Myths and Misconceptions
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IMPACT changes lives. Taking charge of your safety is a game-changer. Once you believe that your life is worth fighting for and that you have the right to live a safe and violence-free life, a transformation can occur in how you approach life.
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- Aug 1, 2023
- 9 min
The ABC’s of Empowerment Self-Defense: The Letter P
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- May 15, 2023
- 1 min
Myths and Misconceptions
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- May 1, 2023
- 2 min
The ABC’s of Empowerment Self-Defense: The Letter O
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- Apr 15, 2023
- 3 min
Myths and Misconceptions
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- Feb 15, 2023
- 3 min
Self-Defense Helped Me Feel More Confident
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- Feb 1, 2023
- 4 min
Neurobiology of Self-Defense Pt 2
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- Jan 15, 2023
- 2 min
The ABC’s of Empowerment Self-Defense: The Letter M
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- Dec 15, 2022
- 1 min
"I could do that again, but harder."
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- Dec 1, 2022
- 2 min
Staying Safe During the Holidays
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- Nov 15, 2022
- 2 min
The ABC’s of Empowerment Self-Defense: The Letter L
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- Nov 1, 2022
- 1 min
Myths and Misconceptions
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- Oct 4, 2022
- 2 min
The ABC’s of Empowerment Self-Defense: The Letter K
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- Sep 1, 2022
- 1 min
Myths and Misconceptions
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- Aug 15, 2022
- 4 min
The ABC’s of Empowerment Self-Defense - The Letter J
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- Aug 1, 2022
- 3 min
Empowering youth with a choice
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- Jul 15, 2022
- 1 min
My self-defense class experience
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- Jul 2, 2022
- 4 min
The ABC’s of Empowerment Self-Defense - The Letter I
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- Jun 15, 2022
- 1 min
Standing up for myself
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- Jun 1, 2022
- 1 min
Myths and Misconceptions
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