Conscious Combat Club

I came to the kickback project to learn some basic self-defense in a safe space. Georgia is incredibly considered in her approach, and the classes always feel like a safe place to get present in my body and learn how to move. Not only have I grown in strength and confidence as I have learned basic kickboxing techniques, but there is also a big focus in the classes on grounding techniques - learning to be present in the body and calm ourselves, something which is often difficult for survivors of gendered violence.The work I have done in these classes on rapid grounding and being present has been incredibly useful in my daily life as I face ongoing triggers and anxiety - learning how to calm myself, stay present and get through without dissociating. I was not expecting this additional benefit of these wonderful classes.Georgia is an amazing facilitator, always tailors her classes to the participants, and brings expertise as well as compassion to her sessions. I would wholeheartedly recommend this program to anyone hoping to rebuild a connection with their body and find the confidence to be present in the world.

I loved my time doing the beginners course at TFBP. The environment is welcoming, safe, and everyone can set their own pace. The people in the course are very inclusive and supportive. It’s been great reconnecting with my body and feeling its power. Georgia is the best coach you could ever ask for. She is encouraging, kind, calm, and so genuine. She has created a space where people can come to heal and empower themselves through martial arts. Lastly, nothing feels as good as landing a strong roundhouse kick at the end of a long day! Looking forward to building more strength in the grad program in his year.

So happy with this program. It has made me feel much more comfortable with moving my body and connecting with my feelings and spirit.

Georgia is doing hugely important work. She is steeped in up-to-the-minute trauma-informed knowledge and practice which provides the generous and sound foundation for her class content and structure and teaching methodology.Georgia holds the shared space with joy. Her classes are kind and collaborative, and have topped up my resilience toolkit by broadening my range of grounding techniques, which I’m extra grateful for. I came to the class wanting to tap into my rightful fight and protective energy, and the opportunity to embody this has been quietly transforming. I’ve learned in a space that is genuinely safe and welcoming, and met amazing folks from different countries and walks of life.Georgia is also inspiring, sharing her passion, research interests, and reading recommendations, opening up my world in this way, too. I think she is also inspired by us, by our struggles and persistence, and by the body and its innate capacity to heal and grow and show us wisdom and ways forward.Thanks heaps Georgia. I’ll be back for more in 2023.

After completing my first online trauma informed program via the fight back project during COVID, I was able to learn how to connect with my body again. It allowed me a safe and fun environment to build out my blueprint to my body.It also provided me with a very nurturing set of grounding strategies that I still use to this day.Georgia is warm, caring and creates a beautiful space for us to learn and support each other.Highly recommend for those looking for a safe and beautiful body based adjunct to their therapy.

Georgia is amazing at what she does. She’s very passionate and creates a safe space.

I’ve really loved becoming part of the Fight Back Project with Georgia.It’s a safe space to relax and learn kickboxing skills at my own pace while being inspired and encouraged by my classmates.I feel empowered by my own growing skillset and confidence. Thanks FBP

Georgia is very passionate about what she does. I came across her Conscious Combat Club podcast when I was looking for research material for my own doctoral capstone project, and her trauma-informed kickboxing program is everything I was looking for. She was helpful and provided me with resources and material to start a Conscious Combat Club affiliate in San Diego where I live. I am looking forward to working with her more as well as spreading her vision for the Conscious Combat Club in America on the west coast!