Women's self-defense course in Walla Walla

WALLA WALLA -- The Walla Walla Parks and Recreation Department will offer a women's basic self-defense class from 6-7:30 p.m. Sundays from Oct. 26-Nov. 16 at Carnegie Art Center, 109 S. Palouse St. in Walla Walla. Women and girls ages 14 and up can register for $50.

Students will learn basic striking, methods of escaping various physical restraint techniques, proper mindset and more. Matt Greenland of the Walla Walla Police Department and area SWAT is the instructor.

Pre-registration is required. To learn more or to register, call 509-527-4527 or go to www.wwpr.us.

This story was originally published October 18, 2014 at 10:36 PM with the headline "Women's self-defense course in Walla Walla ."