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ABC Women's Self-Defense
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*Classes are scheduled based on interest level and attendance.
Group classes must be a minimum of 10 people.
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2020 Events
Saturday, April 4th, 2020
ABC Women's Self-Defense
LOCATION: Modern Self-Defense Academy, 1237 Central Ave, Albany, NY 12205
TIME: 10am - 1pm
Contact: John Borter @ jbjujitsu@aol.com or call 518-755-3475 for more info
** THIS CLASS IS FOR COALITION OF LABOR UNION WOMEN MEMBERS ONLY**
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Monday, February 17th, 2020
ABC Women's Self-Defense
LOCATION: Modern Self-Defense Academy, 1237 Central Ave, Albany, NY 12205
TIME: 6pm - 9pm
Contact: John Borter @ jbjujitsu@aol.com or call 518-755-3475 for more info
** THIS CLASS IS THE GIRL SCOUTS OF AMERICA TROOP ONLY**
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Saturday, January 18th, 2020 (c)
ABC Women's Self-Defense
LOCATION: Modern Self-Defense Academy, 1237 Central Ave, Albany, NY 12205
TIME: 9am - 12pm
Contact: Kate Bakker at kbakker@aupairinamerica.com for more info or to sign up
** THIS CLASS IS AU PAIR IN AMERICA STAFF ONLY**
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Thursday, January 16th, 2020
ABC Women's Self-Defense for Associated General Contractors of NYS
LOCATION: The Modern Self-Defense Academy, 1237 Central Ave., Albany, NY 12205
TIME: 6pm - 9pm
Contact: John Borter @ jbjujitsu@aol.com or call 518-755-3475 for more info
** THIS CLASS IS FOR AGC EMPLOYEES ONLY**
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Saturday, January 11th, 2020
ABC Women's Self-Defense for the Teamsters
LOCATION: Modern Self-Defense Academy, 1237 Central Ave, Albany, NY 12205
TIME: 9am - 12pm
Contact: Bonnie Torchia at bonnietorchia@gmail.com or call 518-365-1235 for more info or to sign up
** THIS CLASS IS FOR TEAMSTERS MEMBERS ONLY**
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Thursday, January 9th, 2020
ABC Women's Self-Defense
LOCATION: Modern Self-Defense Academy, 1237 Central Ave, Albany, NY 12205
TIME: 6pm - 9pm
Contact: Alicia Noll@ asmolenski@kpmg.com for more info
** THIS CLASS IS FOR KPMG EMPLOYEES ONLY**
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2019 Events
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Thursday, December 5th, 2019
ABC Women's Self-Defense for Associated General Contractors of NYS
LOCATION: The Modern Self-Defense Academy, 1237 Central Ave., Albany, NY 12205
TIME: 6pm - 9pm
Contact: John Borter @ jbjujitsu@aol.com or call 518-755-3475 for more info
** THIS CLASS IS FOR AGC EMPLOYEES ONLY**
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Saturday, November 16th, 2019
ABC Women's Self-Defense
LOCATION: Cornell Cooperative Extension, 50 W High St, Ballston Spa, NY 12020
TIME: 10am - 1pm
Contact: For more info or to register, contact Ellie at eah29@cornell.edu or call 518-885-8995
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Thursday, November 14th, 2019
ABC Women's Self-Defense for SSO Employees
LOCATION: The Modern Self-Defense Academy, 1237 Central Ave., Albany, NY 12205
TIME: 6pm - 9pm
Contact: John Borter @ jbjujitsu@aol.com or call 518-755-3475 for more info
** THIS CLASS IS FOR SSO EMPLOYEES ONLY**
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Wednesday, November 6th, 2019 (c)
ABC Women’s Self-Defense
LOCATION: Coxsackie Elementary School, Coxsackie, NY
TIME: 630pm - 930pm
Contact the Greene County YMCA at 518-731-7529 for more info or to register
SPONSORED BY THE GREENE COUNTY YMCA
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Wednesday, October 16th, 2019
ABC Women’s Self-Defense
LOCATION: American National Insurance Company, Glenmont, NY
TIME: 6pm - 9pm
Contact John Borter at jbjujitsu@aol.com or call 518-755-3475 for more info
***THIS CLASS IS FOR AMERICAN NATIONAL EMPLOYEES ONLY***
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Saturday, September 14th, 2019
ABC Women's Self-Defense for the Outdoor Women's Workshop (Sponsored by the NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation)
LOCATION: The YMCA Silver Bay Retreat, 87 Silver Bay Rd, Silver Bay, NY 12874
TIME: TBD
Contact: Registration information will be posted closer to the event
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Saturday, August 31st, 2019 (c)
ABC Self-Defense for Seniors
LOCATION: Shaker Pointe Active Retirement Community
TIME: 1pm - 4pm
Contact John Borter at jbjujitsu@aol.com or call 518-755-3475 for more info
***THIS CLASS IS FOR SHAKER POINTE RESIDENTS ONLY***
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Sunday, August 25th, 2019 (c)
ABC Women's Self-Defense for Guilderland YMCA
LOCATION: Guilderland YMCA
TIME: TBD
Contact the Guilderland YMCA at (518) 456-3634 for more info or to sign up
