Seminar teacher and District 12 fireman Clint Ward said the strategy of the classes is to create as realistic a scenario as possible so students can confidently defend themselves.

To that end they will attack a full-body padded attacker with all of their strength without fear of injuring him.

“It’s all about empowering a person with experience and then the skills to make that experience a positive thing, so that they aren’t so afraid,” Ward said.
 
Ward has been practicing martial arts for 20 years and conducting self-defense classes for the past eight.

He added the seminar is open to all adults at a cost of $69 and starts at 1:30 p.m. at Phil May Karate at 541 N. Causeway Blvd. in Mandeville.

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