Lance Soares’ Family Martial Arts Center will hold a free women’s self defense workshop on Oct. 5 at 6:30 p.m.

The 90-minute course will teach participants to overcome physical and psychological challenges through confidence, awareness and self defense.

The class is limited to 25 participants and is open to females only. Participants must be at least 16 years old. Participants under age 18 must have proof of parental consent prior to entering the workshop.

Lance Soares, a 5th degree black belt with 25 years of teaching experience, will be instructing the self defense portion of the class.

For more information and to register, call 774-992-0797.

Lance Soares’ Family Martial Arts Center is located at 331D State Road.