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Sunday, August 18th, 2019 (c)
ABC Women’s Self-Defense
LOCATION: Schenectady Jewish Community Center, Schenectady, NY
TIME: 9am - 12pm
Contact the SJCC directly at (518) 377-8803 for more info or to register
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Saturday, August 17th, 2019
ABC Women's Self-Defense for the Teamsters
LOCATION: Modern Self-Defense Academy, 1237 Central Ave, Albany, NY 12205
TIME: 9am - 12pm
Contact: Bonnie Torchia at bonnietorchia@gmail.com or call 518-365-1235 for more info or to sign up
** THIS CLASS IS FOR TEAMSTERS MEMBERS ONLY**
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Thursday, August 15th, 2019
ABC Women's Self-Defense
LOCATION: The Modern Self-Defense Academy, 1237 Central Ave., Albany, NY 12205
TIME: 6pm - 9pm
Contact: John Borter @ jbjujitsu@aol.com or call 518-755-3475 for more info
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Thursday, July 18th, 2019 (c)
ABC Women's Self-Defense for SSO Employees
LOCATION: The Modern Self-Defense Academy, 1237 Central Ave., Albany, NY 12205
TIME: 6pm - 9pm
Contact: John Borter @ jbjujitsu@aol.com or call 518-755-3475 for more info
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Thursday, June 27th, 2019
ABC Women's Self-Defense
LOCATION: The Modern Self-Defense Academy, 1237 Central Ave., Suite 210, Albany, NY 12205
TIME: 6pm - 9pm
Contact: Contact John Borter @ jbjujitsu@aol.com or call 518-755-3475 for more info
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Saturday, June 8th, 2019
ABC Women's Self-Defense
LOCATION: Tamarac High School Gym, 3992 NY-2, Troy, NY 12180
TIME: 9am - 12pm
Contact: Contact Michele Blake at 518-522-7479 or email tamaracboosterclub@gmail.com or more info
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Wednesday, May 22nd, 2018 (c)
ABC Women’s Self-Defense
LOCATION: Coxsackie Elementary School, Coxsackie, NY
TIME: 630pm - 930pm
Contact the Greene County YMCA at 518-731-7529 for more info or to register
SPONSORED BY THE GREENE COUNTY YMCA
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Saturday, May 18, 2019 (c)
ABC Women's Self-Defense
LOCATION: Duanesburg YMCA, 221 Victoria Dr., Delanson, NY 12053
TIME: 10am - 1pm
Contact: Susan Kamiler at skamiler@cdymca.org or call 518-895-9500 for more info or to sign up
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Wednesday, May 1st, 2019 (c)
ABC Women’s Self-Defense
In cooperation with the Columbia County Sheriff’s Department
LOCATION: Chatham Central School District
TIME: 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Contact Teri Howard at howardt@chatham.k12.ny.us or call 518-392-1502 for more info
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Sunday, April 14th, 2019
ABC Women's Self-Defense for the Teamsters Women's Committee
LOCATION: Modern Self-Defense Academy, 1237 Central Ave, Albany, NY 12205
TIME: 11am - 2pm
Contact: Bonnie Torchia at bonnietorchia@gmail.com or call 518-365-1235 for more info or to sign up
** THIS CLASS IS FOR TEAMSTERS WOMEN'S COMMITTEE MEMBERS ONLY**
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Sunday, March 31st, 2019
ABC Women's Self-Defense for Guilderland YMCA
LOCATION: Guilderland YMCA
TIME: 3pm - 6pm
Contact the Guilderland YMCA at (518) 456-3634 for more info or to sign up
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Sunday, March 24th, 2019
ABC Women's Self-Defense for RPI
LOCATION: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 19 Sherry Rd., Troy, NY 12180
TIME: There will be 2 classes (1st class- 10am - 1pm, 2nd class- 3pm - 6pm)
Contact: Contact Emily Lockwood at lockwood2016@gmail.com or call 201-665-5565 for more info or to sign up
** THIS CLASS IS FOR ALPHA GAMMA DELTA SORORITY- ZETA ETA CHAPTER MEMBERS ONLY**
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Wednesday, March 20th 2019
ABC Women's Self-Defense for HANYS
LOCATION: HANYS, 1 Empire Dr,. Rensselaer, NY 12144
TIME: 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Contact: Sue Hoffman at shoffman@hanys.org or call 518-431-7600 for more info or to sign up
** THIS CLASS IS FOR HANYS EMPLOYEES AND FAMILY MEMBERS ONLY**
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Saturday, February 23rd, 2019 (c)
ABC Self-Defense for Seniors
LOCATION: The Beverwyck Independent Senior Living Community, 40 Autumn Dr, Slingerlands, NY 12159
TIME: 10am - 1pm
Contact Jessica Stever at (518) 451-2111 for more info or to register
** THIS CLASS IS FOR BEVERWYCK RESIDENTS ONLY**
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Saturday, February 16th, 2019 (c)
ABC Women’s Self-Defense
LOCATION: Schenectady County YMCA, 433 State St, Schenectady, NY 12305
TIME: 9am - 12pm
Contact the Schenectady Co. YMCA directly at (518) 881-0117 for more info or to register
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Saturday, January 12th, 2019
