Tehachapi Martial Arts Center (TMAC) hosted their 13th Annual Combat Hapkido Seminar here in Tehachapi, California. TMAC, once again, welcomed world-renowned Grandmaster John Pellegrini, founder of I.C.H.F (International Combat Hapkido Federation) and world-renowned special guest, Master Trina Pellegrini, founder of “TRU” System – Personal Protection for Women. The 2-day event began on Friday, March 22nd, with the Defense Against a Bully Seminar for kids 5-12 years old. The seminar continued on Saturday, March 23rd, with the Women’s Self Awareness and Self Defense program with Master Trina Pellegrini from 9 AM-11AM. Beginning at noon and continuing until 4 PM, was the Combat Hapkido Seminar with Grandmaster Pellegrini and Grandmaster Jadric. The Seminars covered a variety of trapping, joint-locking, open hand combat, defense against weapons, pressure points, defense against a bully, women’s self-defense and survival.

To read more and view photos from the event, visit our local news publications, The Tehachapi News and The Loop Newspaper.