It teaches women how to defend themselves if attacked by using practical techniques that are easy to remember.

Organizers say the course puts women in vulnerable situations and teaches them how to get out.

Instructor Carol Ann Williams says learning and practicing self defense skills is important.

"Out of every five women, one of them will be sexually assaulted in their lifetime," says Williams. "And college freshman especially are very vulnerable."

The course was open to the public and taught by Instinctive Defense.