The St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church Women's Group in Whiting is a caring and compassionate organization. But don't mess with them. They know how to take care of themselves.

Manchester Patrolman Michael Terranova with the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church Women's Group (Manchester PD)
Manchester Patrolman Michael Terranova with the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church Women's Group (Manchester PD)
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The 15-member group learned self-defense from Manchester Township PD Patrolman Michael Terranova, who demonstrated basic moves and awareness techniques to help avoid potential threats.

How qualified is Terranova? He's got a brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu through 10 years of training, and also maintains an avid schedule of amateur boxing and kickboxing. Terranova took first place in the 2014 Public Safety Fight Night in Passaic County.

Linda Quinn, the parish Business Manager, arranged the lesson through Police Chief Lisa Parker.

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