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Register at: https://stjoemokiwanis.org/take-defenseThe Kiwanis Club of St. Joseph, MO is once again partnering with the Ali Kemp Foundation and the YWCA of St. Joseph to offer the 12th Annual TAKE Defense Training course to empower local women ages 12 and up with effective self-defense strategies and techniques.
In the wake of their daughter’s horrific death while working at a pool in their hometown, Roger and Kathy Kemp created a program to forever carry on Ali’s legacy and prevent this tragedy from reoccurring. In 2005, TAKE Defense was founded by the Kemp family with the goal of providing FREE, hands-on self-defense training.
In keeping with the Ali Kemp Foundation’s goal of providing free training, there is no charge to attend TAKE Defense.
This year’s event will be held on Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 10 a.m. at Genesis Health Club located at 3107 North Belt Hwy in St. Joseph, MO. You do not need to be a member of Genesis to join our class. Kiwanis members will be onsite to direct you to the gym.
Our Event area (in the Genesis Pickleball Courts/gym) will open at 9:30 a.m. Pre-registration is encouraged and event t-shirts and totes can be purchased for a donation through October 16th (to be picked up at the event). Register at: https://stjoemokiwanis.org/take-defense
We are also excited to partner with the YWCA. The YWCA will be onsite during the event and we will be collection donations for their personal care pantries.
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Genesis Health Clubs (ST. JOSEPH), 3107 N Belt Hwy,Saint Joseph, Missouri, United States
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