Not a Promising Start to the Year....

It's February 21, 2008...

Take a look at the crime statistics for the year so far:

• Homicides: 11
• Rapes and Attempted Rapes: 31
• Robberies at Attempted Robberies: 293
• Aggravated Assaults: 390
• Burglaries and Attempated Burglaries: 411

There are more sobering statistics listed on the Boston Police Department's Crime Statistics Website. The site provides year-to-date and last-24-hour information on crime in our city. Please take a look to help increase your awareness!

At Emerald Necklace Martial Arts, we provide self-defense training for corporations and community groups. Private instruction is also available. More information can be found on our website.

The year is young. Please stay safe.

Sensei J.