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Empower & Arise
Self-defense is more than knowing a few kicks or punches, it involves one’s mind, body, and spirit. We’re here to share practical research, resources, and tips (plus, the occasional freebie) for anyone wanting to live a safe and confident life for themselves and their loved ones.
Using Your Intuition for Safety
In moments when something feels “off” or unsafe, your body often knows before your mind does. This internal alarm system goes by many names—intuition, proprioception, inner knowing, or even your body’s warning signals. Whatever you call it, learning to listen and trust this internal guidance can help you navigate tricky or uncertain situations with greater confidence. Here’s a simple, four-step process to help you tune into these signals and take action for your safety.
Assertive Communication: Why It Matters and 3 Ways to Teach It to Your Preteens
Assertive communication is speaking kindly and clearly, a skill that helps preteens grow in confidence, solve problems, and be understood. Here’s how parents and teachers alike can help teach them this skill and support their social-emotional competence and personal development. Read on to learn 3 ways you can help the preteens in your life and download an easy-to-use lesson plan.
The Benefits of Be Your Own Hero
Be Your Own Hero is our weekly kids’ program where we aim to empower children to become confident, resilient, and self-assured individuals who can handle life's challenges with strength and determination.
Empowering Girls Through Self-Defense: Building Confidence and Safety from an Early Age
In today’s world, self-defense skills are more crucial than ever, especially for girls and women. According to a study by the National Institute of Justice, approximately one in five women will experience sexual assault during their lifetime. This alarming statistic underscores the need for early self-defense training. Empowerment Self-Defense (ESD) equips individuals with not only physical techniques but also essential life skills like boundary-setting and situational awareness.
Empowerment Self-Defense: Why We Need It In Schools
Empowerment Self Defense (ESD) is a holistic approach to personal safety that provides participants with tools to combat the whole spectrum of violence, from verbal harassment to sexual and physical violence. It is a violence prevention system that teaches individuals how to interrupt violence by listening to their intuition, assessing their options, asserting boundaries, and using de-escalation strategies.
