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~ Instructor Tara Ruff: 1st Dan Blackbelt in the Martial Art kickboxing
~ Kickboxing and self safety training/coaching
~ Group training sessions
~ One-on-one tutoring
~ All levels of fitness + experience welcome

29/10/2026

A couple of slices of pizza at my daughter’s production last night. Some weights this morning. That’s my kind of balance! 🍕💪

And I worked the Fun Fitness crew hard last night—we loved it! Plenty of effort and plenty of laughs. 🤣

Between work, kids and everything else, making time for yourself can slip down the list. I get it!

My Empower Academy sessions are time for YOU—to build strength, get fitter and grow in confidence, at your pace.

A lovely one-to-one this morning with a woman who’s doing so well reminded me why I love what I do. Seeing that progress! 🙌

Gulf Harbour ladies—fancy making some time for yourself? Message me about 1:1 training. Let’s find a balance that works for you!

28/10/2026

A bit of public holiday fun for those who could make it to class this week! 🥊

A little more practice needed, perhaps… 🤣

We’ll keep trying, team—we can do it! 💪

26/10/2026

Well, that was a busy long weekend! 😅 Not quite sure where it's gone, but here we are, Tuesday morning and ready to get stuck into another day! 💪🥊

I've got 4 one-to-one sessions today, all helping people with different things. Whether that's getting fitter, building confidence, improving coordination or just having someone there to keep them on track.

And that's what I love about what I do. Everyone's different, everyone's got their own goals, and we just work at their pace.

And the best bit? I'm right here in Gulf Harbour, so if you're local and have been thinking about doing something for yourself, you don't have to travel far!

Whether you're wanting to get a bit fitter, feel more confident or just need that little push to get started, drop me a message and let's see what we can do! 😊

24/10/2026

LOCAL LADIES – THIS ONE'S FOR YOU!

Following the recent incidents in our community, I'm putting my community safety expertise and self-defence skills to good use!

I'm holding a small, affordable Women's Personal Safety & Self-Defence Workshop right here in Gulf Harbour.

In just two hours, we'll explore how to:

- Spot warning signs and avoid potentially dangerous situations
- Carry yourself with confidence
- Set boundaries and use your voice assertively
- Practise straightforward self-defence and escape techniques

Prevention is always better than confrontation!

Saturday 31 October | 10am–12pm
Gulf Harbour | Ages 16+
Only $25 per person

JUST 6 PLACES AVAILABLE!

You don't need any previous experience. Come along, pick up some useful skills, boost your confidence and enjoy yourself along the way!

READY TO BOOK?

Simply send me a private message with your name and the number of places you'd like. I'll check availability and send through the payment information.

BOOKINGS CLOSE THURSDAY 29 OCTOBER AT 6PM – UNLESS ALL 6 PLACES FILL BEFORE THEN!

STRONGER. SAFER. MORE CONFIDENT. 💪

22/10/2026

🥊 LABOUR DAY REMINDER! 👊

Hey team! Just a quick reminder that ALL classes are running as normal this Monday, even though it's Labour Day!

Hope you're all enjoy the long weekend! ☀️

Grading is getting closer, so let's keep the training going! 💪

See you all Monday! 😊

20/10/2026

ONE STEP AT A TIME! 👣💪

Some hills are steeper than others... and some are just bloody hard! 😂

But you keep going. One step at a time.

To my Empower Academy students🥊🖤

It's not about being the best. It's about showing up, putting in the work and not giving up when it gets tough.

Consistency is KEY. Progress is EARNED. Black Belts ARE EARNED!

Keep climbing. You've got this! 👊🔥

Address

Otara

Telephone

+64212355431

Website

http://www.empoweracademy.nz/

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