The Ocean City Aquatics and Fitness Center has openings for a women's self-defense class on August 7.
The center already has held three of the classes, and they were very popular — with accomplished martial arts instructor Mike Copeland teaching "all kinds of common sense things" and basic techniques. He also demonstrates the use a keychain-like device in self-defense.
The class starts at 7 p.m. on Friday evening and lasts about 90 minutes. It is held in the group exercise room at the Fitness Center.
Fee is $10 for members or $15 or nonmembers. Call 609-398-6900 or visit the Aquatics and Fitness Center to sign up.
