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LCSO teaching self-defense course for women

Self defense
Posted at 5:25 AM, Jan 31, 2023
and last updated 2023-01-31 08:54:23-05

CAPE CORAL, Fla. — The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is getting women R.E.A.D.Y.

Through a self-defense course, they will teach women to be ready to respond with empowerment and awareness to defend themselves.

The free all-women’s course is happening Tuesday morning at the LCSO Cape Coral outreach center.

Women will learn basic self-defense techniques, how to be assertive, verbal confrontation skills, and safety strategies.

This is a course highly requested by women in the community and LCSO will be offering a second on February 16 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

You can follow this link for more information on how to register or you can contact Gary Levine at 239-980-3859.