Jennifer Eden is the owner and operator of Empower Martial Arts and Self-Defense. She has decades of martial arts experience, holding a Master rank of 5th degree black belt in Vadha Kempo Karate and a brown belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu; additionally, she has studied various other fighting styles such as MMA, boxing, kickboxing and Krav Maga. Jennifer is also the creator of The Woman Warrior Course, which is a carefully crafted practical introductory self-defense class. 

 

In addition to her martial arts accreditations she also holds a Masters degree in Psychology, a BS in music and certification as a yoga instructor. Jennifer has been an educator for decades, teaching martial arts, guitar, piano and yoga. She has worked in the New York charter school system as well, developing curriculum/teaching a self-defense and wellness course.  She prides herself on her ability to pass knowledge on clearly and concisely as well as being adaptable and able to troubleshoot in order to accommodate her students.  

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Her vision has long been to open an all female martial arts center. She has seen too many women and girls shy away from learning combat skills in coed situations due to intimidation, discomfort or even religious/cultural reasons. Additionally, Jennifer has been part of a growing community of females that do train with men, but are constantly seeking other females to train with. ​ As a local Staten Island resident, Jennifer is very excited to be able to offer this to the women and girls of her community.