Greenwich Police Offer Two Self Defense Classes for Women: One for High School Girls, One for Women 18-55

The Greenwich Police Department is currently accepting applications for the 2017 Spring Women’s Self Defense Class. The five-week program is open to female applicants between 18-55 years of age. The class meets twice a week on Mondays and Wednesdays from 7:45pm to 9:15pm. This time slot is limited to twenty students.

Self-defense class at Greenwich Police Dept. File photo: Leslie Yager

Self-defense class at Greenwich Police Dept. File photo: Leslie Yager

The class begins on April 17, 2017 and graduation is tentatively scheduled for May 17, 2017.


Additionally the Greenwich Police Department is currently accepting applications for the 2017 Spring Young Women’s Self Defense Class.

The five-week program is ONLY open to female applicants who are Greenwich High School students (Public School or Private School) in the 11th or 12th grade.

The class meets twice a week on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:00pm to 7:30pm. This time slot is limited to twenty students.
The Women’s Self –Defense Class enables Participants to learn proven techniques that will both bolster their confidence in self-defense situations and overcome physical /psychological situations.

Applications are available at www.GreenwichCT.Org. Completed applications along with a Photocopy of Identification may be returned to the front desk at Police Headquarters to the attention of the Community Impact Office.

Instructors for the program are highly-trained and experienced Greenwich Police Officers. Any further questions can be directed to the Greenwich Police Community Impact Office at 203-618-8307