Feel Confident, Empowered, and Prepared in Your Industry
Customized self-defense training designed exclusively for workplace teams and leaders.
Empowerment Self-Defense for the Workplace
Confidence. Boundaries. Safety.
Workplace wellness isn’t just about yoga classes and meditation apps—true wellness includes personal safety, assertive communication, and the confidence to navigate difficult situations.
At Arise, we specialize in empowerment self-defense workshops that help employees feel safer, stronger, and more equipped to manage real-world challenges at work and beyond. These workshops blend practical self-defense, assertive communication, and mindset training, tailored to the needs of today’s diverse and high-pressure workplaces.
Designed for a Wide Range of Industries
Our programs support individuals and teams across industries, including:
Healthcare & Social Services
Hospitality & Tourism
Real Estate & Property Management
Retail & Customer Service
Education & Childcare
Corporate & Professional Services
Transportation & Public-Facing Roles
Public-facing industries such hospitality and real estate are seeing increased risks of verbal and physical violence. Our workshops equip employees with the skills to de-escalate conflict, set boundaries, and respond to safety concerns with clarity and confidence.
Why this matters
Whether your team is public-facing or not, employees across many industries regularly encounter emotionally charged, boundary-testing interactions—and may be at risk of verbal aggression, harassment, or escalation.
At the same time, internal workplace dynamics—such as gender-based violence, harassment, or power imbalances—can deeply impact how safe, supported, and empowered people feel at work.
Our workshops create space for practical skills, self-awareness, and empowerment—so your team can feel confident, connected, and equipped to protect themselves and support one another.
Supporting Women in Leadership
Additionally, women and gender-diverse people in leadership roles often face unique safety and boundary challenges, both in and outside the workplace. Whether it's confidently navigating solo business travel, setting firm limits in male-dominated spaces, or handling power dynamics in high-stakes environments, our sessions empower women with tools that reinforce their presence, voice, and personal safety.
We also offer private coaching tailored for executive women, leadership cohorts, and women’s networks within organizations.
Whether you're supporting frontline staff in high-risk industries or enhancing your own team, Arise offers a meaningful and measurable way to empower your people. We help you:
Boost confidence, assertiveness, and wellbeing across teams
Address safety, harassment, and burnout in an interactive, educational, and impactful way
Support women and gender-diverse staff in leadership roles
Introduce a fresh, high-impact approach to wellness and professional development
And participants learn:
Set clear boundaries and communicate assertively
Recognize, de-escalate, and respond to unsafe or escalating situations
Build the confidence and skills to protect themselves—verbally, physically, and emotionally—in both public-facing and internal workplace settings
Lets Build Safety into Wellness
What to Expect
Mindset tools and strategies (eg. assertive communication, awareness, conflict deescalation, & boundary-setting)
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu based techniques that focus on deescalating and escaping common unwanted scenarios
Interactive discussion activities and movement
A trauma-informed approach
Custom content for your workplace culture & needs
Workshops are available in-person or virtually, with flexible formats for teams, departments, or full-staff sessions.
Book a Workshop Today!
Let’s build a workplace culture where your people feel confident, respected, and safe—whether they’re leading the room or engaging with the public.
🔗 Book a discovery call to explore how an Arise workshop can support your employees and leaders, or submit an enquiry form here.
“This training completely changed how I feel walking into any room. I now know how to stand up for myself and communicate my boundaries.”
FAQs
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Not at all. Our training is designed for all experience levels.
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Yes! Sessions are tailored to your availability, whether it’s weekends, evenings, or even during a lunch break. We come to you!
Typical bookings are 60–90 minute formats ideal for: Lunch & Learns, after-work wellness sessions, team building opportunities, retreats or professional development days and conferences.
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Absolutely. We offer customized workshops for businesses and organizations in any industry.
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We offer in-person sessions in a secure studio, at your workplace, or virtual training for added convenience.
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Because our Empowerment Self-Defense programs are highly tailored to each client’s unique needs, pricing varies based on factors such as session length, group size, and specific goals.
Whether you’re interested in private coaching, corporate wellness workshops, or a combination of services, we work closely with you to design a program that delivers maximum value and results.
To provide an accurate quote, we’ll need more information about your requirements. Schedule a free consultation, and we’ll discuss your goals, preferences, and any special considerations to create a personalized program that aligns perfectly with your needs.