A WOMEN'S awareness and personal safety session with a difference is being held at the Ockment Centre, Okehampton today (Thursday).
The seminar led by karate instructor Steve Chamberlain concentrates on how to avoid dangerous situations rather than learning complicated self defence techniques.
Steve who is a 4th Dan in karate and runs the Shikukai Devon Club, said being switched on was not being paranoid and being aware of a potential threat could help you to avoid it.
The course, which costs £5, will cover various aspects of awareness and provide common sense advice such as parking your car in safe places and the right way to answer the telephone.
Steve will also advise on the best way to use self defence if it becomes necessary.
The seminar is being held at 10am and again at 6.30pm.
Further information is available by calling the Ockment Centre on 01837 53276.