Self-defense lessons offered to children

Premier Martial Arts will offer free safety courses as part of the national Kid Safe Program.

Instructors will teach children how to protect themselves from abduction and exploitation.

The event is open to children who are between 5 years old and 12 years old. The event will be at 11 a.m. April 7 at Premier Martial Arts, 3201 Clinton Parkway Court.

Registration is limited to the first 20 children. To register, call Susan Booth at 749-4400.