🎯 This is Not Your Typical Self-Defense Class!
No punching, kicking, or breaking boards—just real, proactive strategies to help you spot danger before it happens! Led by Empower Academy this workshop features Matt Docchio, a former Green Beret, and parent of a Dawg, along with a team of Special Forces veterans. Drawing from real world experience , they’ll teach you practical live-saving strategies, including elite-level situational awareness and risk prevention tactics — the same methods used by Special Forces operations to stay ahead of danger, stay safe, and in control.

What You’ll Learn
✅ How to think like a protector and spot threats early
✅ How to assert yourself with confidence in any situation
✅ How to avoid being a target and stay one step ahead

Interactive & Fun Activities
You'll also get to practice essential self-protection skills, including:
✅ Escaping wrist restraints—learn how to break free from grabs and holds
✅ Using pepper spray/gel effectively—know when and how to use it for defense

💪 Gain hands-on experience to boost your confidence and personal safety.

Why You Should Attend
🔹 Learn life-saving skills you won’t get in a traditional self-defense class
🔹 No physical techniques—just practical, everyday strategies that work
🔹 Open to ALL UGA students—because safety is for everyone!
🎉 Raffle Prizes—because why not?!

💥 Limited Spots Available! This workshop is 100% FREE, but space is filling up fast.
Reserve your spot now!

Stay aware. Stay prepared.
Stay safe. See you there!

We would like to thank our friends at Safely, RDY Basics, and the Clarke House Athens for their generous support and commitment to student safety!