Villari’s Self Defense Center, 54 Union Square, Somerville, will offer free self-defense and personal protection classes August 20-26.

Classes will be offered for all students of all ages – elementary school, middle school, high school and college as well as parents and adults.

These classes are being offered as a community service with no cost or obligation. No prior experience required and all participants should wear comfortable clothing.

“Today, everybody is at risk of being a victim of random violence or targeted physical, emotional, and mental assault,” according to Villari’s President Mark Grupposo. “These special classes will help participants become more physically confident, mentally strong and increase awareness. In addition, they will learn simple yet extremely effective moves to deter an unarmed or armed attack.”

A free safety keychain and class showing how to utilize it will be given to the first 25 to register at each location.

Villari’s Self Defense Centers was established in 1968. With locations across the United States and Canada, Villari’s is North America’s largest professional martial arts, fitness and self-defense company.

For more information visit: https://villarisomerville.com/