Women’s self-defense seminar in Seoul

Body & Seoul gym in Itaewon is running a free women’s self-defense seminar on Aug. 31.

The seminar includes guidance on being aware of your surroundings, verbal techniques to defuse situations, and physical defense techniques, such as holds, escaping when an attacker has you pinned and using everyday items to help defend yourself.

Body & Seoul is a martial arts and fitness center catering to expats. To get there, leave Noksapyeong Station Exit 2 and walk straight. The gym is on the right, on the second floor of the same building as Craftworks Taphouse & Bistro. The seminar runs from 5-6:30 p.m. Those wishing to attend should register in advance via seoulmartialarts@gmail.com.

(paulkerry@heraldcorp.com)