Foundations in Self-Defense Online Course

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Course Overview

2+ Hours of Video Instruction
24 Topics Covered in Depth
All Levels No Experience Required

Foundations in Self-Defense is a self-paced online course taught by Lisa Davis, a U.S. Marine veteran, former Peace Officer, and 5th-degree black belt with over 40 years of martial arts experience. The course runs over 2 hours and covers fighting stances, striking techniques, escape moves for wrist grabs, choke holds, and shirt grabs, situational awareness, carjacking prevention, recognition of human trafficking warning signs and grooming tactics, and scenario-based self-defense practice. Built on the Recognize Assess Take-Action® (RAT Power) Model, it is designed for all experience levels with no prior training required.

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Foundations in Self-Defense Online Course

Foundations in Self-Defense Online Course

What You'll Gain From Your Power Up® Journey

Build the awareness, confidence, and practical skills to move through 
life feeling safer and more prepared — no matter your experience level.

This self-paced online self-defense course walks you through 5 progressive levels of video instruction, so you build real self-defense skills, situational awareness, and the confidence to respond when it matters most. Every lesson is built on the Recognize Assess Take-Action® model -- a proven framework developed through 40 years of real-world experience.

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Feel Safer, Stronger, and More Prepared.

Most people go through life hoping they never need self-defense skills. But awareness and preparation don't just protect you in a crisis -- they change how you move through everyday situations, from a parking garage to an elevator to a social interaction that feels off..

The Foundations in Self-Defense course gives you practical tools you can actually use -- grounded in the Recognize Assess Take-Action® model and designed for all experience levels, whether you're starting from zero or strengthening skills you already have.

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Taught by a U.S. Marine Veteran and 5th-Degree Black Belt

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, and individuals across the country. She founded Power Up with Lisa to bring that same real-world experience to people everywhere through professional self-defense training that is practical, accessible, and built for everyday life.

Here’s what you’ll build inside the Foundations in Self-Defense Course:

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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

Course Curriculum

What's Covered in This Course

⚡ Stance & Striking

  • Fighting stance
  • Jab punch
  • Reverse punch
  • Hook punch
  • Uppercut
  • Slap strike
  • Multi-strike combos
  • Push back & creating distance
  • Choose your One Technique

🛡 Defense & Escape

  • Master your One Technique
  • Escaping a one-handed wrist grab
  • Escaping a two-handed wrist grab
  • Escaping a choke hold
  • Escaping a shirt grab
  • Reactionary drills with a partner

👁 Awareness & Safety

  • Power-up awareness walk
  • 30-Second Drill: React Quickly
  • Elevator & stairwell safety
  • Describing an attacker accurately
  • Carjacking prevention & response
  • Recognizing human trafficking warning signs
  • Recognizing grooming tactics
  • Social safety in real-world scenarios

🧠 Mindset & Application

  • RAT Power: Recognize Assess Take-Action®
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  • Training body & mind with intention
  • Scenario-based self-defense practice
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Everything Included in Your Enrollment

  • Five progressive levels across over 2 hours of video instruction
  • 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

Watch the Course in Action

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Try a Free Lesson Before You Enroll

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.

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HOW IT WORKS

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.

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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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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 -- recognized by the International Association of Women Police as Officer of the Year (2007) -- she brings unmatched expertise and a down-to-earth teaching style that makes learning self-defense feel motivating, not intimidating.

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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