A free self-defence class is available for women thanks to an initiative from the Tendring Community Safety Partnership.

Run by A.S Jujitsu, the class is being funded by the Essex Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner’s Safer Streets Fund.

Gina Placey, Chair of the Tendring Community Safety Partnership and Tendring District Council Cabinet Member for Partnerships, welcomed the initiative to help women feel safe and independent.

“While violence against women is thankfully relatively low in Tendring, we know that if women do not feel safe then it can prevent them from enjoying day-to-day activities for fear of travelling alone to venues,” Councillor Placey said.

“This class will help to empower women, give them confidence, and the practical skills necessary in the rare event they are needed.

“I would urge you to sign up for this, especially as there could be a chance to run more if it is popular.”

Available to women aged 16 and over, the class takes place at St Andrew’s Hall in St Andrews Road, Clacton, from 10am-1pm on Sunday, 25 February.

Spaces are limited, but if the class proves popular then the partnership will consider running more of them.

To book a space email selfdefence@tendringdc.gov.uk.

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