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Self Defense

8-Week Course for Teens
2024-09-12 17:00:00 2024-09-12 18:00:00 America/Chicago Self Defense Join us, every Thursday in September, to learn empowering techniques in boundary setting, self care, and self defense with our guest educator Gretchen Butler. William F. Laman Public Library - The Loft - Teen Center

Thursday, September 12
5:00pm - 6:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-09-12 17:00:00 2024-09-12 18:00:00 America/Chicago Self Defense Join us, every Thursday in September, to learn empowering techniques in boundary setting, self care, and self defense with our guest educator Gretchen Butler. William F. Laman Public Library - The Loft - Teen Center

William F. Laman Public Library

The Loft - Teen Center

Join us, every Thursday in September, to learn empowering techniques in boundary setting, self care, and self defense with our guest educator Gretchen Butler.

Every Thursday in September the Loft welcomes Gretchen Butler with Empowerment Self Defense. 

Students are invited to learn the basics of:

  • Setting and communicating boundaries
  • Reading body language
  • Negotiating high stress situations
  • De-escalating would-be assailants
  • Protecting themselves from aggravated attacks

We recommend students involved wear comfortable clothing and closed toe shoes. Class will cap at 20 students on a first-come-first-serve basis.

If you have any questions, please feel free to call Laman Library and ask for Bekah or Jenna in the Loft!

AGE GROUP: | Ages 13-18: Teens |

EVENT TYPE: | Health & Wellness | Education/Training |

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William F. Laman Public Library
Phone: 501-758-1720
Hours
Mon, Sep 16 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Sep 17 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Sep 18 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Sep 19 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Sep 20 9:00AM to 1:00PM
Sat, Sep 21 9:00AM to 1:00PM
Sun, Sep 22 Closed
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