Woodstock Police To Offer Self-Defense Course

Woodstock residents who want to learn how to defend themselves will be able to do so in March.

The Woodstock Police Department will offer a free self-defence class to city residents from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday March 2 at Woodstock City Annex.

The class is taught in a partnership with the National Self Defense Company.

Space for the class limited and is filled on a first come, first serve basis. Students must be at least 14 years old to participate.

Also, all participants are required to sign a waiver and youth participants are required to have a waiver signed by their parent or guardian.

The two-hour course will give residents the chance to participate in one-on-one instruction in a controlled environment.

Anyone who wants to participate should contact Officer Leigh Ellerbee at (770) 592-6000 ext. 1134 or cellerbee@woodstockga.gov.

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