HomeMy Public PortalAboutTOL PR 2014-04-01 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, April 12, 2014
Leesburg, VA (April 1, 2014) – The Basics
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Martial Arts School in
Leesburg will be offering a free self-defense
seminar for women on Saturday, April 12,
2014, from 2pm to 4pm. The Basics Gracie
Jiu-Jitsu is located in the Bellewood Shopping
Center at 525A East Market Street in
Leesburg.
This special two-hour seminar is designed for
first-time self-defense students and will
address the most common threat scenarios,
including how to break free from an attacker who grabs you from behind, 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.
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.
“All ladies can participate regardless of age or physical condition,” said Marco Moreno, owner
and main instructor of The Basics Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. “The self-defense techniques and awareness
principles you will learn in this seminar could save your life.”
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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