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May 22, 2013
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Women's Self Defense Class

Our next class is Tuesday, May 21, 2013!

Instructor Harriet Johnson addresses the crowd.Since 1994, the Vernon Hills Police Department has offered a free 2-hour women’s self-defense class to residents of Vernon Hills age 8 and up (children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult).  The instructor for the class is Harriet Johnson, a former police officer and an expert in self-defense.

The class is usually scheduled for a Tuesday in May from 7pm - 9 pm.

Some of the topics that are covered in the class are: basic principles of survival and awareness; vulnerable areas of the body; psychology of fear and how to make it work for you; and the basic principles of self-defense.

Instructor Harriet Johnson prepares to show a participant one of her moves.The next class is scheduled for Tuesday, May 21, 2013*.  If you're interested, but the class isn't for awhile, you can always contact the Crime Prevention Unit now and ask to be placed on the waiting list.  Or contact us if you have any questions.

This event always receives high praise and is well attended, so act now.  Call (847) 247-4889 or send us an e-mail.  Please provide your home address, phone number, e-mail address and age.

* The class will be held at the Police Department, 740 Lakeview Parkway, Vernon Hills.  Please park in the rear of the building.