EmpowHER

EmpowHER

- Martial Arts classes for Women

EmpowHER is a ladies-only martial arts class designed to help women feel stronger, healthier, and more confident at every stage of life. This empowering programme blends Taekwon-Do and kickboxing–inspired movement with accessible fitness training to support both physical and emotional wellbeing while learning practical self-defence skills in a friendly, judgement-free space.

Led by Petrina, a Level 4 Personal Trainer and ITF Taekwon-Do 1st Dan black belt, EmpowHER brings together expert coaching and real understanding of women’s health and wellbeing. Sessions are designed to improve strength, stamina, balance and flexibility while also helping to manage stress, boost mood and rebuild confidence through purposeful movement — plus real-life self-defence techniques to help you feel safer and more empowered.

Whether you’re completely new to exercise or returning after a break, you’ll be encouraged to work at your own pace and celebrate every win, no matter how small.

What is EmpowHER?

EmpowHER is a ladies-only, martial arts–inspired fitness programme designed to help women feel stronger in both body and mind. It takes the best bits of martial arts training — punches, kicks, padwork and purposeful movement — and packages them into an accessible, feel-good workout that’s all about health, confidence and wellbeing rather than fighting or competition. You don’t need any previous experience; the focus is on simple, easy-to-follow drills that leave you feeling energised, accomplished and proud of what your body can do.

Each class is carefully structured to support whole-person wellbeing:

• Heart-raising drills to improve cardio fitness and help with weight management
• Strength and conditioning exercises to build muscle tone and joint stability
• Practical self-defence techniques to help you feel safer and more empowered in everyday life
• Stretching and mobility to ease tension and support long-term flexibility
• Cool-down and relaxation elements to help you leave feeling calmer and more balanced
  

Who is EmpowHER for?

EmpowHER is for women who want to feel fitter, stronger and more like themselves again, without the pressure or intimidation of a traditional gym. It’s ideal if you’d love to move more but don’t know where to start, if you prefer a ladies-only space, or if you’re curious about martial arts but want a non-contact, fitness-first class rather than fighting or competition.

Whether you’re juggling work and family, returning after illness or injury, navigating peri/menopause, or simply looking for an hour a week that’s just for you, EmpowHER gives you a welcoming, judgement-free community where you can train at your own pace, build confidence and genuinely enjoy exercise again.

EmpowHER is ideal for women who:

• Want to get fitter and stronger in a fun, non-intimidating setting
• Prefer training in a ladies-only group
• Are curious about martial arts but want a fitness-first, non-contact approach
• Are rebuilding confidence after illness, injury, stress or a long break from exercise
• Value wellbeing, mental health and community as much as physical results

What to expect from a class?

In a typical EmpowHER class you can expect a friendly welcome, a relaxed introduction to what you’ll be doing, and plenty of encouragement from Petrina and the rest of the group. You’ll start with a gentle warm-up to wake up your muscles and joints, then move into simple martial arts–inspired combinations using punches, kicks and footwork that are easy to follow, even if you’ve never done anything like this before. Padwork and bodyweight exercises give you a full-body workout that helps build strength, stamina and balance, with options to dial things up or down depending on how you’re feeling that day.

Throughout the session, you’ll also work on stretching and mobility to release tension and support long-term flexibility, before finishing with a short cool-down and breathing or relaxation to help you leave feeling calmer and more grounded, not wiped out. The whole vibe is supportive, fun and judgement-free - expect laughter and a genuine sense of achievement as you walk out of each class knowing you’ve done something positive just for you.

Each class is carefully structured to support whole-person wellbeing:

• Warm-up and mobility to gently prepare your body and joints
• Easy-to-follow martial arts–inspired combinations (punches, kicks and footwork)
• Padwork and conditioning for a satisfying, full-body workout
• Practical self-defence skills for real-world confidence
• Stretching and relaxation so you finish feeling accomplished, not exhausted
  

Women-Only, Supportive Space

Train alongside like-minded women in a welcoming environment where you can feel comfortable, encouraged and understood. Every exercise can be adapted, making EmpowHER suitable for all fitness levels, from complete beginners to experienced exercisers.

Expert Coaching with Lived Experience

Petrina draws on her own wellbeing journey, alongside her qualifications, to create sessions that meet women where they are.

Martial Arts–Inspired Fitness

Enjoy the buzz of punch and kick combinations, padwork and movement drills without the pressure of competition or contact sparring. Classes are designed to support energy levels, sleep, mood and resilience — not just fitness numbers — through a holistic approach to training.

Learn Real Self-Defence Skills

Build practical self-defence techniques, awareness and confidence to help you feel safer and more empowered in everyday life.

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