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Women's Self Defense workshop with practical safety skills. Includes free trial at MidSouth Okinawan Karate + door prize entry. Mar 14, 4-5:30 p.m. $30. Ages 12+. Reg Feb 28-Mar 12.
Build awareness, confidence, and practical safety skills in this Women’s Self Defense workshop. Participants will discuss real-world scenarios such as car safety, public space awareness, and other situations where personal safety strategies are important. Hands-on techniques focus on using your voice, identifying vulnerable targets, and creating the time and space needed to move to safety.
All attendees will receive a free trial karate class at MidSouth Okinawan Karate and will be entered for a chance to win a door prize.
No prior martial arts experience is required. Comfortable clothing and readiness to move are encouraged.
The workshop is led by Sensei Wendy Cohen, founder of MidSouth Okinawan Karate. With more than 35 years of experience in Okinawan karate, 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. Her instruction emphasizes practical self-defense in a supportive, welcoming environment.
Saturday, March 14, 2026
4:00 to 5:30 p.m.
Ages 12+
$30 per person
Registration required
Registration opens at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 28, and closes March 12, two days before the program.
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.
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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.