CLAREMONT — All are welcome to take part in a free Self-Defense Seminar led by Dr. Brian Dillon of Active Threat Response Training, from 5 to 7:30 p.m.Tuesday, May 15 at NIMMA, 140 North Street, Claremont. Pizza will be available. The seminar is sponsored by Rural Outright, a program of TLC Family Resource Center.
Sensei Dillon began studying martial arts in 1972 and achieved his first degree Black Belt in 1990. His background includes Judo, fencing, American (Parker) Kenpo, Hapkido, Tirada Tirsia, Sokken Go Kai Do Ryu, and In Yo No Seishin.
Dillon is the instructor for a popular women’s self defense program offered twice a year at NIMMA.
This 2.5-hour seminar will cover three common attack scenarios: Wrist grabs, shoves, and punches and slaps.
“You don’t have to be a victim — learn how to enforce your ‘no!”” organizers said in a press release.
The seminar is open to ages 12 and older. Participants younger than 18 require a parent or guardian’s permission. Class size is limited and first come, first served. To register, text (603) 477-4753.
The TLC Family Resource Center supports and strengthens all families, children, and youth of Sullivan and lower Grafton counties with a wide range of free programs, support groups, education and events. The Rural Outright program serves LGBTQ+ youth, their families, and allies with peer support
groups, an educational series, and events throughout the area. For more information, visit www.tlcfamilyrc.org.
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