By Philippa, CEO of Physical Empowerment It is the end of March 2026, our fifth anniversary was on the 10th March and here is the PE 5th birthday blog. A lot can happen in just one session at PE so to write about a year in 500 words always seems a challenge – where should we start?! In April 2025, we ran our first courses, for women after domestic abuse, in Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire. Helen, an all-round star PE coach, got off to a strong start in Pembrokeshire after a

By Philippa, CEO of Physical Empowerment A bit later than planned…… It was our 4th anniversary on the 10th March 2025; wow! I am glad...

By Philippa, CEO of Physical Empowerment >>>Metro Article: I learnt self-defence to stand up to my abusive ex<<< If you click on the link...

We're so grateful to Social Business Wales for their help over the past 8 months. Their guidance and knowledge has been invaluable. We're...

A Celebration of Community and Opportunity We recently hosted an Open Day at Physical Empowerment CIC, and it was a resounding success!...

“Have big dreams, you will grow into them.” When I first registered Physical Empowerment CIC with Companies House on Wednesday the 10th...

I have found doing reality-based self-defence training one of the most empowering things I’ve ever done. The system we are taught is...

Watch this video of Physical Empowerment's founder, Philippa Martin, explaining how and why Physical Empowerment was born. (Please note that the video link takes you to Vimeo's website.) Philippa Martin, February 2024 If you'd like to talk to us, join one of our courses or are in need of our help, please contact us!

We all hold our trauma close. Feelings of shame and fear cause us to hide it away where no one can see. Surely no one else feels these...