Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, the Department of Parks & Recreation and Optimum Human Performance are pleased to offer a Eight-week Self Defense Clinic with Shihan Rahim 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: Eight-week Self Defense Clinic with Shihan Rahim and assistant instructors. The Self Defense Clinic will teach striking, katas, ground movement, and escape techniques
- Where: John T. Gregorio Center, which is located at 330 Helen Street.
- When: Eight-week program. Every Monday, from October 19, 2026 through December 7, 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.
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