Women in Galway City are invited to participate in free self-protection and defence classes, starting in September 2025.
Presented by Black Dragon Kickboxing Certified Personal Trainer and Instructor, Pete Foley, participants will learn practical techniques to boost confidence, situational awareness, and self-protection skills.
‘Come and Try’ sessions will take place on Monday 8 and Friday 12 September, with the full course running every Friday from 19 September to 24 October, in The Bungalow, Walter Macken Road.
For more information, or to register, contact CandC@GalwayCity.ie or (091) 536 400. This course is funded by Healthy Galway City and Galway Sports Partnership.
Come and Try Sessions will take place on:
- Monday 8 September, 11am-12pm
- Friday 12 September, 7:30pm-8:30pm
- Session 1: Friday 19 September, 7.30 pm - 8.30 pm
- Session 2: Friday 26 September,7.30 pm - 8.30pm
- Session 3: 3 October, 7.30 pm - 8.30 pm
- Session 4: Thursday 9 October, 7.30 pm -8.30 pm
- Session 5: Friday 17 October 7.30pm - 8.30pm
- Session 6: Thursday 23 October, 7.30pm - 8.30pm
The full course will take place on:
Location: Classes will take place in The Bungalow, Suaimhneas, Walter Macken Road, Mervue, H91 D25W
This programme is funded by Healthy Galway City and supported by Galway Sports Partnership.