Our Empowerment and Self-Defense classes help students build strength, confidence, and real-world skills in a fun, supportive environment. These classes focus on physical fitness, mental focus, and personal empowerment. Designed for kids and teens of all experience levels, each class encourages students to feel strong, capable, and ready for anything.
Empowerment & Self Defense Classes
(Ages 5-18)
Empowerment 1 – Empowerment 1 is all about building confidence, strength, and resilience! This class introduces young students (ages 5–8) to basic self-defense techniques while also focusing on leadership skills and mental toughness. Students will also begin learning age-appropriate situational awareness and simple de-escalation strategies to help them navigate everyday situations safely and confidently. With a mix of physical activity, positive reinforcement, and fun exercises, this class lays the foundation for feeling empowered in every situation.
Required Attire: Anything students can safely and comfortably move in and bare feet.
Empowerment 2 & 3 – Empowerment 2 and 3 take things to the next level. Building on the skills learned in Empowerment 1 and/or Empowerment 2, these classes introduce more advanced self-defense techniques and expand on how to assert oneself using confident body language and strong communication. Students will also develop greater situational awareness and learn practical de-escalation techniques to help them stay calm and make safe choices in real-life scenarios. Along the way, they’ll continue to build strength, focus, and inner confidence.
Required Attire: Anything students can safely and comfortably move in and bare feet.
Kickboxing (ages 12+) – Get ready to punch, kick, and have a blast in Kickboxing! This high-energy class focuses on teaching fundamental kickboxing techniques, including punches, kicks, and defensive movements. With a focus on fitness and coordination, kickboxing helps students get stronger and more confident while having a ton of fun.
Required Attire: Anything students can safely and comfortably move in and bare feet.
Ninja – Calling all future ninjas! Ninja class is designed to develop agility, strength, and focus while working on fun obstacle courses, balance challenges, and basic martial arts moves. Students will improve their speed, coordination, and problem-solving skills while having fun pretending to be a ninja in action. Perfect for active kids who love a good challenge!
Required Attire: Anything students can safely and comfortably move in and bare feet.
Teen Self Defense (ages 12+) – Students will learn practical, real-world self-defense techniques to handle a variety of situations confidently. This class focuses on building physical strength, mental awareness, and quick decision-making skills. Teens will learn how to protect themselves while improving overall fitness, strength, and confidence in a supportive environment.
Required Attire: Anything students can safely and comfortably move in and bare feet.
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