ABC Women’s Self-Defense
LOCATION: The Modern Self-Defense Academy, 1237 Central Ave, Albany, NY 12205
TIME: 1pm - 4pm
Contact Eve Curley via Facebook for more info or to register or John Borter at (518) 755-3475
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Sunday, January 6th, 2019
ABC Women’s Self-Defense
LOCATION: Schenectady Jewish Community Center, Schenectady, NY
TIME: 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Contact the SJCC directly at (518) 377-8803 for more info or to register
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2018 Events
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Sunday, December 16, 2018 (c)
ABC Women’s Self-Defense
LOCATION: Schenectady YMCA
TIME: 9am - 12pm
Contact the Schenectady YMCA at (518) 881- 0117 for more info
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Saturday, November 17th, 2018 (c)
ABC Women’s Self-Defense
LOCATION: Schenectady YMCA
TIME: 9am - 12pm
Contact the Schenectady YMCA at (518) 881- 0117 for more info
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Tuesday, November 13th, 2018 (c)
ABC Women’s Self-Defense for the Schalmont Central School District
LOCATION: TBD
TIME: 630pm - 930pm
Contact Donna Notar, Schalmont Adult Education at dnotar@schalmont.net or call 518-355-9200 ext 4005 for more info
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Wednesday, October 24th, 2018
ABC Women’s Self-Defense
LOCATION: Coxsackie Elementary School, Coxsackie, NY
TIME: 630pm - 930pm
Contact the Greene County YMCA for more info or to register
SPONSORED BY THE GREENE COUNTY YMCA
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Wednesday, October 17th, 2018 (c)
ABC Women’s Self-Defense
In cooperation with the Columbia County Sheriff’s Department
LOCATION: Chatham Central School District
TIME: 6pm-9pm
Contact Teri Howard at howardt@chatham.k12.ny.us or call 518-392-1502 for more info
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September 16th, 2018
ABC Women’s Self-Defense for the Saratoga Community
LOCATION: McGregor Country Club Restaurant, 359 Northern Pines Rd, Wilton NY 12831
TIME: 3:30pm - 6:30pm
Contact Mike Wright at John Borter at 518-810-6806 for more info
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Date: August 25th, 2018 (c)
ABC Women’s Self-Defense Community Class
LOCATION: Grafton State Park, Grafton, NY
TIME: TBD
Contact John Borter at jbjujitsu@aol.com or call 518-755-3475 for more info
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Sunday, August 5th, 2018
ABC Women’s Self-Defense
LOCATION: Schenectady Jewish Community Center, Schenectady, NY
TIME: 9am - 12pm
Contact the SJCC directly at (518) 377-8803 for more info or to register
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Sunday, July 22nd, 2018
ABC Women's Self-Defense
LOCATION: Muslim Community Center, Schenectady, NY
TIME: 10am - 1pm
Contact John Borter at jbjujitsu@aol.com or call 518-755-3475 for more info
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Saturday, July 21st, 2018
ABC Women's Self-Defense
LOCATION: REGN Corp
TIME: 9am - 12pm
Contact John Borter at jbjujitsu@aol.com or call 518-755-3475 for more info
***THIS CLASS IS FOR REGN EMPLOYEES ONLY***
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Thursday, July 12th, 2018
ABC Women's Self-Defense
LOCATION: REGN Corp
TIME: 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Contact John Borter at jbjujitsu@aol.com or call 518-755-3475 for more info
***THIS CLASS IS FOR REGN EMPLOYEES ONLY***
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Saturday, June 30th, 2018 (c)
ABC Women’s Self-Defense
LOCATION: Grafton State Park, Grafton, NY
TIME: 10am - 1pm
Contact John Borter at jbjujitsu@aol.com or call 518-755-3475 for more info
***THIS CLASS IS BEING RESCHEDULED IN AUGUST 2018!***
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Saturday, June 23rd, 2018 (c)
ABC Self-Defense for Seniors
LOCATION: Eastwyck Village Senior Community
TIME: 1pm-4pm
Contact Tarah Lobdell at TLobdell@eastwyckseniorliving.com or call 518-874-1638 for more info
***THIS CLASS IS FOR EASTWYCK VILLAGE RESIDENTS ONLY***
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Wednesday, May 30th, 2018
ABC Women’s Self-Defense for Moms and Daughters
LOCATION: Coxsackie Elementary School, Coxsackie, NY
TIME: 630pm - 930pm
Contact the Greene County YMCA for more info or to register
SPONSORED BY THE GREENE COUNTY YMCA
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Wednesday, April 25th, 2018
ABC Women’s Self-Defense
In cooperation with the Columbia County Sheriff’s Department
LOCATION: Chatham Central School District
TIME: 6pm-9pm
Contact Ann Flanagan at flanagana@chatham.k12.ny.us or call 518-392-1502 for more info
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Tuesday, April 17th, 2018
ABC Women’s Self-Defense for the Schalmont Central School District
