CHICAGO, Ill. – In an effort to help people learn self-defense essentials and feel safer in their neighborhood, state Rep. Sara Feigenholtz, D-Chicago, is hosting a Self-Defense Workshop on Saturday, April 5 from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. at Thousand Waves Martial Arts and Self-Defense Center, located at 1220 W. Belmont in Lakeview.
“This workshop is for anyone interested in learning the fundamentals of self-defense and practical street smarts to use in everyday situations,” Feigenholtz said. “One of the most critical lessons is how to be assertive and aware of your surroundings to avoid dangerous situations before they happen.”
Kate Webster, Director of Violence Prevention Programs at Thousand Waves, will lead the interactive session for residents of every gender, age, and skill level. Thousand Waves has been designing and implementing practical and effective violence prevention, self-defense, stress management, and wellness programs since 1985.
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“Safety is always a top priority for our community, especially as the weather starts to warm up,” Feigenholtz said. “It helps to be proactive and take measures to avoid becoming a victim of crime.”
This event is free and open to the public. Attendees are asked to register beforehand at www.thousandwaves.org/vpsignup, as space is limited. For more information, please contact Rep. Feigenholtz’s constituent service office at 773-296-4141, email sara@staterepsara.com, or visit www.staterepsara.com.
