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# A case for the defense By Daily Press staff
- URL: https://www.smdp.com/a-case-for-the-defense-by-daily-press-staff/
- Published: 2004-06-09T15:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-23T04:31:28.000Z
- Author: Guest Author
- Tags: local, Santa Monica, #archive-import

The Santa Monica Police Department is offering free, self-defense classes to adults who live, work or attend school in Santa Monica.

The SMPD defensive tactics team will teach an abbreviated version of the Krav Maga system of self-defense, which is taught to all officers and non-sworn personnel. Krav Maga is easy to learn, regardless of age, gender or physical fitness. It is a system of self-defense which teaches you to use your personal body weapons and intuitive reactions rather than relying on strength. The four-hour class will be offered on June 26 from 8 a.m. to noon, or 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Registration is open until June 16, or until the classes are full.

For more information or to register for a class, call the SMPD community relations Unit at (310) 458-8474.

*Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on June 9, 2004.* [Read the original PDF.](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/smdp%5Fbackissues/060904.pdf?ref=smdp.com)