LOCATION: TBD
TIME: 630pm - 930pm
Contact Donna Notar, Schalmont Adult Education at dnotar@schalmont.net or call 518-355-9200 ext 4005 for more info
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Wednesday, March 28th, 2018 (c)
ABC Women’s Self-Defense for MVP Health Care Employees
LOCATION: MVP Health Care, Schenectady, NY
TIME: 630pm - 930pm
Contact John Borter at jbjujitsu@aol.com or call 518-755-3475 for more info
***THIS CLASS IS FOR MVP EMPLOYEES ONLY***
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Saturday, February 3rd, 2018
ABC Self-Defense for Seniors
LOCATION: Shaker Pointe Active Retirement Community
TIME: 1pm-4pm
Contact John Borter at jbjujitsu@aol.com or call 518-755-3475 for more info
***THIS CLASS IS FOR SHAKER POINTE RESIDENTS ONLY***
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Tuesday, January, 30th, 2018
ABC Women’s Self-Defense for MVP Health Care Employees
LOCATION: MVP Health Care, Schenectady, NY
TIME: 9am - 12pm
Contact John Borter at jbjujitsu@aol.com or call 518-755-3475 for more info
***THIS CLASS IS FOR MVP EMPLOYEES ONLY***
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Saturday, January, 27th, 2018
ABC Women’s Self-Defense
LOCATION: The Modern Self-Defense Academy, Albany, NY
TIME: 9am - 12pm
Contact John Borter at jbjujitsu@aol.com or call 518-755-3475 for more info
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Saturday, January 20th, 2018 (c)
ABC Women’s Self-Defense for Seniors
LOCATION: Shaker Pointe Active Retirement Community
TIME: 1pm-4pm
Contact John Borter at jbjujitsu@aol.com or call 518-755-3475 for more info
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Thursday, January 18th, 2018 (c)
ABC Women’s Self-Defense for KPMG
LOCATION: The Modern Self-Defense Academy, Albany, NY
TIME: 6pm-9pm
Contact John Borter at jbjujitsu@aol.com or call 518-755-3475 for more info
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Saturday, January 13th, 2018 (c)
ABC Women’s Self-Defense
LOCATION: The Modern Self-Defense Academy, Albany, NY
TIME: 9am - 12pm
Contact John Borter at jbjujitsu@aol.com or call 518-755-3475 for more info
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Monday, January 8th, 2018
ABC Women’s Self-Defense
LOCATION: The Modern Self-Defense Academy, Albany, NY
TIME: 6pm-9pm
Contact John Borter at jbjujitsu@aol.com or call 518-755-3475 for more info
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​2017 Events
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Tuesday, December 19th, 2017
ABC Women’s Self-Defense
LOCATION: Clarkson College, Schenectady, NY
TIME: 630pm-930pm
Contact John Borter at jbjujitsu@aol.com or call 518-755-3475 for more info
***THIS CLASS IS FOR CLARKSON STAFF***
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Wednesday, Nov 29th, 2017
ABC Women’s Self-Defense for Ellis Hospital
LOCATION: Ellis Hospital, Schenectady, NY
TIME: 6pm-9pm
Contact John Borter at jbjujitsu@aol.com or call 518-755-3475 for more info
***THIS CLASS IS FOR ELLIS HOSPITAL EMPLOYEES ONLY***
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Saturday, Nov 18th, 2017
ABC Women’s Self-Defense for the Girl Scouts
LOCATION: Modern Self-Defense Academy, Albany, NY
TIME: TBD
Contact John Borter at jbjujitsu@aol.com or call 518-755-3475 for more info
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Tuesday, November 7th, 2017
ABC Women’s Self-Defense for the Schalmont Central School District
LOCATION: TBD
TIME: 630pm - 930pm
Contact Donna Notar, Schalmont Adult Education at dnotar@schalmont.net or call 518-355-9200 ext 4005 for more info
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Sunday, November 5th, 2017
ABC Women’s Self-Defense
LOCATION: The Modern Self-Defense Academy, Albany, NY
TIME: 9am - 12pm
Contact John Borter at jbjujitsu@aol.com or call 518-755-3475 for more info
***THIS CLASS IS CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC***
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Thursday, October 19th, 2017
ABC Women’s Self-Defense for Well-Armed Woman- Clifton Park Chapter
LOCATION: Clifton Park Sportsmens Club, Clifton Park, NY
TIME: 6pm - 9pm
Contact Addie Gelhaus at (518) 526-6599 for more info
SPONSORED BY THE WELL ARMED WOMAN- CLIFTON PARK CHAPTER
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Tuesday, October 17th, 2017
ABC Women’s Self-Defense
LOCATION: Coxsackie High School, Coxsackie, NY
TIME: 630pm - 930pm
Contact the Greene County YMCA at 518-731-7529 for more info or to register
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Saturday, October 14th, 2017 (C)
ABC Women’s Self-Defense
LOCATION: The Modern Self-Defense Academy, Albany, NY
TIME: 9am - 12pm
Contact John Borter at jbjujitsu@aol.com or call 518-755-3475 for more info
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Saturday, September 30th, 2017
ABC Women’s Self-Defense for MVP Health Care Members
