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04-10-09, 08:37 AM
Library Friends Sponsor Free Lecture Michael Starr

, former Marine, and President & CEO of Step Up Self-Defense, Inc. will present a FREE lecture/demo "Personal Protection & Self-Defense Techniques" on Thursday, April 30, 2009 at 2 p.m. at the Garden City Public Library located at 60 Seventh St., Garden City, NY. Simple steps to protect yourself from a threat of violence will be shown. Learn a highly effective approach to safety awareness. For directions phone: (516) 742-8405. Seating and parking is limited and on a first-come first-served basis. No tickets are required. This public program is funded by The Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

In today's world, violence, personal attacks and terrorism are all facts of life. A threatening situation can take only seconds to unfold. Michael Starr and his team train adults who want to learn how to protect themselves. They customize each lesson to the individual's needs and abilities. Students learn self-defense skills for situations when there is not enough time to seek help.

As a sergeant in the United States Marine Corps, Mr. Starr was training Company Leader for the 2 nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2 nd Marine Division. During that time he trained "Recon Marines" in hand-to-hand, unarmed combat and other special tactics. Over the years he has continued to study and integrate many martial art and self-defense techniques into his Marine combat skills. Mr. Starr's motto is: " There is no defense without self defense ."

Ellie