The Sussex County Library System is working with Iron Temple Training Center to offer introductory self-defense classes for women.
Classes will be held at the Main Library, 125 Morris Turnpike, Newton, at 6 p.m. June 22 and 11 a.m. June 29 and at the Sussex-Wantage Branch, 69 Route 639, Wantage, at 10 a.m. June 17 and June 24.
Each class is designed to help women build confidence while developing awareness and self-defense skills.
Training will include situational awareness, prey vs. predator behavior, and hands-on defense skills, such as joint manipulations and quick releases and escapes.
Participants may attend one class or reinforce skills by attending two.
Separate registration is required for each date and is available through the Events link at sussexcountylibrary.org