LOCATION: Canandaigua Fire Department, 335 S Main, Canandaigua, NY 14424
TIME: 12pm - 3pm
Contact John Borter at jbjujitsu@aol.com or call 518-755-3475 for more info
SPONSORED BY MVP HEALTH CARE
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Saturday, September 16th, 2017 (C)
ABC Women’s Self-Defense- YMCA Women's Weekend
LOCATION: Camp Chingachgook, Lake George, NY
TIME: TBD
Contact John Borter at jbjujitsu@aol.com or call 518-755-3475 for more info
SPONSORED BY THE CAPITAL DISTRICT YMCA
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Sunday, August 20th, 2017
ABC Women’s Self-Defense
LOCATION: Schenectady Jewish Community Center, Schenectady, NY
TIME: 9am - 12pm
Contact the SJCC directly at (518) 377-8803 for more info or to register
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Saturday, August 12th, 2017
ABC Women’s Self-Defense
LOCATION: The Modern Self-Defense Academy, Albany, NY
TIME: 9am - 12pm
Contact John Borter at jbjujitsu@aol.com or call 518-755-3475 for more info
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Saturday, July 15th, 2017
ABC Women’s Self-Defense
LOCATION: The Modern Self-Defense Academy, Albany, NY
TIME: 10am - 1pm
Contact John Borter at jbjujitsu@aol.com or call 518-755-3475 for more info
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Saturday, June 17th, 2017 (C)
ABC Women’s Self-Defense
LOCATION: The Modern Self-Defense Academy, Albany, NY
TIME: 10am - 1pm
Contact John Borter at jbjujitsu@aol.com or call 518-755-3475 for more info
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Wednesday, May 24th, 2017
ABC Women’s Self-Defense for Moms and Daughters
LOCATION: Coxsackie High School, Coxsackie, NY
TIME: 630pm - 930pm
Contact John Borter at jbjujitsu@aol.com or call 518-755-3475 for more info
SPONSORED BY THE GREENE COUNTY YMCA
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Saturday, May 6th, 2017
ABC Women’s Self-Defense
LOCATION: Monument Mountain Regional High School, Great Barrington, MA
TIME: 10am - 1pm
Contact John Borter at jbjujitsu@aol.com or call 518-755-3475 for more info
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Wednesday, May 3rd, 2017
ABC Women’s Self-Defense
LOCATION: Mary E. Dardess Elementary School, 50 Woodbridge Ave., Chatham NY 12037
TIME: 630pm - 930pm
Contact John Borter at jbjujitsu@aol.com or call 518-755-3475 for more info
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Saturday, April 29th, 2017 (C)
ABC Women’s Self-Defense
LOCATION: Webutuck High School, Amenia, NY (Duchess County)
TIME: TBD
Contact John Borter at jbjujitsu@aol.com or call 518-755-3475 for more info
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Saturday, April 22nd, 2017 (C)
ABC Women’s Self-Defense
LOCATION: The Modern Self-Defense Academy, Albany, NY
TIME: 12pm - 3pm
Contact John Borter at jbjujitsu@aol.com or call 518-755-3475 for more info
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Wednesday, April 19th, 2017
ABC Women’s Self-Defense
LOCATION: Greene County YMCA, Coxsackie, NY
TIME: 630pm - 930pm
Contact John Borter at jbjujitsu@aol.com or call 518-755-3475 for more info
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Monday, March 13th, 2017
ABC Women’s Self-Defense for MVP Members
LOCATION: The Modern Self-Defense Academy
TIME: 6pm - 9pm
Contact John Borter at jbjujitsu@aol.com or call 518-755-3475 for more info
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Thursday, March 2nd, 2017 (C)
ABC Women’s Self-Defense for Ambient Environmental
LOCATION: The Modern Self-Defense Academy
TIME: 6pm - 9pm
Contact John Borter at jbjujitsu@aol.com or call 518-755-3475 for more info
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Sunday, February 26th, 2017
ABC Women’s Self-Defense for Genesis Hair Salon
LOCATION: The Modern Self-Defense Academy
TIME: 9am - 12pm
Contact John Borter at jbjujitsu@aol.com or call 518-755-3475 for more info
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Saturday, February 18th, 2017
ABC Women’s Self-Defense for InterExchange Au Pair Organization
LOCATION: The Modern Self-Defense Academy
TIME: 1pm - 4pm
Contact John Borter at jbjujitsu@aol.com or call 518-755-3475 for more info
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Saturday, January 28th, 2017
ABC Women’s Self-Defense for CDPHP Employees
LOCATION: The Modern Self-Defense Academy
TIME: 9am - 12pm
Contact John Borter at jbjujitsu@aol.com or call 518-755-3475 for more info
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Saturday, January 7th, 2017 (C)
ABC Women’s Self-Defense
LOCATION: Webutuck High School
TIME: TBD
Contact John Borter at jbjujitsu@aol.com or call 518-755-3475 for more info
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2016 Events
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Thursday, December 15th, 2016 (C)
ABC Women’s Self-Defense for CSEA Employees
