Third women’s self-defense class to be held March 25

JACKSON, Tenn. — A third women’s self-defense class is being held on March 25.

A news release says this will be third free class aimed at preparing citizens to protect themselves, and promote prevention and situational awareness.

“We want to do our part to prepare citizens with self-defense training. It’s all about prevention and situational awareness. It’s something we’re encouraging moms and daughters to participate in. As a father of three daughters, I want them, as well as my wife, to know how to distance themselves from danger and use preventative measures to protect themselves,” said Dr. Jackson-Madison County Schools Deputy Superintendent Dr. Ricky Catlett. “The main thing is teaching our citizens how to be aware of their surroundings. We support these training sessions and we’re encouraging any parent or staff member who may be interested to also take advantage of these classes.”

This class will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the gym at South Side High School at 84 Harts Bridge Road in south Jackson.

“I would like to thank the Jackson-Madison County School System for partnering with us to host our third free self-defense class for women,” said Jackson Recreation and Parks Director Tony Black. “When Dr. Catlett reached out to us with the opportunity to use South Side High School, following our first two successful classes, we were happy to accept.”

According to the city, over 100 women joined in for the first two classes. You can register for the next one here.

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