The American Cancer Society DetermiNation charity, in conjunction with Potomac River Running, is hosting a women's self-defense course on Saturday, 23 October 2010, at 1:00 p.m. at the Crossfit Adaptation in Shirlington, Va.  

Recent abductions, assaults, and a rape of several Arlington County women have highligted the importance of safety and security for Arlington County women.  These crimes brought to light the importance of safety when out on the trails, especially for women.  Arlington County Police Officers and self-defense experts will provide guidance for women who are exercising outdoors and may be an attractive target.

The seminar will give you the confidence and competence to dramatically increase your chances of avoiding / surviving a violent attack. This self-defense seminar has been designed to empower women with the skills to survive violent situations.

The price is $20 per person. All proceeds for this event will benefit the American Cancer Society's DetermiNation DC-based fundraising 2010 ING NYC Marathon team.

The DetermiNation program is the American Cancer Society's nation of athletes determined to end cancer.  This powerful and inspiring movement saves lives by enabling athletes to dedicate their training and participation in marathons, triathlons, cycling races, and other endurance events to a lifesaving effort to fight a disease that has already taken too many lives.  Over the years, thousands of athletes have had an experience of a lifetime while raising millions for the fight against all types of cancer.  With every step taken and every mile conquered, these determined athletes are helping create a world with less cancer and more birthdays.  For more information about the American Cancer Society, please visit the web at www.cancer.org or by calling them at 1.800.227.2345.

Please join the fight on Saturday, 23 October 2010, from 1:00 - 2:45 p.m. at the Crossfit Adaptation in Shirlington, Va. 

Instructors:

Aviv Bercovicz, has been a member of the Arlington County Police Department (ACPD) since January 2004.  During his tenure with the ACPD his assignments have included: Patrol, Community Police (REACT Team), Plain Clothes Tactical Unit, and is currently assigned as an Instructor at the Northern Virginia Criminal Justice Academy and as a member of the ACPD SWAT Team.  Along with teaching various police modules at the Academy, Aviv is a defensive tactics and physical training instructor there.  Aviv is currently the Head Trainer at CrossFit Adaptation in Shirlington.  He is a certified SPEAR System (Law Enforcement/Military) instructor and holds multiple CrossFit Certifications. 

Jason Dury, is a certified instructor for both the Personal Defense Readiness (Civilian) and S.P.E.A.R. System (Law Enforcement/Military) programs of Blauer Tactical Systems. In addition, he is also a certified instructor and for many of the advanced training programs through BTS.  Jason has been involved in the field of international security and risk management (threat & risk management, facility security, counterterrorism & antiterrorism) for over 15 years. During that time he has worked with numerous private and USG clients, and is now the International Security Manager for a major Fortune 500© company in the Northern Virginia area.

Steven Proud, has been a Police Officer with Arlington County Police Department for 7 years. He has worked on the Community Policing Team, as well as a plain clothes Tactical Unit for the last 4½  years.    Currently assigned as a Corporal processing crime scenes on the evening shift and tasked to be a Field Training Officer of recruits completing the Police Academy.  Steve served 4 years as a Dog Handler in the U.S.A.F. prior to receiving a Bachelor’s Degree from George Mason University and studied abroad at Oxford University (New College). 

The American Cancer Society DetermiNation charity, in conjunction with Potomac River Running, is hosting a women's self-defense course on Saturday, 23 October 2010, at 1:00 p.m. at the Crossfit Adaptation in Shirlington, Va.  

Recent abductions, assaults, and a rape of several Arlington County residents highligt the importance of safety and security for Arlington County women.  These crimes bring to light the importance of safety when out on the trails.  Arlington County Police Officers and self-defense experts will provide guidance for women who are exercising outdoors and may be an attractive target.

The seminar will give you the confidence and competence to dramatically increase your chances of avoiding / surviving a violent attack. This self-defense seminar has been designed to empower women with the skills to survive violent situations.