Vanessa Villa

Vanessa Villa is a 32-year-old karate champion, yoga, and meditation teacher, and founder of the FightGently method, which combines martial arts and mindfulness. A black belt third dan, she is known for her determination and strength, and has created a vibrant online community offering free martial arts lessons. Villa also hosts the podcast FightGently Talks, where she interviews inspiring figures. She emphasizes the importance of self-defense for women and has developed programs such as 'Kick and Fight - I am not afraid' to empower women in her community.