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Hi, I’m Ayesha!

Welcome to She is Fierce – your resource for total empowerment. At She is Fierce, we believe that strength comes from within and there is an opportunity to feel empowered in everything you do. From practicing mindfulness and building self-confidence to learning how to establish and protect your boundaries, our programs will provide you with tools and strategies you can use no matter what the situation.

She is Fierce is all about supporting women in becoming their best self. Instead of just launching into a set well-being and mentorship plan, She is Fierce focuses on providing individual attention and customizing strategies so that each woman feels heard and empowered. The work begins by taking a look within and establishing a foundation from which to build on. We then work together to discover what ignites your passion and then we help you stoke that fire. Through seminars, workshops, and practical lessons, She is Fierce provides women with the tools they need to break through mental, emotional, and physical plateaus and work to reach higher ground. 

She is Fierce is built on two main concepts: strength comes from within and empowerment in everything. This serves as a foundation to remind you that you have the power within you to do whatever it is you want to do and if you choose the right mindset, you can find every action and decision you make to be one that cultivates that empowerment.

If you have any questions, feel free to get in touch! In the meantime, read through our blog posts and see how they resonate with you. Check out what workshops and seminars are on offer or sign up for one of our personal training sessions.

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Apr 10

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You never really think it’s going to happen to you. I mean, how could you? ✨ If you thought you were going to be assaulted when you left the house, would you leave the house at all? Probably not. ✨ However, we can’t live in fear and remain stuck at home, worrying about what might happen. The best we can do is be aware and be prepared. ✨ For me, training jiu-jitsu gave me both of those things: increased awareness & increased preparedness. ✨ Pinned to the ground with someone’s forearm crushing your chest? Uncomfortable? Yes. Inescapable? Thanks to jiu-jitsu, no! ✨ #SheIsFierce #empowerment #OwnYourSpace #TellYourStory #SexualAssaultAwarenessMonth #30DaysOfSaam

You never really think it’s going to happen to you. I mean, how could you? ✨ If you thought you were going to be assaulted when you left the house, would you leave the house at all? Probably not. ✨ However, we can’t live in fear and remain stuck at home, worrying about what might happen. The best we can do is be aware and be prepared. ✨ For me, training jiu-jitsu gave me both of those things: increased awareness & increased preparedness. ✨ Pinned to the ground with someone’s forearm crushing your chest? Uncomfortable? Yes. Inescapable? Thanks to jiu-jitsu, no! ✨ #SheIsFierce #empowerment #OwnYourSpace #TellYourStory #SexualAssaultAwarenessMonth
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Apr 8

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Writing can be incredibly cathartic and can facilitate healing. ✨ I can wait to share some of the words from the women in my ‘Writing to Survive, Writing to Thrive’ workshop. ✨ Seeing their transformation over the past year has been inspiring. ✨ Healing is complex, but there is a way out. ✨ If you’re interested in learning more about this workshop, please get in touch. ✨ #SheIsFierce #empowerment #OwnYourSpace #TellYourStory #SexualAssaultAwarenessMonth #30DaysOfSaam

Writing can be incredibly cathartic and can facilitate healing. ✨ I can wait to share some of the words from the women in my ‘Writing to Survive, Writing to Thrive’ workshop. ✨ Seeing their transformation over the past year has been inspiring. ✨ Healing is complex, but there is a way out. ✨ If you’re interested in learning more about this workshop, please get in touch. ✨ #SheIsFierce #empowerment #OwnYourSpace #TellYourStory #SexualAssaultAwarenessMonth
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Apr 7

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Be kind and thoughtful with your words and actions, both towards others and towards yourself. ✨ #SheIsFierce #empowerment #OwnYourSpace #TellYourStory #SexualAssaultAwarenessMonth #30DaysOfSaam

Be kind and thoughtful with your words and actions, both towards others and towards yourself. ✨ #SheIsFierce #empowerment #OwnYourSpace #TellYourStory #SexualAssaultAwarenessMonth
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Apr 6

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If anyone lays a hand on you without your consent, you have the right to defend yourself. You can choose to defend yourself verbally or physically. ✨ The beauty of jiu-jitsu is that it provides scalable options so that you can measure your response according to the situation at hand. ✨ If someone was trying to control you by securing both of your wrists, would you know how to escape? ✨ It’s better to know how to protect yourself and never need to than need to and not know how. ✨ #SheIsFierce #empowerment #OwnYourSpace #TellYourStory #SexualAssaultAwarenessMonth #30DaysOfSaam

