Mark Grobbelaar is the founder of INpowered and one of South Africa’s most respected human protection practitioners. A 6th Dan karate master with over 40 years of experience, Mark completely re-evaluated his life’s work following the horrific attack on his close friend, Alison Botha. Realizing she had been trapped in a crisis without knowing her tactical options, he dedicated his life to creating a simplified system that works for everyday people.

Through his corporate programs and workshops, Mark has empowered more than 16,000 South Africans. Known for his intensely pragmatic approach, his ongoing mission is to eliminate vulnerability by giving ordinary citizens the practical tools to navigate extraordinary circumstances.

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24 June 2026
6:30 pm
Most people value personal safety yet almost no one has the time to spend years mastering complex martial arts. The result is that we drift into the dangerous alternative of knowing absolutely nothing, leaving our safety entirely to chance. Mark Grobbelaar calls the massive space between being a master ninja and being completely defenseless "The Niche."