Gedman's Blackbelt Academy Offers Self-Defense Seminar to the Public

Gedman’s Black Belt Academy of the Westfield Area YMCA will host a Krav Maga Seminar on Friday, January 19, an opportunity for the community ages 16+ to gain personal safety and self-defense skills. The seminar will be held from 6:30-9:30pm at the Bauer Family Branch YMCA, 422 East Broad Street in Westfield.

Known for its effectiveness and efficiency in real-world self-defense situations, Krav Maga teaches simple, effective and easy-to-learn self-defense principles and techniques that can help keep you safe. No prior martial arts experience is needed.

The seminar is not only a great learning experience, but a charitable event. There is a $40 participation fee, and a portion of those proceeds will be donated to the H.U. Lee Foundations Scholarship Program. Participants should dress in workout or comfortable clothes, bring water to stay hydrated and prepare to have a great time.

Contact Mike Cardoso at mcardoso@westfieldynj.org or 908-487-3392 to secure your spot.

Gedman’s Black Belt Academy of the Westfield Area YMCA offers classes for adults, teens and children (age 5+) for beginners through 5th degree black belts. The program is led by certified American Taekwondo Association instructors, under the leadership of Master Instructor Pamela Gedman. To register for an Intro class, visit westfieldynj.org/tae-kwon-do.

The Y is the nation’s leading nonprofit committed to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Financial assistance is available for YMCA programs and memberships for those who qualify.