A self-defence class for women and teenage girls takes place next week in Tsawwassen.
"This is about awareness for women," said Aerock Shandler, who will be instructing the class at the South Delta Recreation Centre next Monday.
The idea is for ongoing classes to follow the free introductory session.
Classes will focus on the prevention of violence against women as a main goal with education on prevention, empowerment and self-defence.
There will be a female assistant present at the class, he noted.
Tsawwassen's Shandler said he has practiced martial arts, including tae kwon do, karate and kung fu, for over 40 years, earning several gold medals along the way.
The free introductory class is scheduled on Monday, Feb. 3 from 7 to 8:15 p.m. at the South Delta Recreation Centre. Call 604-952-3029 to RSVP.
