Registration Open for Eight-Week Krav Maga Self-Defense Course

Pat Walker Health Center's Wellness & Health Promotion department is offering an eight-week, Krav Maga self-defense course starting May 29.

The class will be held on Tuesday evenings from 5 to 6 p.m., in the health center's new classrooms.

Krav Maga is the self-defense method that incorporates hand-to-hand combat techniques developed by the Israeli Defense Force. This beginners-level class will cover ways to escape from a vary of attacks like bear hugs, choke holds, and shirt grabs.

Registration for the course is required and limited to 25 participants. The cost of the program is $40 for students and $55 for faculty/staff. No prior experience in Krav Maga is required.

To register for Krav Maga Self-Defense, see the front desk staff at the Pat Walker Health Center, 525 N. Garland Avenue, or call 479-575-4451.

Questions? Contact Ed Mink, director of Wellness & Health Promotion, Pat Walker Health Center.

About Pat Walker Health Center: Pat Walker Health Center supports students along their academic journey by providing efficient and convenient access to quality medical care, mental health care, and wellness and health promotion programs and services. The health center strives to enrich the academic and personal development of students by creating an inclusive environment that promotes positive behavior and lifestyle changes. Pat Walker Health Center is a department of the Division of Student Affairs.

About the Division of Student Affairs: The Division of Student Affairs supports students in pursuing knowledge, earning a degree, finding meaningful careers, exploring diversity, and connecting with the global community. We provide students housing, dining, health care resources, and create innovative programs that educate and inspire. We enhance the University of Arkansas experience and help students succeed, one student at a time.