Empower Your Path

Empowerment Self-Discovery by understanding power dynamics, psychology, defence profiling and how to set boundaries and speak up kindly in your own authentic way.

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A grassroots business founded by Antonella in Brisbane, Australia, which is a transformative Empowerment Self-Defence (ESD) business dedicated to holistic violence prevention.

Through trauma-informed programs, it empowers women, children, and vulnerable individuals across the Asia Pacific to reclaim their sovereignty and live free from abuse.

What sets it apart from traditional self-defence classes is its comprehensive, mind-body-soul approach. Unlike typical programs focused solely on physical techniques (often male-oriented and scenario-limited), ESD integrates psychology, emotional intelligence, intuitive awareness, assertive communication, boundary-setting, and ancient/modern wisdom with practical martial arts skills.

Participants learn to recognise manipulative and abusive patterns, spot red flags early, build emotional resilience, and respond confidently in real-time—preventing harm before it escalates.

This evidence-based, inclusive method promotes deep healing, lasting confidence, and true personal agency, making it profoundly different: not just defence, but holistic empowerment for safer, more authentic living.

Empowerment Self Defence is honouring what you need in real-time

"Empowerment" is a deeply personal journey.

What it truly means to you will be wonderfully unique, shaped by your experiences and your deepest desires.

So, I invite you to ask yourself: What does empowerment truly mean for you?

This understanding is at the heart of everything we do. That's why every single class is crafted around the specific needs of the group, never a rigid, 'one-size-fits-all' approach.

Your journey is unique, and our teaching reflects that.

Ultimately, you hold the most profound power: the freedom to choose how you respond to any situation. We're here to help you unlock that innate ability.

This is for you if you are:

Ready to Own Your Self-Protection

Ready to Take Responsibility for

Your Own Self-Growth

Ready to Feel Safe No Matter Your Environment or Situation

Ready to empower Your Self whilst staying Authentically You

Remembering and taking back your power in order to feel safe in any situation.

Taking accountability and working on becoming aware of your self-limiting beliefs and stories to re-write them.

No more outsourcing your right to feel safe. Get the tools to give yourself safety.

Work with your own unique self-defence style.

Testimonials

You really do feel empowered. Thank you so much Antonella.

Antonella is an amazing, talented and committed teacher. She is trained in evidence-based techniques to prevent violence and enhance your self-confidence.

- Sergio Guillen Grillo

This beautiful woman is inspiring women across the globe.. Self confidence in your right to protect yourself, it is your birth right to not only be empowered but to empower other women. To celebrate & to be celebrated as a woman..

I absolutely recommend Antinella's Self Defence courses. She is an amazing soul following her hearts desire & her souls journey x x x

- Ellen Leigh

Huge fan of Antonella's important work! Having worked with her for years and attended her training, I know her integrity and standards are beyond compare. She walks the talk and creates comprehensive workshops that really teach you what it takes to be assertive and intuitively safe.

- Sarah Yip