Through candid storytelling, expert insights, and practical self-defense strategies, this episode empowers women to transform fear into confidence and take control of their own safety. You will discover how martial arts, and self-defense can be tools not just for physical protection, but for healing, resilience, and personal empowerment. It is a call to action to rise, resist, and stand stronger than any grip that has ever held them back.
Elicia Ybarra, a seasoned martial artist, dedicated women's self-defense instructor, and passionate advocate for empowering women to live confidently and fearlessly has transformed her personal journey of resilience into a mission to uplift others.
As the founder of Pretty Hands, Hard Punches, Elicia uses her own experiences overcoming abuse and exploitation within the martial arts industry to teach women practical self-defense techniques, boundary-setting, and how to recognize and stand against abuse.
