South Bend Police hosting free women’s self-defense classes in October

File photo of women in a self-defense class, Photo Date: April 17, 2014

SOUTH BEND, Ind.—The South Bend Police Department’s Athletic League is hosting four women’s self-defense classes during the month of October.

Women participating in the classes must be at least 14-years-old.

The free classes will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Charles Black Center, located at 3419 W. Washington Street.

Class dates are:

October 10

October 15

October 17

October 24

For information on registering, visit the Athletic League’s Facebook page. Space is limited.