This 2 hour workshop will leave you feeling empowered and give you practical tools and techniques to protect yourself.
Whether you are out for a run or walking your neighborhood, safety is our top priority. This community self defense clinic will be led by Ron Zwolak, certified black belt instructor and former professional fighter. Be ready to move around throughout the workshop to gain practical experience in a safe space.
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.
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, September 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.
