Meet the Instructors – Women Empowered UK
Instructor James
Founder of Women Empowered | Reality-Based Self-Defence Specialist
James is the founder of Women Empowered, with over 35 years of experience in combat systems — 25 of them as a professional instructor. His background includes training military, law enforcement, security professionals, civilians, and youth in anti-bullying initiatives.
Combining tactical expertise with psychological insight, James delivers training that goes beyond technique — focusing on mindset, awareness, and survival. His mission is to give women the confidence and practical skills to defend themselves and thrive in the face of danger.
Instructor Georgina Hart
Lead Instructor | UK’s Only Female Kalah Instructor
Georgina Hart is the only female Kalah instructor in the UK and one of just a few worldwide. She completed seven months of intensive training, five days a week, under the direct supervision of James in the Kalah Israeli Combat System — one of the world’s toughest and most realistic self-defence systems.
Now a lead instructor with Women Empowered, Georgina is passionate about empowering women and girls with the tools to survive real-world violence. Her mission is to teach practical, reality-based self-defence while building resilience, strength, and confidence.
Instructor Adam lubach
Senior Instructor | Kalah Practitioner for 9 Years
Adam has trained in the Kalah Israeli Combat System for over nine years under James’s mentorship. His depth of experience and calm, focused teaching style make him a powerful presence on the Women Empowered team.
Adam is committed to working alongside James and Georgina to empower women and girls with life-saving self-defence skills. His goal is to help each student build the physical ability and psychological readiness to survive worst-case scenarios.
