HomeMy Public PortalAboutTOL PR 2013-11-08 Women's Self-Defense Seminar
Town of Leesburg
News Release
For Immediate Release
The Basics Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Offers Free Women’s Self-Defense
Seminar on Saturday, November 16, 2013
Leesburg, VA (November 8, 2013) – The
Basics Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Martial Arts School in
Leesburg will be offering a free self-defense
seminar for women on Saturday, November
16, 2013. The seminar will begin at 1pm
and last two hours. The Basics Gracie Jiu-
Jitsu is located in the Bellewood Shopping
Center at 525A East Market Street in
Leesburg.
The seminar is open to all women ages 13
and up, although minors under 18 must be
accompanied by an adult. No previous martial arts experience is necessary. Participants will
learn awareness principles and slef-defence techniques including how to break free from an
attacker, how to avoid being taken to the ground by an attacker, and how to escape from an
attacker who has you pinned to the ground.
“All ladies can participate regardless of age or physical condition,” said Marco Moreno, owner
and main instructor of The Basics Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. “The techniques we will teach rely of leverage
and natural body movements, rather than explosiveness or athleticism.”
“For women, the most important thing to learn is escapes,” Moreno continued. “We will teach
them a variety of escape techniques that will enable them to survive worst-case attack
scenarios.”
To reserve a space or learn more, please call 571-278-4122 or email marco@thebasicsgjj.com.
Contact:
Doug Parsons
Business Development Manager
dparsons@leesburgva.gov
703-771-6530
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