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Strictly Defense
2025-06-11 18:30:00 2025-06-11 20:30:00 America/Chicago Strictly Defense Join us for an evening of discussions about basic physical self-defense skills and techniques. Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B

Wednesday, June 11
6:30pm - 8:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-06-11 18:30:00 2025-06-11 20:30:00 America/Chicago Strictly Defense Join us for an evening of discussions about basic physical self-defense skills and techniques. Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B

Join us for an evening of discussions about basic physical self-defense skills and techniques.

Attendees will participate in discussions and be introduced to basic physical self-defense skills and techniques. Training will focus on three key areas: Mindset, Skill Set, and Planning. Specific topics may include Situational Awareness, Bystander Intervention, Consent, Healthy Relationships, Simple Effective Strikes, How to Escape Common Grabs, and much more. The purpose of the training is to empower the attendees through self-defense training.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Learning |

Matteson Area Public Library District
Phone: 708-748-4431
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Mon, May 12 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, May 13 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, May 14 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, May 15 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, May 16 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, May 17 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 18 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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MAPLD is located on the corner of School Ave and 207th Street. Just a few blocks from both Cicero Ave and Lincoln Highway.

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Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A/B
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Please contact the library to register for this event.
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Matteson Area Public Library District - Room A
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Matteson Area Public Library District
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