Self-defence program empowers Alice Springs locals, builds their confidence

Matilda Byrne is learning to grapple and wrestle in a self-defence course. (Supplied: Trilemma Grappling)

Matilda Byrne, 30, never imagined she would find sparring with a stranger empowering.

But curiosity  —  and concern — drove the Alice Springs local to sign-up for a six-week self-defence course centred on grappling and wrestling.