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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Hello Fellow Federationist!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Hope all of you had a very blessed Christmas!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>There will be a self-defense class at the center on Saturday, January 14 from 1:00 until 3:00 with snacks after the class.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The charge is only $10 for two hours of self-defense and food refueling. You may make checks payable to Nanci Francis (please note the spelling of her name) along with cash is welcome. You may mail checks to Jennifer Bazer, leave with David at the center with Jennifer’s name on the envelope, or provide cash or a check at the January 12 Columbia chapter meeting.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Checks or cash can be sent to:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Jennifer Bazer<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>155 Derby Drive<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>West Columbia, SC 29170<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Checks made out to Nanci Francis<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Please contact Jennifer Bazer if you would like to participate at 803-661-6622 or <a href="mailto:jhipp25@sc.rr.com">jhipp25@sc.rr.com</a>.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If you need transportation, please contact Tiffiny Mitchell.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Look forward to a large participation as we learn how to keep ourselves safe and defend ourselves in various situations!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Nanci Francis Bio<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Nanci Francis began her martial arts training in Dayton Ohio at the age of 13, under unusual circumstances. Her parents were worried about her hobby of<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>trying to wrestle with boys in the neighborhood, and they hoped this would distract her. She received her black belt in Tae Kwon Do, and received a scholarship<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>to join the woman's Tae Kwon Do team at The Ohio State University.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>She continues her training today at Columbia Martial Arts and Fitness where she practices Jeet Kune Do, Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, and weaponry. Her personal<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>interest is in reality based self defense.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The class she will be teaching will focus on pre-attack indicators, awareness and prevention, basic blocking and striking, and drills that practice locating<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>the attacker and determining striking range.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Sincerely,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Jennifer Bazer<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>803-661-6622<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="mailto:Jhipp25@sc.rr.com">Jhipp25@sc.rr.com</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>