EMPOWER is a Women's Self Defense Program taught by women, for women.
The sessions include discussion and self defense techniques, suitable for women of all ages (16 and up) and abilities. See our EMPOWER Junior's page for courses designed for ages 12-15.
For EMPOWER FAQ's, please see below.
Empower is not a Martial Arts program. Our courses are taught by Edge Certified Black Belt Instructors who believe in the premise that women are at a greater risk of becoming victims of other people's intimidation and violence, varying in degree from a subtle instance to rape and/or death. Women do have the strength to defend themselves--EMPOWER instills a lifestyle of safe living and empowerment encouraging women to find their natural, instinctual intuition.
Our hope is that women taking our courses will never have to use the techniques that we teach them. By educating women to be aware of their surroundings, to recognize potentially unsafe situations, should she find herself needing to fight, we teach basic techniques that are easy to remember, physically un-challenging, yet effective in many self defense situations.
EMPOWER FAQ's
Q: Is Empower a Martial Arts Program?
A: No--though you will learn some basic techniques that will be effective in many self defense situation.
Q: What is the basis of this program?
A: 90% of self defense training includes the following 3 R's of Personal Safety. EMPOWER will focus on each of these during the course of the program.
Reduce Risks, Recognize there is a situation, React to the Situation
Q: Do I need to be physic all y fit to participate?
A: No-- all women have the ability to participate regardless of physical strength or fitness. Pregnant women should have a doctor's approval before participation. Any injuries should be discussed with the instructor prior to taking part.
Q: Will there be men in the program?
A: No--EMPOWER is a program for women, taught and run by women. Statistic all y women are at higher risk of being attacked by men than by another woman. During the optional simulation, male instructors will assume the attacker role.
Q: Can my daughter participate?
A: YES--we encourage mother/daughter participation. Girls must be 12 years or older because of the nature of the sexual assault discussions. A parental consent form must be on file before participation. Girls may also enjoy bringing a friend along to take the program.
Q: Will I be prepared for any attack situation?
A: No--because circumstances are different in every attack situation, we cannot guarantee that you will have every technique for every situation. What you will have is an array of basic techniques and a wealth of knowledge, together with the feeling of empowerment that at the very least will give you the strength to react. You can do something and should not have to f all victim to any other person's aggression.
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