It’s never too late to learn self-defense

By Reneé Bialek, Program Director

Ladies, you are all welcome to learn self-defense with instructor Jill Newman, owner of Naples Family Martial Arts. All the classes listed below will be offered at Nina Iser Jewish Cultural Center. Come learn techniques and maneuvers to feel safe. Newman is a second-degree black belt who has spent the past five years teaching kids and adults of all ages how to defend themselves.

Trial class Monday, Nov. 4, 11-11:30 a.m.

Come learn the different ways to defend yourself. This trial class is free and open to 30 ladies. Newman will go over situational awareness, basic strikes and a basic wrist grab in this class.

Register for these self-defense classes

Monday, Nov. 11, 10-10:45 a.m.

Thursday, Nov. 14, 1-1:45 p.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 20, 10-10:45 a.m.

Thursday, Nov. 21, 1-1:45 p.m.

Monday, Nov. 25, 10-10:45 a.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 26, 11-11:45 a.m.

The classes are 45 minutes and cost $20 each. You can register for one or more classes. We need a minimum of five students with 30 being the maximum number of students per class. You will receive individual attention. Ladies only please – and wear comfortable clothes!

Register for the trial class and the other classes at www.jewishnaples.org.

A portion of the proceeds will benefit Jewish Federation of Greater Naples.