Elicia Ybarra on Martial Arts, Resilience, and Overcoming Abuse

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Elicia Ybarra defied gender stereotypes in martial arts by embracing her unique style, all while building a brand around the color pink, despite the critics. As a seasoned martial artist with expertise in karate and Taekwondo. Elicia joins us to share her journey of empowerment and resilience. We discuss the importance of boundaries and trust in intuition, women's self-defense, the struggle women face in finding female-led self-defense classes, and how martial arts can be a vital tool for self-empowerment, especially in places like the Midwest where such classes are sparse.
Elicia’s story is one of personal growth, marked by a series of transformative experiences. We navigate through her tumultuous teenage years and an engagement in a controlling environment that almost derailed her dreams. Listen as she recounts breaking free from an abusive relationship, celebrating her newfound freedom and independence with bold actions that signified her journey towards self-discovery. Her story is a testament to resilience and the power of reclaiming one's life after overcoming manipulation and control.
We also tackle the difficult topic of abusive relationships, focusing on the healing process and the critical importance of setting personal boundaries. Elicia shares insights from her own experiences, emphasizing the significance of therapy, community support, and self-care in overcoming abuse and trauma. From understanding the complexities of manipulation to recognizing the subtle signs of abuse, this episode serves as a guide for those facing similar situations, offering practical advice and empowering listeners to recognize their self-worth and the power of leaving toxic environments.

Empowering Women Through Self-Defense and Resilience
Elicia Ybarra is a seasoned martial artist, dedicated women's self-defense instructor, and passionate advocate for empowering women to live confidently and fearlessly. With over two decades of martial arts experience, including a 4th dan black belt in Taekwondo and a 1st dan black belt in Hapkido, Elicia has transformed her personal journey of resilience into a mission to uplift others.
As the founder of Pretty Hands, Hard Punches, Elicia uses her own experiences overcoming abuse and exploitation within the martial arts industry to teach women practical self-defense techniques, boundary-setting, and how to recognize and stand against abuse. Her unique approach combines technical skill, emotional intelligence, and empowerment to help women build physical and mental strength.
www.prettyhandshardpunches.com if you want more information

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Chapters

1. Empowered Ease (00:00:00)

2. Long Road to Self-Discovery (00:13:20)

3. Navigating Abusive Relationships (00:18:16)

4. Recognizing and Escaping Abusive Relationships (00:23:44)

5. Empowering Confidence and Boundaries (00:31:17)

6. Women's Self-Defense and Empowerment (00:37:22)

7. Setting Boundaries for Self-Empowerment (00:41:39)

8. Navigating Family Boundaries and Trauma Recovery (00:52:00)

9. Healing Trauma and Women Empowerment (01:03:17)

10. Empowering Women Through Self-Defense (01:09:28)