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Self-Defense Classes

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Power Up with Lisa

Self-Defense & Awareness Training

In the Twin Cities, Minnesota area?

Join one of Lisa’s upcoming in-person classes — or book a private small-group session designed around your needs, your comfort level, & your goals.

Learn how to Recognize Assess Take-Action® with confidence and skill.

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The expertise behind our training

For over 40 years, Lisa Davis — a U.S. Marine veteran, former police officer, and experienced martial artist & self-defense instructor — has helped thousands of individuals and organizations build awareness, confidence, and everyday safety skills. As the founder of Power Up with Lisa, she’s expanding that mission to empower even more people.

What To Expect

A Hands-On Experience Built for Real Life

Our in-person classes blend real-life practice, mindset training, and proven self-defense techniques. You’ll get hands-on coaching, build skills you can use immediately, and leave feeling stronger, more aware, and more confident in your everyday life.

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You'll learn to:

Build strong, practical self-defense techniques
Feel confident using the skills you learn
Communicate assertively and set strong personal boundaries
Apply simple, effective self-defense techniques anyone can learn
Walk away feeling stronger, more aware, & more confident in everyday life

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Class Format

Inside the Class

Two-hour, hands-on class built on the Recognize Assess Take-Action® Model
Real-life drills with scenario-based practice
Mindset training to help you stay calm and confident under pressure
Small-group instruction for personalized coaching
Power Up® Practice Guide quick-reference handout
For all experience & ability levels, Ages 13+

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Self-Defense Classes

Available Dates & Locations

Campus Ready: Women's Self-Defense & Safety Workshop
- DATE: August 2, 2026
- TIME: 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
- LOCATION: 9012 Lyndale Av South, Bloomington, MN
- PRICE: $50 per person
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Self-Defense Classes in Minnesota

If you're in the Twin Cities, MN area, join us for hands-on training built on the RAT Power Model — Recognize Assess Take-Action®, the proven approach to staying calm, confident, and in control.

Each two-hour class combines real-life drills and mindset training that help you move through life with greater awareness and confidence.

You’ll receive:

A tailored experience designed for your group
Simple, practical techniques you can use anywhere
Tools to strengthen confidence and awareness
The Power Up Practice Guide — a quick-reference handout to reinforce key lessons after class

$50 per person

Our classes work best with groups of 10 or more participants, so feel free to invite family or friends if they’d like to learn alongside you.

Participation Waiver Required
Before completing your registration, you’ll be asked to read and agree to our Participation Waiver & Media Release during checkout. Please take a moment to review it. Your agreement is required to attend the class.

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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.

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!

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.

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.

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!

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Our Approach

The Proven Method Behind Our Training

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

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Additional Training Options

More Ways to Train In-Person

Find the training style that fits your needs — from public small-group classes to private group sessions and on-site training for your workplace, school, or community.

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Private Small-Group Training

Create your own group and enjoy personalized instruction for friends, family, or coworkers. Learn practical skills together at a time that works for you.

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Host a Self-Defense Class

Bring Power Up with Lisa to your school, workplace, or community. A two-hour, interactive class built on the Recognize Assess Take-Action® Model.

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Meet Your Trainer

Lisa Davis, founder of Power Up with Lisa, is a dedicated trainer with over 40 years of martial arts experience, a 5th-degree black belt, and a former peace officer and Marine Corps veteran.

She combines real-world expertise with a relatable, down-to-earth approach—always adding humor and fun—to ensure learning is both engaging and empowering.

Lisa’s personalized approach ensures every class is relevant, practical, and empowering — whether for individuals, families, or corporate teams.

More About Lisa

Interested in private small-group trainings, hosting a class, or bringing Power Up with Lisa to your organization?

Fill out the form below to request more information.

Together, we’ll identify your goals and tailor an in-person session that fits your needs.

Serving the Twin Cities area — including Bloomington, Edina, Eagan, Richfield, and nearby communities.