Jessica Rodin practices self-defense techniques with Brian Landers, the instructor of the Women’s Self Defense class that took place March 24.  A brief lecture was followed by a few hours of martial arts exposure, including disarming of firearms and knife practice.

Students learned numerous physical maneuvers as well as non-martial precautionary skills, during this 8-hour class. The cost of the class is $26.37 and is available to females who are at least 18 years old.

Landers has master level certification in Defense Arrest Tactics. Landers has training in mixed martial arts as well as Brazilian Jujitsu. Landers is also a fully trained weapons instructor. He is certified to instruct in the use of firearms, tasers and pepper spray.

The next class for this semester is scheduled for April 28.