Milford.


The Impact Women’s Self Defense Class is geared toward giving women theconfidence and skills to protect themselves from attack. Topics to be covered duringthe session include gun and knife defense, striking and kicking, becoming aware of yoursurroundings, how to decrease vulnerability by minimizing your potential to become avictim, and how to develop the most important weapon – your mind.


“All women live with a certain level of risk of violent crime, and this training willprovide them with the tangible skills and confidence to stay safe, said Impact MasterInstructor, Soke Greg Goepfert. “We are proud to partner with Wayside to helpcontribute to the safety of women in our community, and help enhance the importantwork of the Domestic Violence and Rape Center.”

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To register for the Impact Women’s Self-Defense class you can visit the Impact websiteat www.groundwarrior.com or call 508-966-1662. The cost is $25.00 and proceeds will benefit the Domestic Violence and Rape Center in Milford.

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