PLEASE LIST through 3/19/11: Women's Empowerment Series: One Day Self Defense Workshops

PLEASE LIST through March 19, 2011

IMMEDIATE

 

 

Women’s Empowerment Series: One Day Self Defense Workshops

 

LOCATION:             Brooklyn: Von King Recreation Center

Saturday, March 5, 1 – 3 p.m.

670 Lafayette Avenue, between Tompkins & Marcy Aves.

 

Queens: Al Oerter Recreation Center

Friday, March 11, 11:30 a.m.

131-40 Fowler Avenue, Flushing

 

Manhattan: Al Smith Recreation Center

Saturday, March 12, 1 – 3 p.m.

80 Catherine Street at Cherry Street

 

Bronx: St. James Recreation Center

Saturday, March 19, 1 – 3 p.m.

2530 Jerome Avenue at 192^nd Street

 

DETAILS:                 According to the National Crime Victimization Survey, more than 600 women are assaulted each day. These self defense workshops will empower women to feel safer and more confident and teach them tools to fend off attackers. Plus, it’s a great cardio workout! The workshops will be led by Shihan Ramzy, an 8^th degree black belt in Fuji Ryu Jujutsu with more than 35 years’ experience in the martial arts and women’s self defense.

                                   

                                    The workshop at Al Oerter on March 11 will also be attended by Hanshi Diaz, who is spearheading this workshop citywide and coordinating the citywide martial arts tournament on May 15 at Al Oerter Recreation Center.

 

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 PRESS CONTACT: Vickie Karp / Meghan Lalor                                                  (212) 360-1311

 

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