Health & Fitness

Elmhurst Park District to Host Practical Self-Defense Workshop

Movements will be low-impact and designed for adults and seniors who are new to self-defense.

Submitted by the Elmhurst Park District.

Elmhurst, IL - Build your confidence and street awareness with a practical self-defense workshop.

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Join the Elmhurst Park District at The Abbey on March 12 from 10-11:30 a.m. to learn simple, effective techniques against the most common unarmed attacks, as well as how to defend yourself with a stick or cane.

Movements will be low-impact and designed for adults and seniors who are new to self-defense. Those with physical limitations will receive individual instruction on alternate self-defense options. The instructor is a practicing attorney with over 20 years’ experience in Kenpo Karate, Krav Maga and Escrima, and will also address the legal ramifications of using self-defense.

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$12 Elmhurst residents/$15 non-residents. For more information or to register, call The Abbey at (630) 993-8193.

The Elmhurst Park District is an Illinois Distinguished Agency dedicated to promoting “lifetime enjoyment” by providing a variety of parks, recreation facilities, and affordable programs in the Elmhurst community. For more information on the Elmhurst Park District call (630) 993-8900 or visitwww.epd.org.

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