University of Massachusetts Amherst

Workshop: Women and Self-Defense

On September 16th and September 18, 2008, Everywoman Center will host Janet Aalfs, head instructor and Director of the Valley Women's Martial Arts, who will facilitate a two part Women and Self-Defense workshop from 4:00-5:30. Valley Women’s Martial Arts, a not-for-profit school founded in 1977, provides introductory and ongoing instruction for women and girls of all ages in an encouraging and friendly environment .The workshop will combine external and internal martial arts practice, assertiveness training, and discussion of the issues involved in learning effective methods for self-protection and violence prevention. This is a special opportunity not to be missed!

Pre-registration and attendance at both sessions is required and space is limited. To register please contact: Sandy Mandel at smandel@admin.umass.edu or 545-5827 and leave your name, phone number and/or email.

Janet Aalfs