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Adult Self Defense Class

Friday/November 7th/6:00-7:00pm/Adults 18+/FREE

Starts Nov 7The Roudenbush Community Center

19 spots left


Service Description

Instructor: George Gervais Class: Family Self Defense Class Friday/November 7th/6:00-7:00pm/Adults 18+/FREE Free Adult Self-Defense Class with George Gervais Be Prepared. Be Confident. Be Safe. Join George Gervais, a 4th degree Black Belt in Karate, for a free, practical self-defense class designed specifically for adults of all ages and experience levels. George lived in Westford for 24 years and brings a lifetime of martial arts expertise along with a genuine passion for helping others feel confident and capable. Married for 42 years and a father to a 28-year-old daughter, George believes strongly in empowering people with the tools they need to protect themselves. His approach is grounded in real-world scenarios and simple techniques anyone can use. "I hope you never need to protect yourself—but if you do, I want you to be ready." What You’ll Learn: • Body Parts – What to Strike With and What to Strike: Discover how to use your body’s natural weapons and identify effective target areas in an attack. • Joints Are Your Friend – Simple, Effective Control: Learn how to use leverage and joint manipulation to defend yourself—even against a larger attacker. • Evading the Predator – Awareness and Prevention: Understand how to spot danger early, trust your instincts, and use common sense to avoid risky situations. • Improvised Items – Everyday Objects as Defense Tools: Explore how items you carry or find nearby can be used to help protect yourself in an emergency. This is a welcoming, hands-on class for adults who want to gain confidence, improve personal safety, and learn realistic self-defense techniques that could one day save a life. 👤 Who: Adults (18+) — No experience needed 📍 Where: Roudenbush Community Center 🕓 When: Friday November 7th 6:00 – 7:00pm 💲 Cost: FREE 👕 What to Bring: Comfortable clothes, water, and a mindset to learn


Policy & Procedures

WITHDRAWAL POLICY: Our programs are supported totally by fees; therefore, full refunds are not given for withdrawals. In the event you would like to withdraw, you will receive a refund as follows: · If a participant withdraws from a program at least seven days prior to the start date a refund of the cost less 25% processing fee will be given. · If a participant withdraws from a program less than seven days prior to the start date, no refund will be issued. · No refunds are given for trips or special events. Cancellation Policy - I/We accept the following The Roudenbush Community Center, Inc. (TRCCI) Cancellation and Transfer Policy: A voucher less $10 will be issued for cancellations 7 days prior to start of program; no other refunds will be granted; no refunds will be issued for trips or special events; there will be a $10 fee to transfer from one class to another; vouchers expire one year from date of issue; if Roudenbush cancels a class, we will call participants and issue a full voucher or refund. Release of Liability for Minor - I/We, as parents/guardians of registered minor, hereby consent to his/her participation in the TRCCI Programs and to his/her use of the TRCCI facilities and equipment. I/We further agree to release and hold harmless TRCCI and their employees, agents and assigns from any and all liability or expenses arising out of any incident involving, or any account of any injury to the above named minor in connection with such program. I/We further consent to emergency treatment by a physician in the event of injury to, or illness of our child during his/her participation in this program. I/We accept full responsibility for all costs for any such emergency treatment. Photography Permission - I/We, as parents/guardians of registered minor, hereby consent to the taking of videos and photographs of my/our child which may be used in the promotion of the TRCCI Programs.


Contact Details

  • 65 Main Street, Westford, MA 01886, USA

    + (978)496-1707

    roudenbush@roudenbush.org


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