Empower Academy delivers the only proven and preventative curriculum derived from elite professionals, tailored to everyday life and now available to you. Founded by a retired U.S. Army Green Beret, our mission is to equip individuals with real-world tools to recognize, avoid, and respond to threats before they escalate—using skills rooted in situational awareness, analytical thinking, target prevention, and proactive decision-making.

No. Empower Academy focuses on preventing victimization—not reacting to it physically. Our training is based on mental preparation, awareness, behavioral analysis, and environmental navigation. What we teach has nothing to do with size or strength and can be applied by anyone. Everything we teach is based on realism, we teach what works.

Our courses are designed for high school and college students, young professionals, and adults of all ages. Whether you're preparing your child for college, traveling regularly, or simply want to feel more in control of your safety, Empower Academy offers training that fits your needs.

Our in-person workshops are immersive, interactive sessions ideal for group learning, schools, or organizations. Our online courses are self-paced and designed for convenience—offering the same proven content through engaging video lessons, scenarios, and exercises. Both formats teach the same core principles.

Not at all. While we focus heavily on preparing students before they leave home, our curriculum is just as effective for adults whether traveling, commuting, working in public-facing roles, or simply wanting greater peace of mind in daily life.

Absolutely. While no program can eliminate all risk, early threat recognition and proactive decision-making are the most effective ways to avoid victimization. Empower Academy teaches your child how to think and move differently—just that change in awareness and posture alone makes them a harder target. Countless students and families have told us the course changed how they see the world and gave them a level of confidence they never had before. That’s the power of prevention.