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Three incredible Durban women have got together to present a self-defense seminar.
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Jiu-Jitsu is a Japanese martial art and a method of close combat for defeating an armed and armoured opponent in which one uses either a short weapon or none.
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I am assisting three strong women who have taken time out of their hectic lives and are presenting a seminar for women that deals with self-defense techniques.
The three ladies, Dr Bunmi Ojewole (blue belt), Lt Col Maria Brown (white belt) and Tammy Currin (blue belt), are Jiu-Jitsu practitioners. They will be presenting a seminar on Sunday, 25th March in Musgrave.
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Yes for sisters doing it for themselves! There is nothing more liberating than the thought of being able to protect oneself in a compromising situation.
The seminar costs has a small fee attached to it but can you put a price tag on the ability to protect yourself in a dangerous situation? A portion of the proceeds will be donated to a local charity.
The event takes place at Lions Den Dojo. Seven of the students have Doctorates in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu hence it's often referetted to as a Martial Arts Chess game.