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KINGSTON — The Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Commerce on Thursday hosted a women’s self-defense seminar, in conjunction with the Women’s Network, in honor of International Women’s Day.

It was held at the Valley Goju Karate studio, 311 Market St.

The class offered self-defense techniques including personal safety, defense tactics and situational awareness. Chief instructor Sean O’Leary walked participants through techniques including punching and kicking.

The Women’s Network empowers women and female professionals in the greater Wilkes-Barre area, provides opportunities to share information, hear presentation on topics and issues of importance, and gives back to the local community.

Sean O’Leary, chief instructor at Valley Goju Karate in Kingston, instructs a class of women on how to correctly make a fist and punch during a self defense class Thursday night.
https://www.timesleader.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/web1_ttl030918selfdefense-1.jpg.optimal.jpgSean O’Leary, chief instructor at Valley Goju Karate in Kingston, instructs a class of women on how to correctly make a fist and punch during a self defense class Thursday night. Amanda Hrycyna | For Times Leader

Sensei Sean O’Leary holds a punching bag while Megan Milo of Dallas practices an elbow strike during a women’s self defense class. The class was held Thursday night at Valley Goju Karate in Kingston.
https://www.timesleader.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/web1_ttl030918selfdefense-2.jpg.optimal.jpgSensei Sean O’Leary holds a punching bag while Megan Milo of Dallas practices an elbow strike during a women’s self defense class. The class was held Thursday night at Valley Goju Karate in Kingston. Amanda Hrycyna | For Times Leader

Sensei Sean O’Leary holds a punching bag while Megan Milo of Dallas practices an elbow strike during a women’s self defense class. The class was held Thursday night at Valley Goju Karate in Kingston.
https://www.timesleader.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/web1_ttl030918selfdefense-3.jpg.optimal.jpgSensei Sean O’Leary holds a punching bag while Megan Milo of Dallas practices an elbow strike during a women’s self defense class. The class was held Thursday night at Valley Goju Karate in Kingston. Amanda Hrycyna | For Times Leader

Sensei Sean O’Leary holds a punching bag while Megan Mance of Kingston practices an elbow strike during a women’s self defense class. The class was held Thursday night at Valley Goju Karate in Kingston.
https://www.timesleader.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/web1_ttl030918selfdefense-4.jpg.optimal.jpgSensei Sean O’Leary holds a punching bag while Megan Mance of Kingston practices an elbow strike during a women’s self defense class. The class was held Thursday night at Valley Goju Karate in Kingston. Amanda Hrycyna | For Times Leader

Jamie Rosenstock of White Haven practices a groin kick with Dave Powell of Dureya during a women’s self-defense class held at Valley Gojo Karate in Kingston Thursday night.
https://www.timesleader.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/web1_TTL030918SELFDEFENSE-5.jpg.optimal.jpgJamie Rosenstock of White Haven practices a groin kick with Dave Powell of Dureya during a women’s self-defense class held at Valley Gojo Karate in Kingston Thursday night. Amanda Hrycyna | For Times Leader

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