Mount Pleasant DC Forum

[Sara Wolf]

Self Defense Options right in Mt. Pleasant. Call 301/589-1349 with any questions. All are about practical realities happening today.

DC Self Defense Karate Association
DC Self Defense Karate Association has been teaching self-defense classes and workshops in the DC metropolitan area since 1975 under the direction of Carol Middleton, a 6th Degree Black Belt. All the self-defense taught through DCSDKA is practical and effective and taught in a supportive atmosphere. For more information call 301/589-1349 or email [email address removed - log in to view]


1. Self Defense Basics
Who: Women and teen girls over age 16 (must have written permission).
When: Tuesdays, January 25 through March 1,from 7-9pm
Where: Georgetown University
Learn how to increase your safety today! This six-session class will train you how to handle the most common attacks against women. This addresses standing as well as attacks that go to the ground or start on the ground.
Cost is $50 to participants who are not students at Georgetown University. Call the Women’s Center at 202/687-6359 to register

2. Self Defense Basics
Who: Women and teen girls ages 16 and up
When: Tuesdays, 7:30 to 9 p.m., Feb. 15-May 3, skipping March 1 & 22 (10 classes total)
Where: Bancroft Elementary in Mt. Pleasant (18th and Newton Streets NW)
Learn Prevention and awareness: things you can do to prevent or avoid an attack or abuse. Assertiveness and verbal self-defense: using words and body language to stop obnoxious or intrusive behavior and to keep a situation from escalating.
Physical techniques to end a physical attack, either standing or on the ground.
Cost: $159. Discounts for EARLY REGISTRATION (postmarked before Feb. 1) or for signing up with a friend. Limited scholarships available.

If you have questions or want to register, contact Lauren Taylor at 301-608-3708 [email address removed - log in to view].

WEAPONS SEMINAR TAUGHT BY CAROL MIDDLETON, DIRECTOR OF DC SELF DEFENSE KARATE ASSOCIATION AND DC IMPACT SELF DEFENSE
Basic Stick, Knife and Gun defense
Learn the basic strategies, and techniques towards defending yourself against an attacker with a weapon. We have found that people are more like to be attacked/assaulted by someone with a weapon. Come learn what to do when confronted by an assailant with a weapon

Who: Open to men, women and teens 16 and older with parental permission.
When: Friday, February 11, 6-9pm AND Saturday, February 12 from 1-5pm
Where: Bancroft School; 18th and Newton Streets NW
Cost: $189
Checks should be written to DCSDKA. Address: 701 Richmond Ave. Silver Spring, MD 20910
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