Learn Israeli self-defense at the J

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Beginning in January, “Krav Maga – The Art of Israeli Self-Defense” will be taught at the Alliance’s Dwares Jewish Community Center in Providence. Classes will be held in the Sapinsley Family gymnasium from noon to 1 p.m. each Sunday from Jan. 20 to Feb. 24.

The class, led by Bart Axelrod, will teach participants effective, proven techniques for personal security and self-protection, as well as defense tactics for any situation.

Krav Maga helps participants learn how to deal with a variety of common threats and attacks against both armed and unarmed assailants.

Axelrod, trained in Israel, is a certified Krav Maga instructor,  a second-degree black belt in Uechi Ryu karate, and a black belt in Wesley Sanshou.

Participants must be 17 years of age or older. Cost is $90 for JCC members and $125 for nonmembers.

For registration information, contact Rob Castellucci at rcastellucci@jewishallianceri.org or 401-421-4111, ext. 129.