Newark Gracie Barra Brazilian Jui Jitsu school to host free women’s self defence class

A martial arts school is putting on a free women’s self defence course on Sunday, April 28 in Newark between 11am and 1pm.

Gracie Barra Newark, located at 13-15 Kirkgate teaches Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) which is known as ‘the gentle art.’

Head instructor Professor Mel Doran said that Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu was a martial art that allow people to successfully defend themselves against a larger, stronger attacker.

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Doran said she encourages women from all walks of life to attend the free class from football teams to emergency service workers and mums.

“The world we live in today is changing and I believe that self-defence skills are vital, they also bring us closer together as a community,” said Doran.