Teaching Self-Defense Empowers People

Power Over Hardships

A respected teacher once taught me that, “Knowledge is Power”. It is something that has stuck with me through the years as a mother, as a leader and as a business owner. It struck me then and I often think of it to this day when I feel powerless or ineffective in a situation.  Education = knowledge, and knowledge is the key to gaining control. In martial arts I quite often work with women who have been abused in some way. So many times, I have heard in their training, “If I had only had this information, then.” or “Now that I know this, I will never let this happen, again.” Most women become “empowered” by learning and gaining knowledge in self-defense and this gives them power to overcome. This principle is true with anything, however. Your job, your family, your finances, your health. When something in your life seems to be overpowering you, look to educate yourself. Increase your knowledge in the matter and therefore increase your power over it. Give yourself a gift today and take some time to educate yourself in an area of your life you would like to have more control of. Being powerful is a good feeling.

Master Character Lessons
Grand Master Amanda Illescas

Life Lessons to Compliment the Jr. Leadership Program Guide
A culmination of lessons learned as a Martial Artist and Instructor.
True stories of a life well lived, so far.
Grand Master Amanda Illescas

Amanda Olson-Illescas is an award-winning author and co-owner of Olson’s Martial Arts Academy in Johnson City, TN. She has over 40 years training and teaching in Martial Arts and has raised a team of instructors and leaders to continue her vision.  She teaches weekly in her studio and is passionate about equipping students of all ages to reach their full potential.  ol******@ol******.com

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