Self Defense Clinic

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, the Department of Parks & Recreation and Optimum Human Performance are pleased to offer a seven-week Self Defense Clinic with Shihan Rasheed and assistant instructors.

Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for this program.

• Who: Linden residents only ages 5 through 17.
• What: Seven-week Self Defense Clinic with Shihan Rasheed and assistant instructors. The Self Defense Clinic will teach martial art strikes, blocking, tumbling forward, back rolls, and various techniques.
• Where: John T. Gregorio Center, which is located at 330 Helen Street.
• When: Seven-week program. Every Monday, from January 5 through February16, 2026.
  • Youth (5 through 12 years old) – 5pm until 6pm.
  • Teens (13 through 17 years old) – 6:30pm until 7:30pm.
• How: Program cost is $50. To view full class description and register online, click here. For more information, call the Department of Parks & Recreation at 908-474-8600, or 908-474-8639. In-person registration is available 9am – 4pm at the JTG Center (330 Helen Street) or the Linden Multi-Purpose Center (1025 John Street). Online registration is available 24/7.