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Understanding the Stages of an Assault
The stages of an assault generally follow a predictable pattern that can help people recognize and, ideally, avoid dangerous situations befo
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Nov 13, 20242 min read

Understanding the Realities of Self-Defense
The realities of self-defense go beyond simple techniques and involve a complex combination of psychological, physical, legal, and situation
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Nov 13, 20243 min read


Staying Safe in Crowded Spaces: Essential Tips for Personal Security
Staying safe in crowded places involves being mindful of your surroundings, keeping your belongings secure, and having a plan in case of an
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Nov 13, 20242 min read

The Difference Between Self-Protection and Self-Defense
Self-protection and self-defense are related but distinct concepts, both of which play roles in personal safety.
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Nov 13, 20242 min read

Empowering Women: How to Identify Potential Threats
Like anyone, women recognize threats through environmental awareness, body language cues, and intuition. However,
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Nov 13, 20242 min read

Gender-Based Violence Is A Global Phenomenon
Gender-based violence remains a pervasive and deeply entrenched issue.
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Jul 4, 20242 min read

Women Can Evoke Meaningful Change In All Realms Of Their Lives
By taking intentional and proactive steps towards self-empowerment, advocacy, and community engagement, women can evoke meaningful change.
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Jul 4, 20243 min read


Learn to Prioritize Your Health Over Body Image
By shifting your focus towards health and well-being, you can cultivate a more positive and balanced relationship with yourself
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Jul 4, 20242 min read


How to Embrace Your Body and Overcome Negative Body Images
Remember that overcoming negative body image is a process that takes time, patience, and self-compassion.
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Jun 21, 20243 min read

Why is It Still Essential to Build Young Girls' Self-Esteem in the 21st Century?
Here are a few reasons why it's still essential to build young girls' self-esteem in the 21st Century.
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May 31, 20242 min read


Empower Yourself: 10 Reasons Why You Should Take Self-Defense Classes
Empowering women with self-defense skills is crucial for their safety, confidence, and well-being.
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May 16, 20242 min read


Unlocking Your Speed for Efficient and Effective Self-Defense Tactics
Here are some key muscle groups that you should focus on to improve your speed:
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May 4, 20242 min read

Courage Is Impossible Without Fear
Fear defined is an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous, likely to cause pain, or a threat.
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Apr 19, 20242 min read

The Importance of Situational Awareness in Personal Safety
Situational awareness is being alert to your immediate conditions or position. You use this awareness to spot individuals acting...
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Apr 6, 20242 min read


Mindset: Unleash Your Greatest Self-Defense Weapon
There will always be challenges and disappointments in life. When we lack confidence in ourselves, we might see these difficulties as too gr
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Mar 12, 20244 min read


A Woman Is Fully Capable of Defending Herself Against A Man
women are finally beginning to recognize these out-dated stereotypes continue to place them at risk for being victims of mental, physical
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Feb 25, 20242 min read

Men Are Not Superior, Women Are Not Inferior...Just Different
Not addressing the root causes of crime and violence against women is like trying to put a bandaid over a gaping wound and hope it heals....
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Jan 14, 20242 min read


11 Advantages of the Smaller Opponent
The most essential skills needed in self defense are: mental readiness, balance, speed, accuracy, power, and technique.
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Jan 13, 20242 min read


The Story Behind YGG Fitness & Self-Defense
The confidence, awareness, and self-esteem gained on your journey, expands into your conscious and sub-conscious life. You recognize and avo
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Jan 13, 20242 min read


Myths & Facts About Women's Self-Defense...that every woman should know
Self-defense is about using strategy, awareness, and leverage to protect oneself.
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Jan 10, 20242 min read







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