LOCATION: The Modern Self-Defense Academy, Albany, NY
TIME: 6pm-9pm
Contact John Borter at jbjujitsu@aol.com or call 518-755-3475 for more info
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Saturday, December 3rd, 2016 (C)
ABC Women’s Self-Defense
LOCATION: Monument Mountain Regional High School, Great Barrington, MA
TIME: TBD
Contact John Borter at jbjujitsu@aol.com or call 518-755-3475 for more info
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Saturday, November 12th, 2016
ABC Women’s Self-Defense
LOCATION: Cutting Edge Fitness and Martial Arts Center, Adams, MA
TIME: 10am-1pm
Contact Aimee Sinopli at 413-841-0494 for more info
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Saturday, November 5th, 2016
ABC Women’s Self-Defense for CDPHP
LOCATION: The Modern Self-Defense Academy, Albany, NY
TIME: 9am-12pm
Contact John Borter at jbjujitsu@aol.com or call 518-755-3475 for more info
***CLOSED CLASS- For CDPHP Employees only***
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Saturday, October 15th 2016 (C)
ABC Women’s Self-Defense
LOCATION: Berkshire South Regional Community Center, Great Barrington, MA
TIME: 9am-12pm
Contact John Borter at jbjujitsu@aol.com or call 518-755-3475 for more info
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Tuesday, October 4th, 2016 (C)
ABC Women’s Self-Defense
In cooperation with the Columbia County Sheriff’s Department
LOCATION: Chatham Central School District
TIME: 6pm-9pm
Contact Ann Flanagan at flanagana@chatham.k12.ny.us or call 518-392-1502 for more info
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Saturday, September 17th, 2016
ABC Women’s Self-Defense
LOCATION: The John Dewey Academy (Searles Castle), 389 Main St, Great Barrington, MA
TIME: 2pm-5pm
Contact Jovanina Pagano at jpagano@jda.org or call 413-528-9800 for more info
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Thursday, August 18th 2016
ABC Women’s Self-Defense
LOCATION: The Modern Self-Defense Academy, Albany, NY
TIME: 6pm-9pm
Contact John Borter at jbjujitsu@aol.com or call 518-755-3475 for more info
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Sunday, August 14th 2016
ABC Women’s Self-Defense
LOCATION: Schenectady Jewish Community Center, Schenectady, NY
TIME: 9am-12pm
Contact: Call 518-377-8803 or email judyb@schenectadyjcc.org to register or for more info
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Tuesday, August 9th 2016
ABC Women’s Self-Defense
LOCATION: Ellis Hospital, Schenectady, NY
TIME: 6pm-9pm
Contact John Borter at jbjujitsu@aol.com or call 518-755-3475 for more info
***THIS CLASS IS FOR ELLIS HOSPITAL EMPLOYEES ONLY***
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Thursday, July 28th 2016
ABC Women’s Self-Defense
LOCATION: EYP Engineering, Albany, NY
TIME: 6pm-9pm
Contact John Borter at jbjujitsu@aol.com or call 518-755-3475 for more info
***THIS CLASS IS FOR EYP EMPLOYEES ONLY***
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Monday, July 18th 2016 (C)
ABC Women’s Self-Defense
LOCATION: The Modern Self-Defense Academy
TIME: 6pm-9pm
Contact John Borter at jbjujitsu@aol.com or call 518-755-3475 for more info
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Saturday, June 25th 2016 (C)
ABC Women’s Self-Defense
LOCATION: Holy Spirit Lutheran Church, Albany, NY
TIME: 9am-12pm
Contact John Borter at jbjujitsu@aol.com or call 518-755-3475 for more info
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Thursday, May 12th, 2016
ABC Women’s Self-Defense
LOCATION: The Modern Self-Defense Academy, Albany, NY
TIME: 6pm-9pm
Contact John Borter at jbjujitsu@aol.com or call 518-755-3475 for more info
***CLOSED CLASS - For KPMG Employees only!***
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Saturday, April 30th, 2016
ABC Women’s Self-Defense for CDPHP
LOCATION: The Modern Self-Defense Academy, Albany, NY
TIME: 9am-12pm
Contact John Borter at jbjujitsu@aol.com or call 518-755-3475 for more info
***CLOSED CLASS- For CDPHP Employees only***
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Saturday, April 23rd, 2016
ABC Women’s Self-Defense
LOCATION: Columbia Tae Kwon Do
TIME: 10am-1pm
Contact Tae Yun at Columbia Tae Kwon do 518-907-4588 for more info
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Tuesday, April 19th, 2016
ABC Women’s Self-Defense
In cooperation with the Columbia County Sheriff’s Department
LOCATION: Chatham Central School District
TIME: 6pm-9pm
Contact John Borter at jbjujitsu@aol.com or call 518-755-3475 for more info
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Tuesday, April 12th, 2016 (C)
ABC Women’s Self-Defense
LOCATION: Farm Family Insurance, Glenmont, NY
TIME: 6pm-9pm
Contact John Borter at jbjujitsu@aol.com or call 518-755-3475 for more info
***CLOSED CLASS - For Farm Family Employees only!***
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Saturday, April 2nd, 2016
