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The South Pasadena Police Department and Tracy Macrum, self-defense consultant, are conducting a two and a half hour self-defense class this Saturday, April 6, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at the War Memorial Building in South Pasadena.
As part of the ongoing series of courses provided to South Pasadenans, this week’s class is catered towards girls aged 14-17 years of age.
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Instruction includes:
- dialogue designed to inspire girls to develop confidence
- knowledge, skills and tools to identify, avoid and survive an attack
- “do what works” self-defense techniques taught by SPPD officers.
You must register in advance. Contact Tracy at (323) 376-7633 or tracymacrum@gmail.com or Dawn Muench at (626) 808-7848 or heydawn@gmail.com. This event is free and South Pasadena residents are given first priority.