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Community Self Defense Training

fiona, Neighbor

Throughout September and October Healthworks Fitness Centers for Women will be launching a personal safety initiative for women throughout the Boston area that will include a series of 19 complimentary self-defense training sessions.

In partnership with the Boston Centers for Youth & Families, the Boston Police Department, the Brookline Police Department, Healthworks Community Fitness and IMPACT, a unique personal safety and self-defense curriculum, these complimentary 90 minute training sessions will be open to all women in the area.

The initiative will launch with an outdoor kick off event, in Back Bay’s Copley Square on September 12th from 5:30-7pm. Be sure to arrive early to enjoy giveaways from vendors!

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Click to sign up for the kick-off event or any self defense session that is convenient for you! http://www.healthworksfitness.com/self-defense-training/

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