ABC Women’s Self-Defense
LOCATION: Rennselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), Troy, NY
TIME: TBD
Contact John Borter at jbjujitsu@aol.com or call 518-755-3475 for more info
***Punch and Lunch Charity Event sponsored by the Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority***
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Tuesday, March 22nd, 2016 (C)
ABC Women’s Self-Defense for High School Students
In cooperation with the Columbia County Sheriff’s Department
LOCATION: Ichabod Crane High School, Valatie, NY
TIME: 6:30pm-9:30pm
Contact John Borter at jbjujitsu@aol.com or call 518-755-3475 for more info
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Saturday, March 19th, 2016 (C)
ABC Women’s Self-Defense
In cooperation with the Columbia County Sheriff’s Department
LOCATION: Taconic Hills High School, Taconic Hills, NY
TIME: 9am - 12pm
Contact John Borter at jbjujitsu@aol.com or call 518-755-3475 for more info
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Tuesday, March 1st, 2016 (C)
ABC Women’s Self-Defense
In cooperation with the Columbia County Sheriff’s Department
LOCATION: New Lebanon High School, New Lebanon, NY
TIME: 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Contact John Borter at jbjujitsu@aol.com or call 518-755-3475 for more info
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Friday, January 22nd, 2016
ABC Co-Ed Self-Defense- Level 1
LOCATION: The Modern Self-Defense Academy, Albany, NY
TIME: 6pm-9pm
Contact John Borter at jbjujitsu@aol.com or call 518-755-3475 for more info
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2015 Events
Saturday, December 5th, 2015
ABC Women’s Self-Defense- Level 1
LOCATION: Monument Mountain Regional High School, Great Barrington, MA
TIME: TBD
Contact John Borter at jbjujitsu@aol.com or call 518-755-3475 for more info
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Saturday, November 28th, 2015
ABC Women’s Self-Defense- Level 1
LOCATION: Pazzaglia's American Kenpo Karate, Johnstown, NY
TIME: 10am - 1pm
Contact John Borter at jbjujitsu@aol.com or call 518-755-3475 for more info
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Saturday, November 21st, 2015
ABC Women’s Self-Defense for CDPHP Employees
LOCATION: The Modern Self-Defense Academy, Albany, NY
TIME: TBD
Contact John Borter at jbjujitsu@aol.com or call 518-755-3475 for more info
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Wednesday, November 4th, 2015
ABC Women’s Self-Defense for College Students
LOCATION: The College of St Rose
TIME: 6pm - 9pm
Contact John Borter at jbjujitsu@aol.com or call 518-755-3475 for more info
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Thursday. October 15th, 2015
ABC Women’s Self-Defense- Level 2 (Attendees MUST have attended Level 1 before attending this class)
In cooperation with the Columbia County Sheriff’s Department
LOCATION: Chatham Central School District
TIME: 6pm-9pm
Contact John Borter at jbjujitsu@aol.com or call 518-755-3475 for more info
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Saturday. October 10th, 2015
ABC Women’s Self-Defense- Level 2 (Attendees MUST have attended Level 1 before attending this class)
LOCATION: Tri-Village Rod and Gun Club, Valatie, NY
TIME: 10am-1pm
Contact John Borter at jbjujitsu@aol.com or call 518-755-3475 for more info
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Wednesday, September 30th, 2015
ABC Women’s Self-Defense- Level 1
In cooperation with the Columbia County Sheriff’s Department
LOCATION: Chatham Central School District
TIME: 6pm-9pm
Contact John Borter at jbjujitsu@aol.com or call 518-755-3475 for more info
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Tuesday, August 18th, 2015
ABC Women’s Self-Defense- Level 1
LOCATION: Modern Self-Defense Academy, Albany, NY
TIME: 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Contact John Borter at jbjujitsu@aol.com or call 518-755-3475 for more info
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Thursday, June 11th, 2015
ABC Women’s Self-Defense
In cooperation with the Columbia County Sheriff’s Department
LOCATION: Ichabod Crane High School, Valatie, NY
TIME: 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Contact John Borter at jbjujitsu@aol.com or call 518-755-3475 for more info
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Tuesday, June 9th, 2015
ABC Women’s Self-Defense
In cooperation with the Columbia County Sheriff’s Department
LOCATION: New Lebanon High School, New Lebanon, NY
TIME: 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Contact John Borter at jbjujitsu@aol.com or call 518-755-3475 for more info
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Tuesday, June 2nd, 2015
ABC Women’s Self-Defense
In cooperation with the Columbia County Sheriff’s Department
LOCATION: Taconic Hills High School, Taconic Hills, NY.
