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Back in early September, I had an inspiring experience with the women from the 267th Security Forces squadron at the McChord Airforce Base. Sexual assault is a devastating problem that occurs worldwide, but the statistics are especially staggering on military bases. I find it extremely encouraging to see the military taking the initiative to help equip their women with the tools to defend themselves not only on the field, but also in their everyday surroundings.

Rener Gracie and I were brought in to teach these women the ten core techniques of the Women Empowered program, as well as principles of awareness and boundary setting to help reduce the risks of ever being put into potentially dangerous situations. This was the first time we had taught all ten of the core techniques in only two days, with just four hours of training each day! Although doubtful at first, all the women became so invested in the course, and with their extreme level of focus, cooperation, and willingness to help each other- the seminar was a complete success!

Every single participant in the course agreed that the material surpassed their expectations of what solutions “self-defense” could offer them. Whitney, a participant in the civilian’s course, and founder of ‘I Tap Boys! Women’s Jiu Jitsu’, wrote “I attended the Women Empowered Seminar in Burien, Wa on September 15th, 2001 led by Rener Gracie and Eve Torres. Having trained in jiu jitsu for over 2 years, I had never taken a formal self defense course and I was curious to see how the Gracie Academy had developed a women’s self defense program based on jiu jitsu concepts. Some of the things I was really impressed by were Rener’s and Eve’s ability to teach both experienced jiu jitsu athletes and beginners. The environment they created was non-threatening and yet very serious which felt appropriate for the subject matter at hand. This seminar really took my jiu jitsu to the next level. I learned how to use the guard position to not hold, control, and submit someone but to escape a worst-case-scenario situation. Some of these techniques I probably never would have learned in my regular jiu jitsu class. I would highly recommend this course to all women regardless of their experience in jiu jitsu”.

Although a ‘combatives’ program is offered to most of the military, some women expressed hesitation to involve themselves in such courses because they often become aggressive fighting grounds for the participants. The Women Empowered program thrives in a cooperative setting and is an effective course that focuses on defending against sexual predators at various stages of an attack.

Just because women are still the minority in the military doesn’t mean they should endure more incidences of sexual assault. Educating both men and women in the military about sexual assault, and offering our female soldiers courses like the Women Empowered self-defense program can reduce the military’s disproportionate numbers.

I was so proud of and inspired by the women I met at McChord Airforce Base. Our military women deserve to feel safe when they retreat to their lives off of the field, and I hope the military continues the initiative to empower the women who play a vital role in defending and protecting our country.

To bring the Women Empowered to your base, contact womenempowered@evetorres.com

The success of the seminar was also covered by the “NorthWest Guardian”.

Here’s a photo’s taken on the day of the seminar. You can view the photo here.

Divas Championship Match: Beth Phoenix versus Eve Torres

They lock up and Beth pushes Eve away but Eve with a forearm. Eve tries for a cross body but Beth catches her and drops her to the mat. Eve with a leg sweep and a kick for a near fall. Eve with another kick to the chest and then she does the booty shake for the moonsault but Beth goes to the floor and she is sent back into the ring. Eve with a neck breaker and then she hits a moonsault for a near fall.

Eve is sent to the apron and she kicks Natalya away before she returns to the ring and is kicked by Beth. Beth slingshots Eve’s throat into the bottom rope and she gets a near fall. Beth with a rear chin lock. Eve kicks Beth and then Eve sends Beth into the turnbuckles and follows it with a drop kick and back elbow. Eve with a series of kicks and then she hits a running clothesline.

Eve tries for the flip leg drop but Beth gets her knees up and Beth tries for the Glam Slam but Eve with an elbow and then she applies an Octopus and then a figure four chin lock. Natalya gets on the apron along with the Bellas and Beth attacks Eve and gets a near fall with a rollup. Eve rolls through and gets a near fall. Eve kicks Beth and then she goes up top for a moonsault but Beth pushes her off and Eve holds on to the top rope.

Beth goes to the turnbuckles and they fight on the second rope. Beth traps the arms and hits a Super Glam Slam for the three count.

Winner: Beth Phoenix

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“Eve hasn’t stepped in the ring in a few weeks, but she will face Divas Champion Beth Phoenix for the coveted title at Survivor Series.”

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