Chenango County women are being given a chance to learn self defense. The Oneonta Jiu Jitsu Academy is partnering with The Place for a “Strong Women” self defense class in Norwich. Classes will be held at 6 p.m. on the third Friday of each month in the Norwich High School cafeteria. The first class is scheduled for this Friday, the 20th. The classes are free and open to women in Chenango County aged 14 and older, and is led by Oneonta Jiu Jitsu Academy Instructors.