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The 1st Annual Association Conference is on the calendar & registration is open. Save the date for Apr. 19-20th, 2024 in Costa Rica, & sign up soon for a super early bird discount!

Start planning for your trip to Costa Rica in April of 2024!

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It is with a heavy heart, we’re sorry to announce that the 1st Annual Association of ESD Professionals Conference has been canceled.

Thank you so much to everyone! With regard to refunds, the Board of Directors for the Association will be handling that.

Please stay tuned!

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Hello All,

I announce my resignation as Executive Director of the Association of ESD Professionals. It has been an honor to start & grow this member organization & to get to know so many wonderful people doing such good works in the ESD community.

Sincerely,
Samantha Waterman

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Our final newsletter of the year drops today!

Read all about what has been happening in the ESD community, meet our newest Credentialed ESD Professionals, & join us in reflecting on a year of hard work & passion!

To access our latest newsletter, please tap the link in our bio!

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#FridayFeature

Réka Bordás-Simon is from Hungary, but moved to Hawaii 10 yrs. ago. She's been an empowerment #SelfDefense teacher for 4 yrs. & loves teaching self-defense, seeing how much more confident & empowered the participants feel after each lesson.

Way to go Réka!

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The Association Credentialing Exam was designed for you. We would love to add you to the 11 trailblazers this year who passed! Applications are open for Exam Periods Two & Three in 2023.

For more on the next Credentialing Exam rounds, check out the link in our bio!

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Question of the Week

When there is a language barrier between you and your clients, what do you do?

You may be the only person in your area with the skills you possess. What approaches to linguistic or cultural barriers have worked for you in the past?

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ESD Pro Tip of the Week

Have you consider offering your skills in exchange for services you need? When you're just getting started, trade with other professionals can get you the help you need.

Have you ever done an exchange? How did it go?

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#MondayMotivation

"Little girls with dreams become women with vision." —Unknown

Many of us who work in empowerment self-defense (ESD) have always dreamed of a better world.

Like if that sounds like you!

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#FridayFeature

Dinara Zhaxynbek has 10+ years’ experience working in Social & Economic Development & is Director of Public Fund #ESD Central Asia.

Dinara is also the author of our new blog post, "Tools for #Empowered Living in Kazakhstan."

Read here: https://t.co/GQthNHwfxZ

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Want to join a community that will support your growth, as well as your Empowerment Self-Defense (ESD) practice?

It could bring your ESD work to a new level! Members have access to so many benefits.

Find out more:
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It is time to connect!

Date: May 25, 2023
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM (GMT+0)
Location: On Zoom
Organizer: Association of ESD Professionals

Want to reserve your spot? Tap the 🔗 in our profile.

Got Questions? Email [email protected].

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Have you seen our latest How-To?

Finding your voice and speaking your truth are so important! Want to learn more? Check it out here! https://t.co/dGn0bzMt6M

#SelfDefense #SelfDefenseForWomen #WomensSelfDefense #EmpowermentSelfDefense #FindYourVoice #ViolencePrevention

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#ESD Pro Tip of the Week

Mentorship is crucial when you’re starting something new, especially in empowerment self-defense. Our profession has so many amazing & inspirational practitioners, the possibilities for mentorship are endless!

Who do you look up to in the ESD world?

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#MondayMotivation

Empowerment self-defense (ESD) is about more than just physical moves. When students embrace their power in class, it’s like a lightbulb turning on.

Have you ever witnessed a lightbulb moment like that in your ESD classes? Share with us!

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#FridayFeature

Amy's a Level 1 self-defense facilitator & lives in Samara, costa Rica, where she facilitates self-defense workshops. Amy likes to dance, walk on the beach, laugh with friends, & fight the patriarchy with her written words.

Great work Amy!

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You a martial artist with a passion for empowerment looking to improve your self-defense offerings? We can help! We invite you to become a member of the Association of ESD Professionals

Learn more: https://t.co/QFKYgroVSP

Photo of PAVE Prevention CEO, Arlene Limas.
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#QuestionoftheWeek

What is your favorite song for an empowering start to class? Share with us in the comments!

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Seen our latest blog?

"How do we #empower women & girls in such conservative communities while bride abduction, a direct violation of this goal, is still being practiced all across #CentralAsia with devastating consequences?"

Click to read here: https://t.co/5WSK002QLv

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ESD Biz Tips of the Week

Reach out to the women you want to emulate in your community. Most women entrepreneurs are mindful of the challenges of business startup & happy to give advice & help other women succeed.

Do you have women in your network who inspire you?

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