All welcome for self-defense course on Nov. 29

All welcome for self-defense course on Nov. 29

Learn the basics of self-defense in this free, interactive course offered by a personal safety and martial arts expert on Wednesday, Nov. 29 from 2-3 p.m. in the Group Activities Room of the Student Fitness Center. All students and employees are welcome!

Studies show that self-defense courses improve confidence and reduce women’s vulnerability to violence. Focused on situational awareness, personal assertiveness and verbal and physical strategies for keeping yourself safe, this course teaches self-defense techniques in a fun, empowering environment.

The event is sponsored by the Office of Title IX and the Women’s and Gender Studies Program at Detroit Mercy.

Register for the course!

A graphic for a Empowerment and Self Defense course, with additional text reading, free course to learn to defend yourself, all are welcome! Wednesday, Nov. 29, Fitness Center, Group Activities Room, 2-3 p.m., Register here! Questions, email novellme@udmercy.edu.