If anyone lays a hand on you without your consent, you have the right to defend yourself. You can choose to defend yourself verbally or physically. ✨ The beauty of jiu-jitsu is that it provides scalable options so that you can measure your response according to the situation at hand. ✨ If someone was trying to control you by securing both of your wrists, would you know how to escape? ✨ It’s better to know how to protect yourself and never need to than need to and not know how. ✨ #SheIsFierce #empowerment #OwnYourSpace #TellYourStory #SexualAssaultAwarenessMonth
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Apr 5

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Consent is freely, continually, and enthusiastically given. ✨ if a person is threatened, made to feel guilty, or bribed as a way to make someone feel afraid to say no, it is NOT consent. ✨ #SheIsFierce #empowerment #OwnYourSpace #TellYourStory #SexualAssaultAwarenessMonth #30DaysOfSaam

Consent is freely, continually, and enthusiastically given. ✨ if a person is threatened, made to feel guilty, or bribed as a way to make someone feel afraid to say no, it is NOT consent. ✨ #SheIsFierce #empowerment #OwnYourSpace #TellYourStory #SexualAssaultAwarenessMonth
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Apr 4

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Stand up for your body! ✨ Love this video and the powerful message brought by @evetorresgracie @vicgracie & the @womenempoweredgjj crew! ✨ It’s called consent, and it’s always necessary! ✨ #SheIsFierce #empowerment #OwnYourSpace #TellYourStory #SexualAssaultAwarenessMonth #30DaysOfSaam

Stand up for your body! ✨ Love this video and the powerful message brought by @evetorresgracie @vicgracie & the @womenempoweredgjj crew! ✨ It’s called consent, and it’s always necessary! ✨ #SheIsFierce #empowerment #OwnYourSpace #TellYourStory #SexualAssaultAwarenessMonth
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Apr 3

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Too often people keep silent about having experienced some level of sexual assault or harassment. This usually occurs because of fear, shame, or hilt. ✨ Despite those concerns, it’s important for you to know that your story is significant. ✨ Whether you choose to share what has happened is entirely up to you. ✨ It is your story to tell to who you want, when you want, whenever you want. ✨ What you have to say is important. ✨ Your voice matters. ✨ #SheIsFierce #empowerment #OwnYourSpace #TellYourStory #SexualAssaultAwarenessMonth #30DaysOfSAAM

Too often people keep silent about having experienced some level of sexual assault or harassment. This usually occurs because of fear, shame, or hilt. ✨ Despite those concerns, it’s important for you to know that your story is significant. ✨ Whether you choose to share what has happened is entirely up to you. ✨ It is your story to tell to who you want, when you want, whenever you want. ✨ What you have to say is important. ✨ Your voice matters. ✨ #SheIsFierce #empowerment #OwnYourSpace #TellYourStory #SexualAssaultAwarenessMonth #30DaysOfSAAM ...

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In 2013, in the middle of a personal journey of self-discovery, I decided I wanted to face my fears. In asking myself: What situation do I most fear? My immediate response was: I fear being pinned to the ground and not knowing how to escape. It was the search for the answer to that question that led me the Gracie Jiu-Jitsu (@gracieuniveristyhq & @womenempoweredgjj). I thought that after finding the answer, finding the escape to this particular frightening situation that my curiosity would end, but it was actually just the beginning. It’s been eight years, and I still train on a regular basis, and not only am I confident that I know how to escape being pinned to the ground, I have the privilege of being able to share that answer – and more – with other women who also want to feel empowered. Learning self-defense does not guarantee that you will never experience any form of attack or assault, but it does help you build self-confidence, increase situational awareness, and at the very least, have a plan of escape or attack. ✨ #SheIsFierce #empowerment #OwnYourSpace #TellYourStory #SexualAssaultAwarenessMonth #30DaysOfSaam #selfdefense #jiujitsu

In 2013, in the middle of a personal journey of self-discovery, I decided I wanted to face my fears. In asking myself: What situation do I most fear? My immediate response was: I fear being pinned to the ground and not knowing how to escape. It was the search for the answer to that question that led me the Gracie Jiu-Jitsu (@gracieuniveristyhq & @womenempoweredgjj). I thought that after finding the answer, finding the escape to this particular frightening situation that my curiosity would end, but it was actually just the beginning. It’s been eight years, and I still train on a regular basis, and not only am I confident that I know how to escape being pinned to the ground, I have the privilege of being able to share that answer – and more – with other women who also want to feel empowered. Learning self-defense does not guarantee that you will never experience any form of attack or assault, but it does help you build self-confidence, increase situational awareness, and at the very least, have a plan of escape or attack. ✨ #SheIsFierce #empowerment #OwnYourSpace #TellYourStory #SexualAssaultAwarenessMonth
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Writing for Girls in Gis

I was recently given the opportunity to collaborate with Girls in Gis, an organization that focuses on building a community of strength and support for

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August 26, 2020

Be Seen. Be Heard.

