Free Women’s Self-Defense Seminars by Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office

Free Women’s Self-Defense Seminars by Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office
The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office will be hosting four free women's self-defense seminars during the month of July 2021.
The self-defense seminar will include lectures and hands-on instruction in women’s self-defense techniques. Women will learn defenses against sudden violent attacks, situational awareness, fear management, and basic defenses against common grabs and strikes. This half-day seminar will be taught by CPSO deputies who are certified self-defense instructors.
Ladies must pre-register to attend by calling the Sheriff’s Office at 337-491-3850. Class size is limited.
This seminar is free and offered to those who are 16 years of age and older.
Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office Self-Defense Seminar Dates and Locations
Saturday, July 10, 2021, 8 am - 12 pm
Sulphur High School - 100 Sycamore St, Sulphur, LA 70663
Lake Charles Ward 3 Power Centre Sports Complex - 3210 Power Center Pkwy, Lake Charles, LA 70607
Saturday, July 17, 2021, 8 am - 12 pm
First Baptist Church Moss Bluff - 276 Old Hwy 171 / Bishop Johnny Hair Dr, Lake Charles, LA 70611
First United Pentecostal Church of Dequincy - 230 Smith St, Dequincy, LA 70633
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