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CANCELED: Self Defense Workshop in Frederick

  • Charm City Run Frederick 467 West Patrick Street Frederick, MD, 21701 United States (map)

Due to safety concerns with COVID-19, this event is canceled. Thank you for understanding.

Whether you are out for a run or walking your neighborhood, safety is our top priority. We are once again offering a self defense clinic for our community. Led by Ron Zwolak, certified black belt instructor and former professional fighter, this 2 hour workshop at Charm City Run Frederick will leave you feeling empowered and give you the practical tools and techniques you to protect yourself. Be ready to move around throughout the workshop.

Topics will include:

  • Awareness

  • Key Striking & Target Areas

  • Preparation

  • Escape & Avoidance Techniques

  • Anxiety Control

  • Diffusing Aggressive Situations

Weather permitting, we will hold the workshop outside so please dress comfortably for the weather and wear sneakers. In the event of inclement weather, we will move the workshop to inside the store.

This workshop is limited to 20 spots and we expect it to fill quickly so please register to reserve your spot. The cost of the workshop is $20 (an awesome deal). Registration will close Friday, August 9th at 5:00pm.


Register for the Workshop

This workshop is limited to 20 spots and we expect it to fill quickly so please register to reserve your spot. The cost of the workshop is $20 (an awesome deal)

Registration will close Friday, March 20th at 5:00pm.


About the Instructor

Ron Zwolak

Ron Zwolak grew up in the DC area but has lived and trained all over the United States. Ron began studying martial arts, boxing and kickboxing when he was 4 years old. He holds a 3rd degree black belt in Tae Kwan Do, a black belt in Arnis (Filipino stick fighting) and a black belt in Harmonic Combative Martial Arts. He fought as an amateur boxer and as a professional kickboxer. Ron is currently a personal trainer at Merritt Athletic Club. In 2014, he was voted in the Top Five "Trainers Of the Year" by the Baltimore Sun. Ron has been teaching Women's Self-Defense and Danger Avoidance Training for over ten years and currently teaches courses at various universities, high schools, offices buildings, apartment complexes and gyms all around Baltimore.