My name is Leanne and let me tell my story of how martial arts training saved my life. Like all women and young girls out there we want to feel safe and secure not only in our own homes. But also when we are out about with our friends, walking home or on dates. Unfortunately when I was younger I had to deal with sexual harassment on the street and attempted attack. Also in from my late teens into adulthood, i then had to deal with narcissistic/verbal abuse from someone who was supposed to show me unconditional love and support. Growing up like this left me with trust issues, self doubt and not much self confidence. This is where martial arts saved my life.
WHY IT BECAME SO IMPORTANT
When I began assisting teaching with the newer students in karate, it was like something in me clicked . I had this desire to keep improving, learning, building a connection with the students and to fight harder than ever to chase my dreams. This is when women aware defence started to become a dream. Unfortunately I never felt confident enough to put my dream into action until after my narcissistic/verbal abuser passed away. This is when I decided that I was not going to be a victim and I finally felt truly free. Once I realised this it sparked a passion in me that still to this day continues to grow.
Over the years the dojo became like a 2nd home and it was like having an extended family. It gave me the courage, resilience and mindset to help me to fight my fears, push myself to become the best version of myself and to step out of my comfort zone. I love the sense of the whole martial arts community as we have each other’s backs, respect and show our admiration for one another. l want anyone who takes that amazing step in their own martial arts journey or what ever you have gone through to always feel supported and welcomed.
My story in martial arts achievements shows in my life I live every day. I started out not confident, lacking trust, and a survivor of abuse. Now all these years later I’m confident, outgoing and have a strong desire to work hard, to educate and empower women around the world. Just like a learned that there is light at the end of the tunnel, after a traumatic event. There is also no expiration date in the pursuit of becoming the best version of yourself. But also in your martial arts journey, as they say it’s for life. Am I perfect? No, and I never will be. The success I have achieved so far has been empowering . All I need to do now is to see what another success lies on the horizon and what awaits on the rest of both my martial arts and life journey.
WHAT I DISCOVERED
I first began my martial art journey when I was a in my late teens focusing on the grappling arts and a little boxing. Then I decided on rediscovering my martial arts journey later on in life. This time focusing on karate over 5 years ago, this was due to one of my kids getting bullied in primary school. So, I decided we would take on a united front to start training together. My martial arts started to become an outlet for life’s little frustrations, but soon became a path of self-discovery and transformation. As a result, I became more driven and wanted to learn more and more.
I took it upon myself to learn even more skills outside of the dojo, so I could become more multi skilled with my. Like many women out there I have experience attempted attacks, sexual harassment in the streets and emotional/verbal abuse. Even though I have gone through a lot in my life, I feel like I have come out so much stronger on the other side. My ultimate goals here is by sharing my life experiences and self defence skills by helping you become stronger physically, mentally and emotionally.
I embraced how empowering training made me feel, kind of like I could take on the world. Becoming much more confident and I felt in control if ever a threat would occur. I loved both learning different ways of training physically and developing a mental strength I never knew I had. It has changed how I looked at myself, you become humble as martial arts helps with shedding of your ego. Training in this way gives you, the values of discipline, integrity, and respect that you can use in and out of the dojo. I hope my story can inspire you.
ABOUT MY TRAINING
I am currently on my 2nd brown belt in Shindo Karate (Based off Shotokan)
Wanting to inspire women and girls worldwide.
Have trained in multiple styles to become a more well rounded martial artist.
My dream is pull martial artists from around the world to help stop violence against women.
( A very good cause if you ask me)
Without learning martial arts, I would not have had the courage to break out of my comfort zone and have started this blog to make a difference. By empowering women with techniques that could potentially help save their lives.
Martial arts has taught me that a better life exists just outside of your comfort zone. Getting “comfortable with the uncomfortable”, and most of all has helped me in accepting the truth. I have grown more focused, and goal oriented.
I am who I am today because of martial arts and embracing growing into the person I believe I am supposed to be because of this.
MY STORY AND HOW I CAN HELP YOU
One thing I found that when I was going through narcissistic/verbal abuse. Was I felt completely alone and that no one understood what I was going through. They are very good at manipulating everyone and playing the victim. So by sharing my story with you, I am able to connect with you guys not only physically but also emotionally. Training with me I will help you accomplish so much more than you ever believed. Including how to step outside of your comfort zone. Learn vital physical self defence skills from karate, boxing and bjj. Build a strong warrior mindset, read vital guides of abuse and self protection.
Just remember if you are ever going through something and you feel unsure. Know that you are not alone, and you are stronger than you think. This will help push you through. One of the most important things we need to learn upon this journey. Believe that we are capable of defending ourselves against a larger attacker. Whether it is from a stranger or even someone we know. As I always say you are strong, you are beautiful and you are worth it.
