Beginning June 5, and continuing every Wednesday through the month of June, the Merrill Enrichment Center (MEC) will host a self defense class taught by John Green of Noble Warrior Martial Arts, located at the Center for Creative Wellness in downtown Merrill. Each session will run two hours, consisting of the Korean martial art: Tang Soo Do, of which Green has been studying for 23 years. The first session will consist of Striking Drills, warm up drills and specific movements of how to get away. Participants are advised to wear comfortable clothing. For more information and sign-up, contact the MEC at (715) 536-4226.