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We believe in Empowering People, Empowering Communities, and Empowering the World.
We’re here to help you find your path with ESD Global.
Our Mission
ESD Global’s mission is to interrupt interpersonal violence through the benefits of Empowerment Self Defense (ESD) training so that everybody at risk of interpersonal violence is equipped with the tools to prevent and fight it, while promoting positive masculinity.
What is Empowerment Self Defense (ESD)?
Empowerment Self Defense (ESD) is a holistic approach to personal safety that teaches tools to combat the whole spectrum of violence, from verbal harassment to sexual and physical violence. It is a violence prevention system that teaches individuals how to interrupt violence by listening to their intuition, assessing their options, asserting boundaries, and using de-escalation strategies.
ESD teaches people to:
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Listen to intuition
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Assess options
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Assert boundaries
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De-escalate conflict
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Respond effectively to violence
Learning and teaching ESD helps prevent the spectrum of violence by empowering individuals.


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What is Empowerment Self Defense (ESD)?
Empowerment Self Defense (ESD) is a holistic approach to personal safety that teaches tools to combat the whole spectrum of violence, from verbal harassment to sexual and physical violence. It is a violence prevention system that teaches individuals how to interrupt violence by listening to their intuition, assessing their options, asserting boundaries, and using de-escalation strategies.
What is Empowerment Self Defense (ESD)?
Empowerment Self Defense (ESD) is a holistic approach to personal safety that teaches tools to combat the whole spectrum of violence, from verbal harassment to sexual and physical violence. It is a violence prevention system that teaches individuals how to interrupt violence by listening to their intuition, assessing their options, asserting boundaries, and using de-escalation strategies.

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