Say NO with power, say YES with depth. Explore self-defense with a holistic approach. Enhance boundaries, inner strength, and confidence through play, assertive communication, and awareness. Empower your life with freedom. Open to all, no experience required. Discover a life shaped by your desires.

Toby Israel

Toby Israel is the founder and facilitator of Mujeres Fuertes Autodefensa, a Costa Rican born empowerment project dedicated to bringing tools for holistic self-defense to as many people as possible. She is passionate about the potential for Empowerment (or Holistic) Self-Defense to bring healing and freedom to both individuals and communities. Her self-defense retreats combine somatics, mindfulness, and empowerment training. As a movement artist, writer, and traveler, her book "Vagabondess: A Guide to Solo Female Travel" was published in 2020.

Introduction to Empowerment Self-Defense

Yes to Pleasure: Healing & Connection Through Holistic Self-Defense

Empowered Expression for Kids!