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Power News Issue # 12 - Break the Freeze Response.

When fear hits, your brain's first instinct might be to shut down. To break the freeze, you have to create a path forward with 3 simple shifts:

🏃‍♂️ Move something (even a step back)
💨 Breathe on purpose
🗣️ Speak one word ("No" or "Stop")

Don't let fear make the decisions for you. Dive into the latest newsletter from Lisa Davis for practical drills you can try at home today.

Read the full issue today! 👇

Break the Freeze Response: How to Stay in Control When Your Brain Shut THE PATH TO POWER SERIES - ISSUE 12 A Biweekly Self-Defense Micro-Lesson with Lisa DavisU.S. Marine Veteran | Former Police Officer | Self-Defense Instructor What the Freeze Response Is and Why It Matters in Self-Defense The freeze response is one of the most misunderstood parts of self-defense. Peo...

Fun fact: Spatial awareness is your best defense tool, but you can’t use it if you're tuned out. 🛑

Try the "Headphones Off" Walk today. Pop your earbuds out for just 5 minutes and actually listen to your environment. Your safety is worth the silence.

💥 Ready to level up? We offer high-impact online courses and hands-on in-person training. Visit us at Powerupwithlisa.com to find your fit

Power News Issue #11 - The Power of Pausing

Pausing isn’t freezing. In fact, a brief tactical pause can:
• Reset your nervous system 🔄
• Improve your decision-making 🎯
• Keep panic from taking over 🛑

This issue explains why pausing is a strength, not a weakness. Read the full issue today! 👇

The Power of Pausing: How Slowing Down Keeps You in Control THE PATH TO POWER SERIES - ISSUE 11 A Biweekly Self-Defense Micro-Lesson with Lisa DavisU.S. Marine Veteran | Former Police Officer | Self-Defense Instructor What the Power of Pausing Means in Self-Defense In self-defense, one of the most underrated yet powerful skills you can develop is the ability...

Power News Issue #10 - Know your exits.

Before anything happens, ask yourself one question:
“How do I leave?”
Knowing your exits is one of the simplest and most effective safety habits you can build.
This issue explains why exit awareness matters everywhere you go.

Safety, Strength, and Cider! 🍎💪

Join us at Keepsake Cidery on May 16th for a special self-defense workshop. We believe that empowerment starts with awareness, and there’s no better place to learn than with your community.

When: May 16th @ 11:00 AM

Where: Keepsake Cidery, Dundas

Cost: $25 Suggested Donation

Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfgT1nw55ca2PI4KKnpgrWBnfSuChb7oL85ZUuKavx3ut2MHw/viewform

Come for the skills, stay for the cider! Tag a friend you want to bring along. 👇

Fact: Self-defense starts with your brain. 🧠

At Power Up with Lisa, we teach you that your most powerful tool is your Awareness. By the time a threat is recognized, you’ve already assessed your surroundings and are ready to take action with total confidence. ⚡️ Don’t wait until you’re in a situation to wish you had a plan. Empowerment starts with education!

Don't wait until you're in a situation to wish you had a plan. Empowerment starts with education! ⚡

🔗 Visit us at powerupwithlisa.com to sign up for our online course or check out our upcoming in-person classes!

Power News Issue #9 - Prepared, Not Paranoid.
Prepared doesn’t mean paranoid.
Awareness isn’t about expecting danger — it’s about staying present, grounded, and calm.
This issue explains how real awareness reduces fear instead of creating it.

Prepared, Not Paronoid THE PATH TO POWER SERIES - ISSUE 9 A Biweekly Self-Defense Micro-Lesson with Lisa DavisU.S. Marine Veteran | Former Police Officer | Self-Defense Instructor What “Prepared, Not Paranoid” Means in Real-World Self-Defense One of the most common concerns people express when they begin learning abou...

Power News Issue #8 - The Reverse Punch
Power doesn’t come from your arm.
It comes from your stance, your hips, and your balance. The reverse punch teaches how real power is generated — efficiently and safely.

The Reverse Punch: Your Strongest Straight Strike THE PATH TO POWER SERIES — ISSUE 8 A Biweekly Self-Defense Micro-Lesson with Lisa DavisU.S. Marine Veteran | Former Police Officer | Self-Defense Instructor What the Reverse Punch Is and Why It Matters in Self-Defense The reverse punch is one of the strongest, most reliable straight strikes you ca...