Now Available on DVD Women Empowered is a comprehensive self-defense program for women based on proven verbal, physical, and psychological defense strategies tested and proven effective over nearly two decades. Originally, this 15-lesson program could only be accessed at the Gracie Academy in Torrance, CA, but now the entire program is available on DVD, so you can complete the course from the comfort of your own home with our personal instructors to guide and motivate you every step of the way.