Friday, March 25, 2022

Sei Shin Dojo offering free self-defense classes for AAPI women

Photo from 2019 by Stacie Joy

Glenn Genovas, an East Village resident (and a third-degree black belt in American Jiu-Jitsu) and owner of Sei Shin Dojo on Avenue A, is offering free self-defense classes.

Here's more via the EVG inbox:
Since there has been a rise in violence in the Asian community toward women I decided to do a Self Protection course for AAPI women. This free course will start in April and last eight weeks. This will be held on Thursdays, one in the afternoon and the other after work hours. Both courses will be teaching the same subject.
You can find more info here, including how to register. 

Sei Shin Dojo is at 34 Avenue A (second floor) between Second Street and Third Street.

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5 comments:

  1. JAMESMarch 25, 2022 at 9:37 AM

    Nice move. Sorry to see there aren't more 'Guardian Angels' type groups walking in the Chinese community for protection.

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  2. AnonymousMarch 25, 2022 at 10:10 AM

    This is great!! Should be offered to all women gratis though....

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    1. foodieJuly 6, 2022 at 8:35 AM

      Attacks on APAI 's have spiraled almost 350 percent increase in one year, fyi.

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  3. AnonymousMarch 25, 2022 at 6:46 PM

    The city should pay him and others to teach all women.

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  4. AnonymousMarch 26, 2022 at 6:54 PM

    Really appreciated! This is a great idea and so generous of Glenn. It’s sick that Asian Americans have to carry mace when we go out these days.

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