OLYMPIC boxing gold medallist, Nicola Adams, offers women self-defence lessons - to empower them in situations they may otherwise feel vulnerable. An online session is available for women to download at their leisure and features the West Yorkshire star demonstrating different boxing techniques and basic defence moves. 5 Olympic boxing gold medallist, Nicola Adams wants women to feel safe and empowered Credit: SWNS 5 she offers women self-defence lessons and shares moves she has used in the ring Credit: SWNS 5 Shocked by recent research that reveals women feel vulnerable and unsafe on their way home, Nicola wants to change that Credit: SWNS The lesson is five minutes long to allow for busy schedules – and includes moves the star might use ahead of a big fight in the ring as well as confidence techniques.
It comes as research of 2,000 women by Bodyform found 53 per cent have felt vulnerable and insecure at times, while 46 per cent have felt unsafe. These feelings have been provoked when walking down the street at night (61 per cent), on public transport (40 per cent) and even walking outside in the daytime (35 per cent). Although more than half (53 per cent) have already turned to sport or exercise as a way of improving how they feel about themselves, be that physically or mentally.
And 27 per cent said being physically stronger helps them to feel safer, more confident and empowered as a woman. Nicola Adams, OBE, who is working with the feminine protection brand to empower w.