TIME: 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Contact John Borter at jbjujitsu@aol.com or call 518-755-3475 for more info
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Saturday, May 30th, 2015
ABC Women’s Self-Defense
In cooperation with the Columbia County Sheriff’s Department
LOCATION: Germantown High School, Germantown, NY
TIME: 10am - 1pmContact John Borter at jbjujitsu@aol.com or call 518-755-3475 for more info
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Friday, May 15th, 2015
ABC Women’s Self-Defense
LOCATION: Purebred Athletics, Clifton Park, NY
TIME: 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Contact John Borter at jbjujitsu@aol.com or call 518-755-3475 for more info
***CLOSED CLASS - For Purebred Athletics Members only!***
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Tuesday, April 21st, 2015
ABC Women’s Self-Defense
In cooperation with the Columbia County Sheriff’s Department
LOCATION: Ichabod Crane High School, Valatie, NY.
TIME: 6pm - 9pm
Contact John Borter at jbjujitsu@aol.com or call 518-755-3475 for more info
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Saturday, April 18th, 2015
ABC Women’s Self-Defense
LOCATION: The Modern Self-Defense Academy, Albany, NY
TIME: 9:30am – 12:30pm
Contact John Borter at jbjujitsu@aol.com or call 518-755-3475 for more info
***CLOSED CLASS - For CDPHP Employees only!***
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Friday April 17th, 2015
ABC Women’s Self-Defense
LOCATION: The Modern Self-Defense Academy, Albany, NY
TIME: 6pm - 9pm
Contact John Borter at jbjujitsu@aol.com or call 518-755-3475 for more info
***CLOSED CLASS - For a specific women's group only!***
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Saturday, March 28th 2015
ABC Women’s Self-Defense for Moms and Daughters
LOCATION: The Modern Self-Defense Academy
TIME: 1pm-4pm
Contact John Borter at jbjujitsu@aol.com or call 518-755-3475 for more info
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Tuesday, March 24th 2015
ABC Women’s Self-Defense for Moms and Daughters
In cooperation with the Columbia County Sheriff’s Department
LOCATION: Chatham Central School District
TIME: 6pm-9pm
Contact John Borter at jbjujitsu@aol.com or call 518-755-3475 for more info
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Tuesday, March 10th 2015
ABC Women’s Self-Defense
LOCATION: Farm Family Insurance, Glenmont, NY
TIME: 6pm-9pm
Contact John Borter at jbjujitsu@aol.com or call 518-755-3475 for more info
***CLOSED CLASS - For Farm Family Employees only!***
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February 2015 (Date to be announced)
ABC Women’s Self-Defense for Moms and Daughters
LOCATION: Granby Community Center, Granby, CT
TIME: 10am - 1pm
Contact John Borter at jbjujitsu@aol.com or call 518-755-3475 for more info
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Tuesday, February 17th 2015- THIS CLASS IS BEING RESCHEDULED
ABC Women’s Self-Defense For Realtors
For the Women's Council of Realtors
LOCATION: The Modern Self-Defense Academy, Albany, NY
TIME: 6pm - 9pm
Contact John Borter at jbjujitsu@aol.com or call 518-755-3475 for more info
***CLOSED CLASS - For Realtors only!***
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Saturday, January 31st, 2015
ABC Women’s Self-Defense for Moms and Daughters
In cooperation with the Columbia County Sheriff’s Department
LOCATION: Taconic Hills High School
TIME: 10am-1pm
Contact John Borter at jbjujitsu@aol.com or call 518-755-3475 for more info
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Tuesday, January 26th 2015
ABC Women’s Self-Defense LUNCH AND LEARN
LOCATION: Farm Family Insurance Company, Glenmont, NY
TIME: 12pm-1pmContact John Borter at jbjujitsu@aol.com or call 518-755-3475 for more info
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Thursday, January 22nd, 2015
ABC- Introduction to Self-Defense
In cooperation with the Columbia County Sheriff’s Department
LOCATION: Taconic Hills High School
TIME: ALL DAY
These presentations will be given in gym class to senior studemts throughout the school day by Instructor Daniel Tuczunski
Contact John Borter at jbjujitsu@aol.com or call 518-755-3475 for more info
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Saturday, January 10th, 2015
ABC Women’s Self-Defense
LOCATION: The Modern Self-Defense Academy, Albany, NY
TIME: 1pm - 4pm
Contact John Borter at jbjujitsu@aol.com or call 518-755-3475 for more info
***CLOSED CLASS - For Au Pair Organization Members only!***
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