Karate teacher's 'hair pulls and chokeholds' combat gender-based violence
Guardian Girls Karate is a new initiative aimed at empowering women and girls to combat gender-based violence through self-defense training. The program, designed by karate instructor Liz Mahler, focuses on practical skills and psychological well-being. It has been adopted by Griffith University and aims to expand to other institutions in Australia.
- ▪Guardian Girls Karate is an international initiative designed to equip women and girls with self-defense skills.
- ▪The program includes techniques such as hair grabs and chokeholds, emphasizing practical safety skills.
- ▪It runs over eight weeks and is trauma-informed, providing a comprehensive manual for instructors.
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Guardian Girls Karate takes up the fight against gender-based violenceBy Mary-Louise VinceABC Central CoastTopic:KarateSat 30 May 2026 at 10:56amSat 30 May 2026 at 10:56amSat 30 May 2026 at 10:56amSavannah Last, her mother and nan all signed up to Guardian Girls Karate. (ABC Central Coast: Mary-Louise Vince)In short:A new karate program designed to equip women and girls with skills to combat gender-based violence has started to roll out in Australia.Guardian Girls Karate is an international initiative that has been redesigned by highly decorated karate instructor Liz Mahler to be taught locally.
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