Have you ever found yourself staying quiet, even though you had something to say? Have you ever said yes to something, even though you really

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May 1, 2020

Creating Space

Perhaps at a time when most people around the world are under some sort of lockdown instruction due to COVID-19 and physical/social distancing is being

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April 15, 2020
Ayesha is an excellent jiu-jitsu teacher. She is calm and patient and takes the time to get to know you as a person in order for you to understand techniques and get the best out of your lessons.
Belinda
Belinda
I was introduced to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), Ayesha and the Gracie University by a kickboxing buddy. From the taster session alone with Ayesha I was intrigued by how simple yet effective the women empowered techniques we were shown proved to be. Despite being fearful of the full contact nature of BJJ, I soon became pleasantly aware that my mind was beginning to focus more on technique rather than full contact thus dispelling my initial fear of this martial art form. My progression through the Women Empowered curriculum under the guidance of Ayesha has been an amazing and hugely enlightening and rewarding journey. Every class was riveting and held my attention from start to finish. It simply amazes me at how such little force and effort could generate an incredibly effective defence system. I can definitely say BJJ has me hooked and the manner in which Ayesha has taught me, both the techniques and the mindset, make this martial art form feel more like a way of life. I am eagerly looking forward to developing my skills in and understanding of BJJ in more depth for many years to come.
Lakshmi
Lakshmi
I really enjoyed doing the Women Empowered training with Ayesha. The training was very gentle, and not intimidating. She always balanced pushing me just enough, while at the same time always made sure I was comfortable with everything we were doing. I found her to be very friendly and encouraging which was great for my confidence.
Anthea
Anthea
I have just completed my Women Empowered training with Ayesha and it really was a exhilarating experience. From thinking I can never remember it all, to actually doing it really has given me a huge amount of confidence. The overall experience was just fantastic, I was first introduced to the course with a 4 day taster over Christmas which I enjoyed so much more than I ever thought I would. (It was a brilliant Christmas present), and the mention of private lessons came up at the end of it. I thought on it a little while and when my situation allowed, I contacted Ayesha and started booking in privates. She is so professional, thorough, encouraging and kind and such a pleasure to learn from. She also is fantastic at listening, some things don't necessarily "click" straight away, when I explained why I was confusing things, she would take the time to see where my confusion came from, and help us work together to either create an association, demonstrate why it is done a certain way (by showing what would happen if you don't follow those steps) or help build it into my muscle memory all of which were a great help. She is so passionate about the course, you really can't help but get super excited about it too. As well as really enjoying working through the techniques, and getting excited when they start to feel more natural, and really make sense, I really enjoyed the later training, prior to the test, when we would video running through the test, and Ayesha would send me a critique of the video and the video, so I could sit and watch it back, and really see the areas for fine tuning as it was from a different perspective, as sometimes, "in the moment" you can't always tell the finer details are correct or not. Overall, I think every single woman should take the time to learn this course, it is really empowering and Ayesha is a brilliant teacher. It was such a brilliant decision made that I will never regret.
Penny
Penny
Ayesha is an inspiring leader. She shows what full commitment to oneself means. Total health, mental and physical, along with understanding the forces that can energize you to be the change agent empowering self and others is what she accomplishes with her advice and her spirit. She can build a turnaround for all of us. I personally am a stronger more focused person since I was introduced to Ayesha.
Debra
Debra
I have been through two Whole Life Challenges as part of Ayesha's team, and I strongly recommend her team because she's a great coach. She combines realistic, practical advice with a can-do attitude and really takes the time to connect with each member of the team, even though there are many people involved.
Claire
Claire
Ayesha is a fantastic mentor! She leads and inspires over 200 worldwide warriors with word and wisdom during the six week long Whole Life Challenge!
Veronique
Veronique
When I first met Ayesha I had no martial arts training but a strong desire to be able to defend myself if I ever needed to. With her help and guidance I managed to learn and work through the Women's Empowered Gracie self-defense course, I can now proudly say I have earned not only a pink belt, but the confidence and knowledge of how to handle myself in dangerous situations. This would not have been possible without Ayesha. Ayesha is patient and makes sure you understand the techniques before moving onto the next move, that being said, she also provides you with a healthy dollop of motivation and encouragement at the same time and makes sure you are making progress during each lesson. I cannot recommend her enough and in fact already recommended her to a someone who had lessons with her and successfully completed the Women's Empowered course as well.
Nicola
Nicola
Ayesha has been my online team leader on the Whole Life Challenge for a few challenges. She’s very knowledgeable about nutrition and exercise. She’s also very understanding about life sometimes getting in the way. She always has a suggestion or a word of support and she’s always there for her team wherever they may be.
Louise
Louise
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