Cincinnati Quest Martial Arts hosts free self-defense workshop for women

Women from Greater Cincinnati can learn simple but effective self-defense techniques at a free workshop Saturday. James and Johanna Norris, owners of Cincinnati Quest Martial Arts, will take participants through several scenarios and show them skills that can be used in a variety of situations. The workshop also will cover important topics such as awareness, verbal techniques and how to create the confidence and resolve needed to protect oneself. Knowing how to deal with the confusion, fear and anger that arises from an attack, both during and afterward, is just as important as the physical skills, according to the Norrises.