Practical Self Defense for Everyone

The Library’s Wellness Series continues with “Practical Self Defense for Everyone”, taught by Maureen Burke, on Saturday, April 12th at 1:30pm. This event is free. Registration suggested below, but walk-ins are also welcome. This event is sponsored by Seven Stars Academy of Martial Arts in Falmouth.

Empower yourself with knowledge! From situational awareness and strategies to easy self defense techniques that almost anyone can execute. With the right knowledge anyone can defend themselves! Suitable for all body types and geared toward teens and adults.

Maureen Burke  is a Master Black Belt and Certified Instructor in Tang Soo Do Moo Duk Kwan, and also a Black Belt in Shaolin Kempo Karate. She has taught practical self defense in classes, workshops, talks and presentations since the late 1980s, for high schools, senior centers, civic groups, health clubs, and local TV stations. Empowering people with Practical Self Defense knowledge holds a special place in her heart.

Ms. Burke began martial arts training in 1980 and has been teaching since 1983. She has studied QiGong since 1986. She has studied Tai Chi (Yang style short and long forms), QiGong, Tai Chi Pushing Hands and Chin Na (Joint Locks) since 1994. She currently holds rank with Master/Dr. Yang Jwing Ming, international teacher and author, and she has been certified in several self defense systems.