ElleLiveAction
Empowerment Self-Defense & Wellness for Women and Girls
Online and In-Person Classes from Maui to the World
Because You Are Worth Fighting For
Aloha from Maui, and Welcome!
I’m Tasha Ina Church, Founder of ElleLiveAction and an Empowerment Self-Defense Coach. I'm so glad you're here.
Here’s something I want you to remember: you are worth the investment. Your mental, physical, and emotional well-being matters. And when you commit to creating safe and brave spaces for yourself, you begin to design a life where you don’t just survive, you thrive.
At ElleLiveAction, I offer empowerment coaching that centers advocacy, safety, healing, and personal power. I support clients from all walks of life in breaking through barriers, reclaiming their voice, and becoming the architects of their own stories.
Why I Do This Work
As a survivor, my mission is deeply personal. One defining moment changed everything, it was the night I was roofied at a ballroom event. I was taken. I fought for my life. And from that fight, I found my purpose. That night fueled my drive to create a self-defense and empowerment curriculum especially for women and girls.
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Values
Mission
To amplify voices and guide individuals to take bold action, trust their inner strength, and speak their truths. I teach when to lean in, when to push back, and remind each woman that she is worth fighting for.
Educate. Elevate. Advocate. Empower.
At ElleLiveAction, I empower women and girls through self-defense training, equipping them with the confidence and skills to empower others in their communities.
Self-Care for Coaches
Imagine a world where everyone had enough self-care. Let's broaden the thought of self-care beyond manis and pedis. Think if everyone had enough self-nourishment, time to take care of their physical, mental, and emotional needs. What would our world look like? What if we set aside time for morning routines to spend with those we love? When making a living, what happens to having a life?
Empower YOU: For Empowered Coaches
Empowerment Self-Defense is about standing in your power, preventing violence, neutralizing threats, safely escaping danger, & what to do after events occur. It includes tools for healing from trauma, whether physical or not. This approach emphasizes verbal assertiveness & boundary-setting, using game-based and trauma-informed learning.
Empowerment Retreat
Self-Empowerment comes through self-care, a deeper connection to self, and the needs that have been denied. This workbook is here as a guide to ask questions and get a better understanding of your empowerment journey that got you here and the next level of your process of empowerment.
Elevate You.
Empowerment Self-Defense
What is Empowerment Self-Defense (ESD)?
Empowerment Self-Defense (ESD) is more than just a violence prevention method, it’s a holistic approach to teaching people how to recognize danger, set boundaries, and respond to threats with clarity and confidence. Rooted in over 50 years of evidence-based practice, ESD empowers individuals to tap into their voice, strength, and intuition.
Why Empowerment Self-Defense Matters
Every day, people face situations that are uncomfortable, intimidating, or even dangerous. Yet many have never received the tools or training to navigate these moments safely. ESD teaches more than physical techniques, it’s about mental readiness, emotional resilience, and reclaiming control in your own life.
Our Mission at ElleLiveAction
At ElleLiveAction, I am committed to four guiding principles:
Educate. Elevate. Advocate. Empower.
I work with women, girls, and other vulnerable communities to build resilience and restore confidence through personalized training, workshops, and public speaking events. Each offering is designed to meet people where they are emotionally, physically, and mentally.
The Bigger Purpose: Healing & Empowerment
Self-defense is a life skill that everyone deserves access to. It’s a tool for empowerment, healing, and personal transformation. I believe strongly in advocating for preventative education, community support, and empowered healing. With this knowledge comes the responsibility and the passion to share it widely.
I.M.Power
I am POWERFUL & I EMPOWER Others with Empowerment Self-Defense Training
Testimonials
Testimonials
In my online and in-person self-defense classes for women, whether you're on Maui or anywhere in the world, you’ll learn how to recognize fear not as weakness, but as a powerful signal from your intuition. Through empowering workshops and trainings, I guide women beyond fear and into their personal power, equipping them with practical tools to feel strong, aware, and in control.
“The training not only affects me physically, but it has had a positive impact on my mind and emotions. Taking the action to sign up, show up, and remain diligent in building muscle memory has been one of the most valuable decisions I have ever made, and I don't have enough words to share my appreciation for what Tasha has given my life with the ElleLiveAction classes. I am thrilled to be attending another and continue training around such amazing people with the same goal for a better, safer, and empowered life!”
~R.C.
“You can tell that the instructor, Tasha, has a passion for what she is teaching and aims to guide you as you learn to empower yourself. I got the online course so that I could keep practicing, and I had to put this training to use, barely two months later, and I cannot express how grateful I am to have had the confidence I needed to get through that moment and to stand up for myself.”
~K.R.
“I signed up for this workshop out of fear, and I left there with not only the tools I needed but also with a choice to no longer be a victim. I was surprised at how simple it was to execute several ways to protect yourself from so many different scenarios, as I was under the false impression that it would be harder than it was (physically). From the information, techniques, and camaraderie that happened naturally, I can wholeheartedly say that it was a genuine experience that changed my life. Until I was going through the motions myself, I hadn't been aware of how nearly anyone is subject via anatomy, to these defenses, no matter how dominating their size may be.”
~J.C.
Whether you're an existing Life Coach and you want to add EMPOWERMENT and SELF-DEFENSE tools to your coaching toolbox OR you are interested in self-defense and would LOVE to teach it to others, you will LOVE this Empowerment Self-Defense Life Coach Certificate!
Looking at common attacks people have to face, I pulled the moves that were effective while wearing everyday clothing and that were practical to create workshops and courses which I know to be effective and has saved lives.
This course has been broken down to show how I teach multiple types of attacks:
Wrist grabs
Lapel grabs
Strangleholds
Hair grabs
Behind the back
Against the wall
Against the floor
For each type of attack, you will learn multiple self-defense counter attacks, however the course goes beyond that. Additionally, self-defense is more than just attacks and counters. It is more than just physical responses and moves. It is also your situational, social, and emotional awareness. It is about learning how to set clear boundaries and how to de-escalate situations before they start. I pulled some of my best tools, strategies, and choices to create this course.
We will go over:
Self-empowerment
Boundary setting
De-escalation
Safety planning
Situational, social, and emotional awareness.
Students who complete this course will receive an official life coach CERTIFICATION from Transformation Academy. This course is also accredited by internationally recognized Continuing Professional Development Standards Agency (Provider No: 50134), and 10 CPD/CEU credits are available upon request.
Teaching Self-Defense isn't just about teaching physical moves. It is understanding that YOU have a VOICE and that voice has POWER and it deserves to be heard. This is important for clients and students to know. It is about preventative action and empowering yourself to know that in any fight, be it physical, emotional, or psychological, YOU ARE WORTH FIGHTING FOR!
Follow me on social media for ongoing content surrounding Empowerment Self-Defense classes for Women & Girls on Maui, Online, and Globally. I have a weekly series through Instagram (on @ElleLiveAction), sharing women’s stories and their journey towards empowerment.
Quotes by Women for Women
Voices of Strength: Stories, Tips, and Tools for Empowered Living
The Power of Proof: Stats That Drive Awareness and Action
Visit the Courses & Services page to explore current offerings. If you're on Maui or anywhere in the Hawaiian Islands, you can easily find ElleLiveAction online by searching for "Online Self-Defense Classes for Women" or "Empowerment Self-Defense Course."
Ready to join the next training? Feel free to email or call us today!
Contact
3854 Mahinahina St
Maui County, HI, USA
Phone
+1 (253) 380-8625