LAGUNA BEACH
The Recreation Department is offering two self-defense and awareness training classes for women. Participants will be taught simple but effective techniques to develop safety habits and skills that can be used to prevent and deal with attacks.
The classes are taught by Patricia Cooper, a fifth-degree black belt with 15 years’ experience teaching self-defense. The courses are $50 for five sessions, with family rates available. Classes for adults and older teens begin at 7 p.m. Wednesday; classes for junior high and high school girls begin at noon Thursday.
The department is at 515 Forest Ave. Information: (949) 497-0716.
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