The Friends of Rodman Public Library is offering patrons 12 and older the opportunity to raise their awareness of self-defense while helping raise funds for RPL.

On April 8 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Wayne Burley of Tri-County Martial Arts will give a two-hour self-defense and awareness seminar inside the Rodman Auditorium.

Burley, an area native with more than 40 years of experience in defensive tactics instruction, is a seventh-degree black belt and master level instructor in martial arts.

During the seminar at Rodman Library, Burley will discuss the following:

• Who are the Three Type of Bad Guys
• What does AAA Mean?
• Importance of Using Your Voice
• Understanding Criminal Intent
• S.A.E. It- How it Works
• Threat Recognition
• Physical Skills and Techniques that Actually Work

Registration is required at attend the seminar. Payment will be taken on the night of the event.

For more information about the seminar, call 330-204-5661.