NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., April 17, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- The Junior League of Orange County, Calif., Inc., (JLOCC) is teaming with Girls Incorporated of Orange County and its Action for Safety Committee in offering hands-on classes on self-defense grappling techniques. The girls will gain a sense of strength, confidence and skills to keep them safe and healthy, learning skills and techniques to enable them to handle situations they would otherwise be uncomfortable or unfamiliar with, such as family violence, teasing and bullying, sexual harassment and sexual abuse.
Mixed martial arts master instructor Bear St. Clair will lead the sessions designed for girls aged 9 and up. They will be held 10 a.m.-Noon and 6-8 p.m. on Friday, April 28, at Bear Essentials Combat. Space is limited to 30 students per class. Participation is free of charge, but reservations are required. For information and to confirm availability, call JLOCC Girls Inc. Chair Lori Wagner at (949) 412-4461. Bear Essentials Combat is located at 738 W. 17th Street, Suite F, Costa Mesa. More information regarding the instructor can be found at his Web site www.bear-fight.com.
Girls Incorporated of Orange County has been a respected member of the non-profit community since 1954. They are an affiliate of the Girls Incorporated national organization, the nation's leading voice for girls. As Orange County's premier agency for girls ages 5-18, Girls Inc.(r) is unique in providing programs that have proven to be effective in teaching girls to be strong, smart and bold. For more information about Girls Incorporated of Orange County, please call (949) 646-7181 or visit their website at www.girlsinc-oc.org.
The Junior League of Orange County, Calif., Inc. is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. The members of the JLOCC share a vision of a community in which all children and adolescents are supported to flourish and realize their hopes and dreams. The organization's vision is for each individual member to be supported and encouraged to increase her experience, knowledge, and leadership skill set in the process of becoming an effectively trained community volunteer. To learn more about the JLOCC, call (949) 261-0823 or visit www.jlocc.org.