PERSONAL SAFETY & SELF-DEFENSE INSTRUCTOR TRAINING (FOUNDATIONS)
This course is the initial instructor training step! The content of this course provides the foundational information and skill instruction that is required to become a qualified, credentialed personal safety & self-defense instructor who can empower and positively impact clients and communities!
Successful completion of this initial course is required to progress to the EmpowerUSA’s Personal Safety & Self-Defense Instructor – CAQ Level 1 Certification!
WHO CAN BECOME A CERTIFIED PERSONAL SAFETY & SELF-DEFENSE INSTRUCTOR?
- Fitness Professionals
- CEC/CEU approved – NETA, ACE, & WITS for 20 hours &
NASM & AFAA for 19 hours:
- Physical Education Professionals (apply for CPDU)
- Law Enforcement Professionals
- Military Personnel
WHAT IS THE TRAINING COURSE CONTENT?
Three 2-hour training videos
A 458+-page Instructor Training Manual – content includes:
- The 4 Types of Awareness – Mental, Emotional, Environmental & Physical
- Legal Liability of Self Defense
- Comparison of Self Defense Training to Kickboxing Fitness and
Traditional Martial Arts Training
- Body Language Concepts
- Mental, Emotional and Physical Strategies for Conflict Preparation & Resolution
- Self Defense Physical Skills Training – Learn:
- Basic stance/positioning/distancing concepts, striking, blocking & evasion techniques
- Proper technique mechanics, based on self-defense-specific needs
- About the “Adrenaline Rush” and how it impacts physical and mental performance
- Primary and secondary targets for each strike
- How to use various body parts that can be used as weapons
- What “weapons” exist in your everyday environment
- Loosening techniques for various holds/grabs (bear hug, choke, hammer lock, head lock, hair grab, and more)
- Weapon attack strategies and techniques (firearm, bladed weapon, club-weapon)
- Physical, emotional, and mental skills required before, during and after a weapon attack
- Specific fitness/conditioning training to maximize physical self-defense skill performance
- Self Defense Class & Program Design – Learn:
- How to design, implement and facilitate a self-defense class and program
Course Exams
- The course is divided into 4 sections
- Each section has an exam – a score of 80% or higher on each exam is required to pass
- Participants who successfully complete all 4 exams will receive a CEC/CEU certificate of completion
COURSE FORMAT OPTIONS INCLUDE:
- Online Course (all course materials and exams) – $269
- Online + Hard Copy Training Manuals – $334 (includes Media Mail shipping method)
Important Notes
- Unlimited test retakes if needed.
- Purchases are non-refundable after online course access is provided or the course is shipped.
- Please allow up to 2 business days after the purchase date to obtain ONLINE course access.
- Courses must be completed within 3 months of the purchase date.
- Extensions may be granted by contacting EmpowerUSA.
