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Join us for a 2-hour women's basic self-defense seminar taught by a veteran Peoria Police officer and Jiu-Jitsu instructor.This hands-on practice of basic self-defense (tailored for women, including – grips, leverage, maintaining distance, and using everyday objects for defense), verbal de-escalation, maintaining spatial awareness, emergency response planning, and a Q&A session.
The goal of this seminar -- part of our Sexual Assault Awareness Month programming -- is for participants to leave with practical knowledge and confidence in self-protection. While all genders experience assault, women are significantly more likely to be victims of sexual assault.
Instructor Info:
- Phil Mahan
- Current Peoria Police Officer -- 20 years
- Retired Military Veteran.
- Joshua Janis Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
- 12 years of grappling experience.
- Current Instructor at Fir Na Dli Jiu-Jitsu
Open only to girls and women, ages 13 and older.
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Event Venue
Peoria Public Library Main Library, 107 NE Monroe,Peoria, Illinois, United States
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