AEP Adanma Nwokoma from Nigeria brought Empowerment Self-Defense (ESD) to the pupils of St. Augustine’s Royal Academy Summer School in Abuja.

Over 30 children, aged 4–14, participated in an energetic outdoor class where they discovered how to:

Use their voices to set boundaries and call for help,

Stand up to bullies,

Learn the five principles of ESD,

Practice simple strikes through games and playful learning.

The joy was contagious—children expressed they wanted ESD every day, and the school is now considering introducing ESD into its curriculum!

Teaching children that they are never too young to feel empowered is at the heart of our mission, and this session was a powerful reminder of the impact ESD has in shaping safe and confident communities.