You can never be too prepared, and that is especially true of women who may find themselves alone, especially at night.
In the last two years, two different groups - Defend Yourself and Power Up - have established self-defense classes for women that are offered locally.
Sarah Fuehring said as she began going through self-defense programs and talking to women throughout the state, she was surprised how many felt they needed the self-defense tools. Even in Jefferson City, Defend Yourself co-founder Coleen Welter says there is a clear need.
Fuehring and Power Up can be reached at [email protected]. Defend Yourself can be reached at www.defendyourselfmidmo.com.