The Cobra Academy self-defense course will be offered from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. Mondays beginning July 23 at the Lauren Manufacturing Training Room, 2228 Reiser Ave. SE, New Philadelphia.

CObra is a structured and safe program that prepares students to deal with real-world threats. It combines the psychological element of self-defense with physical techniques taught using realistic scenarios. The class will be taught by Lauren International health and safety manager Wayne Burley, a self-defense professional with 36 years of experience.

Participants will receive a Cobra manual with over 200 self-defense photos and information, a T-shirt and a certificate of completion at the end of the course.

This class is available at a one-time rate of $50, which can be paid in cash or by checks made out to Lauren International. To register: call 330-339-3373 by 5 p.m. July 9. For information: cobradefensesystem.com.

SUBMITTED BY TUSCARAWAS COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE