Self-Defense Training
Move with Confidence.
Live with Power.

Build real self-defense & personal safety skills -- online courses, in-person classes, and corporate training.

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Safety isn’t about fear — it’s about confidence.

And confidence starts when you learn to Recognize Assess Take-Action®

Whether you’re looking for the ease of a self-paced online course, an interactive in-person class, or a customized training for your company or campus, we’re here to help you and your team feel confident and prepared.

By implementing our Recognize Assess Take-Action® model in all our Power Up with Lisa Self-Defense Programs, it’s easier than ever to build real confidence, sharpen awareness, and move through life with a sense of control.

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Led by Experience. Driven by Purpose.

For over 40 years, Lisa Davis — a U.S. Marine veteran, former police officer, and experienced martial artist & self-defense instructor — has trained corporate teams, school programs, land individuals across the country in self-defense and personal safety training. She founded Power Up with Lisa to bring that same real-world experience to people everywhere."

Veteran-Owned • Woman-Owned • Purpose-Driven

Self-defense is about more than just physical techniques. It’s about empowerment, awareness, & developing a mindset that helps you navigate the world confidently.

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Why Personal Safety Training Changes Everything

Most people assume they'll figure out personal safety if they ever need it. But confidence in uncertain moments isn't instinct. It's a skill. And like any skill, it's built through practice, not hope.


For many women, that uncertainty isn't hypothetical. I's something they navigate every single day.


Power Up with Lisa teaches you to Recognize Assess Take-Action®, so whether you're an individual looking to feel safer, a company investing in your team, or a school building a culture of awareness, you're building that skill with someone who has spent 40 years doing exactly that.

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Learn skills that build confidence, clarity, & control.

You’ll learn to:

  • Spot risks before they become threats
  • Stay calm and think clearly under pressure
  • Make fast, confident decisions
  • Communicate and protect your boundaries
  • Use simple self-defense moves that actually work
  • Walk through life aware, strong, and ready to Recognize Assess Take-Action®


Participants finish each session feeling stronger, safer, and more in control, both in everyday life and in unexpected situations.

Choose Your Power Up® Experience

Choose the self-protection training that fits your needs. that fits your needs. Whether online, in-person, or tailored for schools or corporate teams, every program applies our Recognize Assess Take-Action® model to build confidence and real-world awareness.

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Online Course

Learn real-world self-defense and awareness skills at your own pace — anytime, anywhere.

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In-Person Classes

If you're in the Twin Cities, Minnesota area, train with Lisa and certified instructors through hands-on self-defense classes.

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School & Campus Programs

Bring proactive safety training to your school — helping students build confidence and real-world awareness.

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Corporate Programs

Empower your employees to stay composed under pressure, strengthen workplace culture, and contribute to higher morale & performance.

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The RAT Power Model: Awareness in Action

Our Recognize Assess Take-Action® model is the foundation of every Power Up program. This simple yet powerful 3-step framework was developed by Lisa through years of teaching self-defense and awareness.

It was designed to help you stay aware, trust your gut, and take confident action — because true safety starts long before danger ever appears.

  • Recognize → if something feels off
  • Assess → for potential danger
  • Take-Action → to stay safe
Learn The RAT Power Model

"Self-defense is not just a set of techniques; it's a state of mind that begins with the belief that you are worth defending." –– Rorion Gracie

Power Up® Success Stories

Real People. Real Confidence.

Let customers speak for us

from 8 reviews
Take this class!!!!

I feel more confident in my ability to assess my surroundings and keep myself better protected. The information the instructors shared is INCREDIBLY relevant and useful! I highly recommend taking this class.

Anonymous
In-Person Self-Defense Class
Highly Recommend This Class!

Lisa and the Power Up team were such personable and supportive instructors! They made this course very fun, engaging and brought some laughter in our class. We reviewed different techniques as well as practiced one-on-one with the instructors and with the other participants. I definitely feel "powered up" and more confident in my abilities to move smarter. I really enjoyed this course and would highly recommend!

Anna
In-Person Self-Defense Class
Lisa and the team do a great job of explaining aining the fundamentals

Lisa and the team do a great job of explaining the fundamentals. I found the class practical with lots of hands-on exercises.

Farshad
In-Person Self-Defense Class
This was a super helpful helpful class where we got a lot of practice in and were able to get a

This was a super helpful helpful class where we got a lot of practice in and were able to get a lot of questions answered. Highly recommend.

Sammy S
In-Person Self-Defense Class
Feeling Powered Up!

We recently had Lisa and her team into our office for an in-person self-defense class and it was a great experience! Lisa was knowledgeable, energetic, and made everyone feel comfortable—regardless of skill level. The class was hands-on and practical, with techniques that were easy to learn.

I walked away feeling more confident, more aware, and better prepared to handle real-life situations. I recommend this class to anyone looking to build confidence, learn valuable skills, and invest in their personal safety!

Emily
In-Person Self-Defense Class
Fun and educational for all ages and abilities!

This class was informative, interactive, and fun! Instructors were knowledgeable but kept things light and fun throughout. I liked that it was somewhat of an open forum, where we were able to ask about different scenarios and what to do in each of them. We were able to put what we learned into practice with partner drills. Practicing these drills really helped me develop the confidence to feel prepared to defend myself in any situation. Loved it!

Sarah M
In-Person Self-Defense Class

I took Lisa’s self defense class in person. It was really well done, helpful and gave me more confidence. Lisa knows what she is doing! I found the most helpful parts were the exercises. Practicing what you might do in a situation provides confidence and power. Thanks to Lisa and team. I highly recommend this course.

cynthia schradle
In-Person Self-Defense Class
Get empowered!

I am a HUGE fan of this class. I think you get WAY beyond what you pay for the class. I have felt so much more empowered since taking this class. I came back with my kids so they could learn as well.

Felicia Conner
In-Person Self-Defense Class
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Where it All Began

The Story Behind the Power

Built from the Heart. Backed by Experience.

Power Up with Lisa began as a dream between two sisters who wanted people to feel safer in everyday life.

That dream grew into the Recognize Assess Take-Action® model — a simple way to help people trust their instincts and take confident action when it matters most.

The name Power Up® reflects a belief inspired by the saying, “I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand.”

Real understanding comes from doing — and doing is what powers you up.

What began as a sketch of an eye labeled AWARE has grown into a movement helping people everywhere move with confidence and live with power.

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