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Unleash your inner warrior!
Join us for a dynamic Women’s Self-Defense Workshop designed to equip you with the tools and confidence to protect yourself in any situation. This empowering session will focus on self-awareness, personal safety strategies, and practical self-defense techniques you can use in real-life scenarios.
Led by experienced instructors in a supportive, hands-on environment, this workshop is ideal for women ages 18 and up—including seniors, college-bound students, and adults of all experience levels. Whether you're looking to enhance your awareness or build self-protection skills, this session offers valuable knowledge and confidence that lasts a lifetime.
Please Note:
All participants will be required to sign a waiver prior to the start of the workshop.
Who Should Attend:
Ages 12+ , specially recommended for seniors, young adults preparing to live independently, and anyone interested in boosting their personal safety.
Registration is required!
About the Presenter
Sensei Wendy Cohen is the founder of MidSouth Okinawan Karate and our July Local Business of the Month. She is a 5th Degree Blackbelt and Certified Senior Instructor in the Seibukai System of Goju Ryu Karate, as well as a 3rd Degree Blackbelt in the Ryukonkai Weapons System of Ryukonkai Karate. Her passion lies in helping students step outside their comfort zones and discover the power within. While karate may feel unfamiliar at first, Sensei Wendy creates a welcoming environment where students can learn at their own pace. She specializes in teaching practical self-defense, showing students how to find their voice and target vulnerable areas effectively for real-world protection.
The Library adheres to the Americans with Disabilities Act that assures equal access to all library facilities, activities, and programs. Every attempt will be made to accommodate the needs of persons with disabilities, and the Library welcomes input from persons with disabilities about ways the Library can serve them. Questions about ADA compliance should be addressed to the Library Director.
To request ADA accommodation, please complete the Reasonable Accommodation Request Form. Copies are available at the Information Desk and can be found on our website in the "Services" tab.
Disclaimers Related to Library Programs:
Endorsements: The Lucius E. and Elsie C. Burch Jr. Library participates in cooperative programs with other organizations, educational institutions, businesses, and individuals. Library sponsorship of a program does not constitute an endorsement of the content of the program, views expressed at the program, or the program presenter or performer.
Food Allergies: Items used at this event may contain allergens including but not limited to nuts, gluten, and soy. Accordingly, the Library will not be liable for such harm to any individual resulting from such allergens. If it is a concern, please ask about allergens before attending the event.
Photo/Video: The Lucius E. and Elsie C. Burch, Jr. Library reserves the right to use any photograph/video taken at any event sponsored or hosted by the library without the expressed permission of those included within the photograph/video. Photographs/videos may be used in publications, brochures, postcards, posters, newspapers, social media, television, websites, etc., for the purposes of event promotion.
Hold Harmless: The Lucius E. and Elsie C. Burch, Jr. Library shall not be liable for any injuries, damages, or losses incurred by attendees during library events. Attendees expressly agree to release, indemnify, and hold harmless the Lucius E. and Elsie C. Burch, Jr Library and its representatives from any claims arising from participation in the event.
The Lucius E. and Elsie C. Burch, Jr. Library serves the Town of Collierville as an information hub offering materials and programming for all ages, three 4-person study rooms, and a 40-person meeting room. It sits in a beautiful location in Halle Park near Collierville Town Hall.
