This class meets on Sundays from 6-7pm for 6 weeks.
Ages: 16-up
What is Empowerment Self Defense (ESD) and what will I learn?
ESD’s scope reaches well beyond traditional self defense programs that focus heavily on physical techniques. ESD adds a rich toolbox of mental and physical techniques that can be applied to various situations. It is designed for most ages, body types, capabilities, and experiences.
Setting Boundaries - During training, students will learn how to choose and set their own personal boundaries and how to implement strategies to maintain them.
Building Confidence - We give students the confidence to use their voice to protect their boundaries in public, at home, in the workplace, and with friends.
Physical Techniques - We teach simple and effective techniques that can be learned quickly and efficiently. Strikes, grabbing escapes, and ground work are part of the curriculum.
If you would like to learn more about our ESD curriculum, click the link below:
ESD Global - Empowerment through Self Defense
Meet your instructor
Hello! My name is Gretchen Butler, and I will be your lead instructor for this 6 week journey into your empowerment. I have been training in Cuong Nhu martial arts at the Unity Martial Arts dojo for 7 years having attained 1st degree black belt status as recognized by the Cuong Nhu Martial Arts Association. I have been teaching martial arts and self-defense for 5 years. In 2022, I received certification to teach empowerment self-defense through ESD Global, a non-profit organization dedicated to stopping violence globally.
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