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Intro to Practical Self-Defense
2026-05-06 18:00:00 2026-05-06 19:00:00 America/Denver Intro to Practical Self-Defense Designed for adults and teens ages 16 and up. This interactive class blends seminar-style learning with hands-on practice to build practical, real-world self-defense skills. Castle Rock - Event Hall A - Castle Rock

Wednesday, May 06
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-05-06 18:00:00 2026-05-06 19:00:00 America/Denver Intro to Practical Self-Defense Designed for adults and teens ages 16 and up. This interactive class blends seminar-style learning with hands-on practice to build practical, real-world self-defense skills. Castle Rock - Event Hall A - Castle Rock

Castle Rock

Event Hall A - Castle Rock

Designed for adults and teens ages 16 and up. This interactive class blends seminar-style learning with hands-on practice to build practical, real-world self-defense skills.

Participants will explore situational awareness, boundary-setting, verbal de-escalation, and simple physical techniques that can be learned quickly and applied confidently.

Led by an instructor from Rocky Mountain Self-Defense and Fitness, this session emphasizes prevention first—helping you recognize potential risks, set clear boundaries, and respond effectively if needed. No prior experience is required.

Comfortable clothing recommended for the hands-on portion.

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Health, Wellness & Cooking |

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This library houses the DCL Archives & Local History, offering customers specialized help with historical, archival and genealogical projects—and where you can learn about the library's namesake and benefactors, Philip and Jerry Miller.

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