Chief Coach and Visionary CEO: Hafiz Younis, BSc Sport Science

Hello, I'm Hafiz Younis, Chief Coach and Visionary CEO at Power For Women. My journey with Power For Women was inspired by the daily challenges my mother and sisters faced and the need to help them protect themselves. This personal mission has evolved over time into a professional dedication, leveraging my extensive background in policing, sports coaching, and sport science to create effective, research-based self-defence programmes for women.

During my 14-year career in London’s Met Police, I have served in the bustling heart of London, from Soho and Piccadilly to Harrow Road and Peckham, I honed my skills in high-stress environments, becoming the go-to officer for critical situations that involved violence. This experience, combined with my tenure in CID and the Crime Reporting and Investigations Bureau, provided me with unique insights into the threats women face and the tactics required to counter them effectively. I have also had the privilege of protecting some of the world's most high-profile individuals, including the late Queen Elizabeth II, King Charles, President Barack Obama, and celebrities like Steven Spielberg and Benedict Cumberbatch to name-drop a select few. 

In addition to my policing career, I've been a lifelong sports coach and participant. I hold a BSc in Sport Science and have coached a diverse range of individuals, including visually impaired individuals, wheelchair athletes, professional sports teams and ballet dancers. These varied challenges have broadened my perspective on coaching and the application of sports principles, pushing me to think outside the box so that I could deliver effective results and become a better coach. My coaching repertoire includes athletics, squash, tennis, sailing, fitness, swimming, and more.

As a certified self-defence coach, mentored by experts like Geoff Thompson, Peter Consterdine, and Dave Turton, I have developed specialised techniques that can be applied specifically to women's safety needs. My book, "Introducing Women’s Self Defence," is a comprehensive manual that combines psychology, tactics, and practical techniques to empower women with the essential skills in personal safety.

At Power For Women, my aim is to instil critical self-defence skills that are both practical and easy to remember and that will work in real life, even against a bigger and stronger assailant. 

Whether you're an individual seeking to enhance personal safety or you’re a corporate decision-maker looking to provide invaluable training for your teams, I am committed to drawing the best from your people whilst delivering top-level instruction that is rooted in real-world experience and sports science principles. 

Join me in building a safer, more empowered future for women everywhere.

Yours in empowerment, 

Hafiz Younis