Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction to Becoming a Certified Self-Defense Life Coach

    • Introduction to the Empowerment Self-Defense Life Coach Certification

    • Welcome Coaches!

    • Your Empowerment Self-Defense Journey Starts Here

    • Understanding My Why

    • Clip from Interview with Tasha, Joeel & Natalie - Tasha's Story

    • Testimonial from Jessica Baker

    • Introduction of Kyle Goodman (The Attacker)

    • How This Course Works and What to Expect

    • How to Complete the Certification

    • IMPORTANT: Being Trauma Informed

    • The Difference Between Martial Arts & Self-Defense

    • Full Workbooks for Download

    • REQUIRED: Disclaimer, Agreement & Waiver
  • 2

    Principles of Self-Defense

    • The 5 Principles of Self Defense

    • COACH: Always Giving Your Clients Options
  • 3

    Self-Empowerment Coaching

    • COACH: Empowering Your Clients

    • COACH: Doing Your Own Healing Work

    • COACH: Your Empowerment Story

    • Mantras and Morning Routines

    • Empowerment Self-Love

    • Tribe and Community
  • 4

    Boundaries, Safety and De-Escalation

    • COACH: Boundary Setting

    • COACH: Safety Planning

    • Safety Tools

    • COACH: Safety Tools

    • COACH: De-Escalation

    • What Happens to Your Body After De-Escalation

    • How to Address When Someone is Making You Feel Uncomfortable
  • 5

    Physical Empowerment for Self-Defense

    • A Note on Stances

    • Scenario-Based Learning and Teaching

    • Wrist Grabs

    • COACH: Wrist Grabs

    • Lapel Grabs

    • COACH: Lapel Grabs

    • COACH: Lapel Grab P2

    • Stranglehold Part 1

    • Stranglehold Part 2

    • COACH: Stranglehold

    • Hair Grabs

    • COACH: Hair Grabs

    • Attacks from Behind

    • COACH: Attack from Behind

    • Against the Wall

    • COACH: Against the Wall

    • Floor Attacks

    • COACH: Floor Attack
  • 6

    21 Day ESD Challenge!

    • Welcome to the 21 Day ESD Challenge!

    • Challenge Activities + Calendar

    • Challenge Conclusion
  • 7

    Conclusion and Wrap Up

    • Culmination and Behind the Scenes

    • Conclusion and Wrap Up