Feel Safer, Stronger, and More Prepared.

Threats and uncertainty can show up without warning — and you deserve to move through the world with confidence, not fear. Yet staying aware, trusting your instincts, and responding calmly under pressure isn’t always easy.

That’s exactly why our Foundations in Self-Defense Course focuses on practical skills you can use in real life. Through short, focused lessons rooted in our Recognize Assess Take-Action™ model, you’ll learn how to stay grounded, make clear decisions, and recognize risk before it escalates.

This course is designed for all experience levels — whether you’re brand-new to self-defense or looking to strengthen the foundation you already have.

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.

Experience What Prepared Really Feels Like

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Here's exactly what you'll gain from this course:

What You'll Learn

The Skills You'll Gain to Stay
Confident & Safe

You'll develop the awareness, confidence, and decision-making skills you need—with practical tools you can use immediately.

In this course, you’ll learn how to:

  • Recognize early signs of risk
  • Respond with calm confidence
  • Set boundaries clearly and assertively
  • Strengthen physical and mental awareness
  • Build grounding habits for daily life
  • Learn practical self-defense movements
  • Apply the Recognize Assess Take-Action™ model
  • Move through life with clarity and control
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Inside the course

The 5-Level Framework

This online course guides you through 5 Levels of personal growth — each one building your awareness, confidence, and ability to respond with control and purpose.

Learn at your own pace and watch your mindset and skills evolve step by step.

Your Journey to Living Powered Up

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Level 1: Build Your Foundation

Strengthen your awareness and inner confidence — the base for everything that follows.

Level 2: Own Your Power

Build daily habits that keep you centered, alert, and strong in body and mind.

Level 3: Sharpen Your Skills

Learn practical self-defense movements that enhance balance, control, and calm under pressure.

Level 4: Choose Your Response

Train your judgment and reactions to respond effectively in real situations.

Level 5: Live Powered Up

Apply everything you’ve learned to move confidently and intentionally through life.

The Proven Method Behind our Training:
The RAT Power Model

Developed by Lisa through years of real-world experience and training, the Recognize Assess Take-Action™ model is a proven framework for building self-defense and awareness skills — forming the foundation of all Power Up with Lisa programs.

Recognize → Assess → Take-Action

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Course Overview

What's Included in the Course

Designed to fit into your life—no matter how busy you are.

  • Five progressive levels built on the Recognize Assess Take-Action™ model
  • Short, engaging video lessons that make learning simple, practical, and easy to follow
  • Self-paced access — available anytime, anywhere, on any device
  • Fillable, downloadable PDF workbook to track progress and apply lessons
  • Certificate of completion to celebrate growth and accountability
  • Designed for all experience and ability levels

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Foundations in Self-Defense Online Course

Foundations in Self-Defense Online Course


Start Your Power Up™ Journey Today

Build the awareness, confidence, and practical skills you need to move through life feeling safer and more prepared.

Whether you’re brand new to self-defense or looking to deepen what you already know, this course meets you exactly where you are — and helps you stay grounded, aware, and ready to act.

This course teaches more than self-defense techniques — it strengthens a mindset you can rely on for life.

Ready to Power Up™?

After your purchase, you'll get two emails: your order confirmation, followed by your course login instructions so you can start right away.

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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

Meet Your Trainer: Lisa Davis

Lisa Davis, founder of Power Up with Lisa and creator of the Recognize Assess Take-Action™ model, is dedicated to empowering people to live with confidence and awareness.

With over 40 years of martial arts experience, a 5th-degree black belt, and a background as a U.S. Marine and peace officer, she brings unmatched expertise — and a down-to-earth teaching style that makes learning self-defense feel motivating, not intimidating.

Whether online or in-person, Lisa teaches you to stay aware, move with confidence, and live powered up.

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Get a Preview of the Course and Power Up™ with a Free Lesson

Take your first step toward real confidence & control with a free lesson from the Foundations in Self-Defense course.

In just a few minutes, you’ll learn the Jab — a foundational fighting skill — and experience the practical, step-by-step approach used throughout the full program.

Learn the Jab