SELF-DEFENSE/AWARENESS WORKSHOPS! It is of the utmost importance that we all take measures to ensure our personal safety! Here for BHC residents—and applicable to a wide range of ages, both male and female—is a fantastic opportunity to learn how to do just that! It’s BHC OA’s four SELF-DEFENSE/AWARENESS WORKSHOPS! Instructor? Deputy Brandon Schaefer, Williamson County Sheriff’s Office!
BE PREPARED! Sign up today for the (free) class of your choice via Eventbrite. Links are to be found at the end of each class description. All classes will take place at the Tumlinson Park Pavilion at 6:00 PM. Water will be available for participants.
MONDAY, September 10, ages 4-10—Students will receive training with a focus on anti-abduction techniques and paying attention to their surroundings. Participants will be shown techniques and practice on training pads. Class duration will be 1½ hours. Enrollment is limited to 30 participants. Eventbrite link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bhc-self-defense-workshop-ages-4-10-tickets-49578576858
TUESDAY, September 11, 6-7:30 pm, ages 11-16—Participants will receive training in anti-abduction as well as anti-dating violence. Topics of discussion will address the use of cell phones, locations to be wary of, and proper responses to physical conflict. Participants will be shown techniques and will practice on training pads. Class duration will be 1½ hours. Enrollment is limited to 30 participants. Eventbrite link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bhc-self-defense-workshop-ages-11-16-tickets-49578706245
WEDNESDAY, September 12, 6-8 PM—Men, ages 17 and up, will receive situational awareness training, which includes reading body language and the importance of controlling personal environmental factors. The training focuses on prevention and intervention of assaultive offenses. Participants will be shown techniques and will practice on training pads. No children are allowed to be present during this training. Adults who complete this course will receive a free self-defense tool. Class duration will be 2 hours. Enrollment is limited to 30 participants. Eventbrite link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bhc-self-defense-workshop-men-tickets-49578826605
THURSDAY, September 13, 6-8 PM—Women, ages 17 and up, will receive situational awareness training, which includes reading body language and the importance of controlling personal environmental factors. The training will focus on prevention and intervention of assaultive offenses. Participants will be shown techniques and will practice on training pads. No children are allowed to be present during this training. Adults who complete this course will receive a free self-defense tool. Class duration will be 2 hours. Enrollment is limited to 30 participants. Eventbrite link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/self-defense-women-tickets-49578893806
