Women’s Self-Defense & Personal Safety Seminar The Department of Veterans Affairs Police Service invites female Veterans and female employees to a Women’s Self-Defense & Personal Safety Seminar focused on practical skills, situational awareness, and personal safety.

Thursday, August 20, 2026 10:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Multi-Purpose Room, Main Building Central VA Health Care System 1201 Broad Rock Blvd.

Sessions will be held from 10:00–11:00 a.m., 12:00–1:00 p.m., and 1:15–2:15 p.m.

Instructors include Professional Boxer and Martial Artist Carmen “The Momba” Gulliksen; Senior International Master Charles Battle, 7th Dan, Tang Soo Do; and Grand Master Vincent Searls, 8th Dan, Hapkido. To register or request more information, contact SGT Charles Battle at charles.battle1@va.gov.