DEFENDRILEY IN THE NEWS
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"Thomas’ approach is not about learning how to fight — it’s about getting away safely."
— Faith Jessie, 11 Alive
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"...Raquel felt compelled to address the feelings of powerlessness that so many women face."
— Phillip Kim, Women’s Journal
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"True strength begins from within. It’s about recognizing your own value and fortifying yourself against challenges."
— Jay F. Hughs, Celebrity News
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The first time I meet Raquel Riley Thomas, she walks into the room with the composure of a general and the grace of a queen.
— Vanity Fair
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Thomas merges her military and martial arts background to teach women and girls the principles of self-defense, confidence, and courage.
— Samie Lein, Glamour Canada
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Thomas brings an extraordinary fusion of military discipline, pageant excellence, entrepreneurial vision, and humanitarian purpose to the international stage
— Tom Hardy, Vogue Monaco
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"She dedicated herself to empowering women and girls by providing them with self-defense education and raising awareness about personal safety, hoping to create a positive impact in the face of her hardships."
Kelly Hamilton, Atlanta Wire
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"Raquel Riley Thomas is behind a growing self-defense movement aimed at teaching other women life-saving skills."
Sharon Lawson, CBS
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"As concerns over attacks on metro Atlanta women grow, self-defense instructors emphasize awareness."
Danielle Nottingham