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.