Her introduction to Sister Power happened one afternoon a few years ago, when she stopped in to ask if she could one day to show the girls some tips on how to protect themselves Against would be predators.

A few weeks later, a gathering with the girls in Central Park left a lasting impression on them and they wanted Beverly to come back to teach them more about how to "stun and run," upon attack.

Now girls wear uniforms, line up weekly before sensei Beverly to learn how to fight off attackers, build self-confidence, and appreciate self-discipline.