Building Community Resilience: Women's Self Defense Seminar

Building Community Resilience: Women's Self Defense Seminar

Come join us for an empowering event focused on equipping women with essential self-defense skills! This seminar will be held at the Shaker Heights Public Library, where you'll learn practical techniques to enhance your safety and confidence. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with other women in your community and build resilience together. Mark your calendars and get ready to feel empowered!

What You’ll Learn:

• Effective and Practical Self-Defense Without Weapons: Strategies to defend yourself against bigger and stronger opponents.
• Simple Techniques for All Fitness Levels: Practical methods that work regardless of strength or agility.
• No Experience Required: Perfect for beginners—no prior martial arts background needed!
• Optional Hands-On Practice: Participate at your own comfort level—practice is encouraged but never required.

About the Instructor: Jerry Cooper

Jerry brings decades of expertise in unarmed combat, self-protection, military training, and martial arts, and has spent his career working in high risk environments.

• Extensive Martial Arts Expertise: Black belts in Judo, Kenpo, Shorin Ryu Karate, and more.
• Krav Maga Instructor: Specializing in practical, unarmed self-defense.
• Real-World Training: U.S. Army Ranger and Department of Justice contractor in Iraq.
• Certified Trainer: NRA-certified in firearms and defensive tactics.

Jerry’s proven techniques focus on building your confidence, developing your awareness, and teaching you how to handle dangerous situations effectively and safely.

Requirements:

Age restriction: 16+

Comfortable clothing and tennis shoes preferreable.

Host or Publisher A Warrior in the Garden