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Real-world self-defence, self-worth, emotional regulation and embodied empowerment for children and teens under 18, and women 18+

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At Carmen Louise Self-Defence, we offer a unique and comprehensive model of self-defence that goes beyond the basics.

Our program is backed by extensive research, statistics, and the most effective and recently researched practices.

With qualifications in multiple areas of trauma-informed practices, we ensure that our training is not only effective but also sensitive to the needs of all participants.

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Not giving up on my body. Lovingly becoming stronger and fitter every day so that my recovery from multiple surgeries is as smooth as possible 💪
Ps - Boxing in @haamioraparsons is the bomb! And partjering with @mikomeara is not tough, its also super fun!

#boxing #boxingtraining

What a team 🙏 led by @carlos_portugues_vieira 🙌🏼
I wasn't able to be there for every match but here's some incredible moments 🙏 super proud of the team (the ones competing and the ones supporting) and the resilience our head coach has shown this year!

I was pretty devastated when I first got my knee results. 💔
Suggested - knee replacement in both knees... I honestly can't see that though. Not at my age surely 😳😅

I knew both my knees had been through a lot, but seeing it all written down really shook me. It changed what the next little while might look like, and I needed some time to process that.

The thing worrying me most is a complication in the tibial tunnel, the hole drilled into my shinbone when I had my first of 3 ACL reconstruction at just 13. There’s a growth or change in that area that needs further assessment, and bone grafting has been raised as a possibility.

Then there are the ACL and PCL issues, ligaments fully ruptured or scarred, along with multiple tears, cartilage damage and other changes across both knees. It’s a lot to take in.

But since that initial shock, I’ve done a bit of work to come back to what’s in my control. This is part of my journey, and it’s the next chapter I’m stepping into.

I’m actually feeling hopeful. Hopeful that addressing this now could mean less pain, more stability and the opportunity to return fully to the training I love in the years ahead. There’s something positive in finally doing something about the things I’ve been living with for so long.

If you’re interested, you’re welcome to look through the results I’ve shared 😅 people have been shocked to hear becausr I am a strong anf agile person. I've learnt to judt grt on with life, but the daily dislocation not just in my knee caps has become a lil too much.

And you bet I’ll be documenting this journey, as I always have.

I know surgery is coming. I’m just waiting to hear from the surgical team about exactly what they recommend and what order things need to happen in.

For now, it's one step at a time. Giving myself room to feel it all, staying focused on what I can influence and keeping an open mind about what this next chapter could make possible.

I'm also training to be the best strongest version of Carmen... finding ways to still train and keep my boxing and BJJ. No victim mentality here 💜😅

Another woman stabbed?! PS - apologies as I filmed this on 2 different devices 😅

#selfdefence #selfdefencetraining #realselfdefence #speakupforwomensafety #womensempowerment

A fun head movement and defence drill for Boxing. With all the self defence and martial arts I do, I genuinely love Boxing. These types of drills are nostalgic for me and feel like a strategic puzzle!

#boxing #womensselfdefence #womensempowerment #strongwomen #empoweredwomen

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