Fear to freedom domestic violence
My name is Leanne and let me tell my story of how martial arts training saved my life. Like all women and young girls out there we want to feel safe and secure not only in our own homes. But also when we are out about with our friends, walking home or on dates. Unfortunately when I was younger I had to deal with sexual harassment on the street and attempted attack. Also in from my late teens into adulthood, i then had to deal with narcissistic/verbal abuse from someone who was supposed to show me unconditional love and support. Growing up like this left me with trust issues, self doubt and not much self confidence. This is where martial arts saved my life.
WHY IT BECAME SO IMPORTANT
When I began assisting teaching with the newer students in karate, it was like something in me clicked . I had this desire to keep improving, learning, building a connection with the students and to fight harder than ever to chase my dreams. This is when women aware defence started to become a dream. Unfortunately I never felt confident enough to put my dream into action until after my narcissistic/verbal abuser passed away. This is when I decided that I was not going to be a victim and I finally felt truly free. Once I realised this it sparked a passion in me that still to this day continues to grow.
Over the years the dojo became like a 2nd home and it was like having an extended family. It gave me the courage, resilience and mindset to help me to fight my fears, push myself to become the best version of myself and to step out of my comfort zone. I love the sense of the whole martial arts community as we have each other’s backs, respect and show our admiration for one another. l want anyone who takes that amazing step in their own martial arts journey or what ever you have gone through to always feel supported and welcomed.
My story in martial arts achievements shows in my life I live every day. I started out not confident, lacking trust, and a survivor of abuse. Now all these years later I’m confident, outgoing and have a strong desire to work hard, to educate and empower women around the world. Just like a learned that there is light at the end of the tunnel, after a traumatic event. There is also no expiration date in the pursuit of becoming the best version of yourself. But also in your martial arts journey, as they say it’s for life. Am I perfect? No, and I never will be. The success I have achieved so far has been empowering . All I need to do now is to see what another success lies on the horizon and what awaits on the rest of both my martial arts and life journey.
WHAT I DISCOVERED
I first began my martial art journey when I was a in my late teens focusing on the grappling arts and a little boxing. Then I decided on rediscovering my martial arts journey later on in life. This time focusing on karate over 5 years ago, this was due to one of my kids getting bullied in primary school. So, I decided we would take on a united front to start training together. My martial arts started to become an outlet for life’s little frustrations, but soon became a path of self-discovery and transformation. As a result, I became more driven and wanted to learn more and more.
I took it upon myself to learn even more skills outside of the dojo, so I could become more multi skilled with my. Like many women out there I have experience attempted attacks, sexual harassment in the streets and emotional/verbal abuse. Even though I have gone through a lot in my life, I feel like I have come out so much stronger on the other side. My ultimate goals here is by sharing my life experiences and self defence skills by helping you become stronger physically, mentally and emotionally.
I embraced how empowering training made me feel, kind of like I could take on the world. Becoming much more confident and I felt in control if ever a threat would occur. I loved both learning different ways of training physically and developing a mental strength I never knew I had. It has changed how I looked at myself, you become humble as martial arts helps with shedding of your ego. Training in this way gives you, the values of discipline, integrity, and respect that you can use in and out of the dojo. I hope my story can inspire you.
ABOUT MY TRAINING
I am currently on my 2nd brown belt in Shindo Karate (Based off Shotokan)
Wanting to inspire women and girls worldwide.
Have trained in multiple styles to become a more well rounded martial artist.
My dream is pull martial artists from around the world to help stop violence against women.
( A very good cause if you ask me)
Without learning martial arts, I would not have had the courage to break out of my comfort zone and have started this blog to make a difference. By empowering women with techniques that could potentially help save their lives.
Martial arts has taught me that a better life exists just outside of your comfort zone. Getting “comfortable with the uncomfortable”, and most of all has helped me in accepting the truth. I have grown more focused, and goal oriented.
I am who I am today because of martial arts and embracing growing into the person I believe I am supposed to be because of this.
MY STORY AND HOW I CAN HELP YOU
One thing I found that when I was going through narcissistic/verbal abuse. Was I felt completely alone and that no one understood what I was going through. They are very good at manipulating everyone and playing the victim. So by sharing my story with you, I am able to connect with you guys not only physically but also emotionally. Training with me I will help you accomplish so much more than you ever believed. Including how to step outside of your comfort zone. Learn vital physical self defence skills from karate, boxing and bjj. Build a strong warrior mindset, read vital guides of abuse and self protection.
Just remember if you are ever going through something and you feel unsure. Know that you are not alone, and you are stronger than you think. This will help push you through. One of the most important things we need to learn upon this journey. Believe that we are capable of defending ourselves against a larger attacker. Whether it is from a stranger or even someone we know. As I always say you are strong, you are beautiful and you are worth it.
Fear to freedom domestic violence