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Functional fitness is an evidence-based method for growing not only strength, but also stability and range of motion in the movements patterns our bodies are built for. Unlike many current fitness trends and competitive lifting, where injuries are common, functional fitness puts injury prevention first and is equally beneficial for both athletes and non-athletes.
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Striking skills and principles including combinations of punches, kicks, knees, and elbows, footwork, defense, and endurance (striking is a great cardio workout), drawn primarily from the sports of boxing and Muay Thai kickboxing.
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To learn more about self-defense training with empowered movement, use the navigation menu to visit our page “What Is Empowerment Self-Defense?”
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Beginners welcome! Training sessions are tailored to your goals, budget, and specific interests. Choose your focus: strength/fitness, self-defense, or boxing/kickboxing - or choose any two to combine!
You can work 1-on-1 with a trainer, or schedule a small group training for up to three people. To request a group training of 4 or more people, email rachel@empmov.com or call 727-225-2639.
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She Begins Self-Defense
Comprehensive empowerment-based self-defense skills for women and girls ages 12+, including a full range of techniques for building confidence, expanding choices, and staying safe.
Includes trauma-informed physical and verbal self-defense skills, age-appropriate instruction and discussion, and hands-on practice.
Offered to individual clients, private groups, and organizations in 90 minute, 4 hour, and 8 hour formats. Ideal for schools and classroom settings.
Kickbox Kickstart
Increase confidence and fitness, begin your journey to someday competing in a combat sport, or just find out how much fun it can be to hit something! Kickbox Kickstart is geared toward kickboxing beginners who want to lay a solid foundation in real striking technique.
While typical kickboxing fitness programs are too often taught without legitimate background in martial arts technique, Empowered Movement’s martial arts programs are different. Kickboxing students work with a qualified trainer to develop a foundation in solid striking form, punching and kicking power, footwork, cardiovascular endurance, and mental strength.
Offered to individual clients for one-time or ongoing lessons, and to private groups and organizations as a 90 minute seminar. Ideal for individual fitness clients and group teambuilding.
Introduction to Krav Maga Principles
Krav Maga is a self-defense combat system that forms the basis for the physical skills offered Empowered Movement’s comprehensive She Begins Self-Defense program, which also includes verbal self-defense skills. Intro to Krav Maga Principles focuses specifically on skills that can be used to respond to a physical confrontation and leave safely, including basic defensive strikes, escapes from common holds and grabs, and principles of defensive tactics for responding to a dangerous situation.
Offered to individual clients for one-time or ongoing lessons, and to private groups and organizations as a 90 minute seminar.
All-Gender Safety and Bystander Intervention Training
Every person is capable of defending themselves, standing up for others, and building a safer community. Through instruction, discussion, and hands-on practice, safety and bystander intervention training empowers women and men to identify harassment and violence, keep themselves safe, and assist others through awareness, active listening, and de-escalation skills.
Offered to private groups and organizations as a two hour seminar.
Introduction to the Empowerment Model for Violence Prevention
Individuals in professional contexts from educational settings and nonprofits to forward-thinking companies and organizations have opportunities to empower the populations they serve and act to create safer communities. Our introduction to the empowerment model for violence prevention is tailored to the challenges and opportunities of the group, and provides a foundation in:
The signs and dynamics of interpersonal violence
Trauma-informed principles and skills for serving trauma survivors
Empowerment-based principles and the history of the empowerment model
Accessible skills for interrupting and responding to violence and harassment, tailored to your professional context
Discussion and guidance on making empowerment-based violence prevention skills accessible for both your staff/volunteers and the people you serve
Offered as a one hour short presentation or two hour seminar.