Anytime, anywhere…home, work, or on errands you could be approached by an attacker. Get informed and trained on self-defense techniques. Rock Island Parks and Recreation will offer a classroom seminar as well as introductory and advanced classes on self defense skills taught by Kung Fu Quad Cities.

Self Defense Seminar will be held Saturday, January 14^th from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Rock Island Fitness and Activity Center. This informational seminar will go over the dos and don’ts of self defense and how not to be a victim. Fee is $20.00. For those wanting to learn techniques there will be a Self Defense Introduction Class to learn basic knowledge and self defense techniques through drills and scenarios to strengthen your control. Learn how to escape from holds and traps and what to do if approached by an assailant with a gun, knife or other weapon. No experience necessary, taught for all mobility, and appropriate for both men and women. Class will be Saturdays, February 4^th through March 18^th (No class March 11^th) from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at the Rock Island Fitness and Activity Center for $50.00.

For more information or to register for any of these classes call or visit Rock Island Parks and Recreation at (309) 732-7275, 4303 24^th Street, Rock Island, or register online by going to www.rigov.org and clicking on “ePark”.