The Pella Police Department is holding a self-defense seminar for women next week.  Pella Police Chief Shane McSheehy says the seminar is being held in association with Triumph Martial Arts of Pella.

“We did our first one back in February, I believe. We got a great response for it and actually had to turn away, I think, about ten people who wanted to sign up for it. So we decided to set up another date for another course. We’re not doing jumping front kicks or any hai karate moves in the course. The first 30 minutes of the course is really just informational, as well. We want to give our students some good safety tips and some good information.”

McSheehy says the women’s self-defense seminar is Friday, April 8 at 6pm at Triumph Martial Arts in Pela.  It’s a free seminar, but you need to reserve a spot.  You can do that by calling Pella Police at 641-628-4921.