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BRADLEY COUNTY
SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Women's Self Defense
Interested in a FREE 3-hour basic self defense course?
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I mean, what else are we doing this winter? Keep reading.
Women's Self Defense Course Overview
The Bradley County Sheriff's Office is pleased to offer a winter-season, women's self defense course. This course is 3 hours long with a focus on safety, improving awareness, and escape techniques.
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Requirements:
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Must be a Bradley County citizen or college student at CSCC or Lee University
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Must be at least 14 years of age or older
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Ages 14 - 17 must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian
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Comfortable clothing is recommended
Tim Myers has served the Bradley County Sheriff's Office for 21 years and is currently the school resource officer at Black Fox Elementary School.
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Tim has been practicing martial arts for over 35 years.
He holds:
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5th degree black belt in Okinawan Shorin-ryu Kenpo karate
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2nd degree black belt in Japanese Jiu Jitsu
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brown belt in Gracie / Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
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In sum, he knows his stuff.
About the instructor
Questions and Answers
Q: Do I have to be in shape to do this?
A: No. This is not a fitness-style class. Fact is, most people are not in top physical condition but all can benefit from the increased knowledge and confidence this training will provide.
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Q: Is the instructor cocky, arrogant, or mean?
A: No. Tim Myers is one of the most humble humans on planet earth.
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Q: Yeah, but will he yell at me?
A: NO!... just kidding. No.
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Q: I have a teenage daughter (14 - 17), can they attend?
A: Yes.
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Q: I'm nervous about partnering with someone I don't know. Can I sign up with a friend or family member, and they be my partner during this training?
A: Yes! We encourage people to sign up along with a friend or family member. If you don't, that's okay too.
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Q: How many people will be in the class?
A: We are conducting two class sessions that will be limited to 20 people per class.
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Q: Can I attend both sessions being offered?
A: Participants may only sign up for one session.
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Q: What should I wear?
A: We recommend participants wear comfortable clothing, preferably non-revealing top and bottoms.
Q: Will I have to demonstrate techniques in front of everyone?
A: No. This is a group setting where all participants will be working together at the same time.
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Q: What should I bring?
A: Water bottle and maybe a towel. If you're a note taker, bring a pencil and notepad.
Training Location
Ocoee Middle School,
Wrestling Practice Room
2250 N. Ocoee Street
Cleveland, TN 37311
