Personal Safety/Self Defense Instructor Training

Personal Safety & Self-Defense Instructor Training

Personal Safety training focuses on educating the mind – providing information that should provide better decision-making before, during, and after potential or real conflict or violent situations.

Self-Defense Physical Skills Training provides the opportunity to learn, practice, and improve the skills necessary for situations when physical self-defense is necessary. This training does not make a person invincible! Individuals, through the training experience, discover what their potential abilities and capabilities are if confronted with potential violence. This newly discovered knowledge and awareness can improve the decision-making process if confronted with a potentially violent situation.

Who can become a Certified Personal Safety & Self-Defense Instructor? 

Fitness Professionals
• CEC/CEU approved by:
• NETA, ACE, WITS – 20 hours
• NASM, AFAA – 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: To see Table of Contents Click Here

· 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

Important Notes

· Unlimited test retakes if needed.
· Purchases are non-refundable after online course access is provided or course shipments are made.
· 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.

Specialty Certification available

Specialty Certification consists of 3 Levels:
• Instructor
• Trainer
• Master Trainer

Contact EmpowerUSA for details!