Local nonprofit provides free self-defense class to high school girls

Was held at Milan and Batesville on Thursday

(MILAN, Ind.) – A local nonprofit provided free self-defense classes to high school girls on Thursday. 

Hoosier Girl Defense was created four years ago by Amy Jelenik and Kara Shane of Batesville. 

It relies solely on donations and grants and their goal is to provide self-defense to young women before they go to college or the workforce. 

You can learn more about the nonprofit here. 

Thursday’s class was taught by Jeff Frederickson, of Fishers  who owns Krav Maga Worldwide.

 He is a self-defense instructor who also trains law enforcement. You can learn more about his offerings by emailing jeff@kravmagaindy.com