Indigenous Women in Bolivia Empowered Through Taekwondo Self-Defense Training
El Alto, Bolivia – In a city known for its high rates of gender-based violence, Lidia Mayta found empowerment and resilience through the practice of taekwondo. After surviving a violent robbery attempt, Mayta made a vow to never feel helpless again. Three years later, she is now helping train other Indigenous women in Bolivia to defend themselves against the pervasive violence that plagues the country. Mayta’s journey led her to the Warmi Power taekwondo studio …