Tauranga martial arts experts are offering free self-defence classes to women as part of International Women's Day today.
Christine Young from Tauranga Martial Arts Academy said she hoped to raise greater awareness of International Women's Day in Tauranga.
"This is exciting because New Zealand hasn't really embraced it so much. It hasn't been a big deal in New Zealand."
Ms Young and her team of fellow instructors would offer easy self defence moves for women of any levels.
She said the classes were open for women aged 12 and over to attend.