This powerful workshop, for women and girls 13 and up, is taught by Lisa Skvarla, third-degree black belt in tae kwon do and past chairwoman of the American Women’s Self-Defense Association. Learn personal safety skills ranging from street awareness to personal assertiveness and boundary setting to hands-on self-defense skills and rape prevention strategies.

Sunday, November 24, 12 pm to 4:30 pm at Lee’s Martial Arts Academy, 3270
California Ave. S.W., second floor. Cost: $75; must register to hold your space. Info: 206-938-3375, or email LMAWestSeattle@aol.com .