Power Up with Lisa

08/06/2026

Real power in self-defense comes from your feet, hips, and core—not just muscle strength. 🥋💥

In Issue 16 of The Path to Power Series, U.S. Marine Veteran and former police officer Lisa Davis shares why body rotation is your secret weapon for stronger strikes and staying on your feet.

Inside this quick read:

Why power starts from the ground up (and how to use torque).

The most common pivoting mistakes that drain your strength.

A 30-second Power Pivot Drill to build muscle memory at home.

Stop relying on brute force—start using leverage to move safer and hit harder.

👉 Read the full micro-lesson below!

THE PATH TO POWER SERIES - ISSUE 16 A Biweekly Self-Defense Micro-Lesson with Lisa DavisU.S. Marine Veteran | Former Police Officer | Self-Defense Instructor What “Pivot Into Power” Means in Self-Defense When people think about power in self-defense, they often think it comes from strength, spee...

08/01/2026

Final call! 🚨

Campus Ready is this Sunday, August 2, from 10:00 AM–12:00 PM. Give her the skills and confidence she needs before heading to campus.

Taught by Lisa Davis: Marine veteran, former police officer, 5th-degree black belt.

She'll walk away with real confidence, real skills, and a FREE lifetime pass to our $99 online course.

📍 Bloomington Karate Center
💵 $50/person
⏳ Spots are nearly full

👉 Register: https://powerupwithlisa.com/products/self-defense-class

Stay Safe. Stay Strong. Stay Powered Up!

07/30/2026

You've helped her get ready for classes, dorm life, and everything academic.

Have you helped her get ready to walk across campus alone at night?

Campus Ready: Personal Safety & Self-Defense for College-Bound Women is a hands-on, 2-hour workshop taught by Lisa Davis — Marine veteran, former police officer, and 5th-degree black belt.

She'll walk away knowing how to Recognize, Assess, and Take Action® — and carry that confidence all four years.

Moms are invited too — learn side by side.

📅 Sunday, August 2 · 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
📍 Bloomington Karate Center
💵 $50/person
🎁 Includes FREE lifetime access to our $99 online self-defense course

👉 Register: https://powerupwithlisa.com/products/self-defense-class

Stay Safe. Stay Strong. Stay Powered Up!

07/29/2026

Before she leaves for campus, give her this:

✔️ Confidence to navigate campus safely — real-world strategies for dorms, parking lots, and social situations.

✔️ Skills to protect her — hands-on, tactical training that actually works.

Taught by Lisa Davis — Marine veteran, former police officer, 5th-degree black belt.

⏳ Only 3 days left to register — spots are almost gone.

📅 Sunday, August 2 · 10:00 AM–12:00 PM · Bloomington Karate Center

👉 Register: https://powerupwithlisa.com/products/self-defense-class

Stay Safe. Stay Strong. Stay Powered Up!

07/27/2026

Give her confidence before move-in day. 🎓💪

Heading to college is a huge milestone, but feeling safe shouldn’t be a question mark. Join us for Campus Ready—a hands-on personal safety and self-defense workshop designed for college-bound women, incoming freshmen, and students!

👭 Moms, sisters, friends, and women of all ages are welcome to learn side-by-side.

🥋 Led by Lisa Davis (Lead Trainer)
• Marine Veteran
• Former Police Officer
• 5th Degree Black Belt

WHAT SHE'LL GAIN:
✨ Real-world strategies for campus & dorm security, parking lot safety, and social/party situations.
✨ Hands-on tactical concepts and physical self-defense skills.

EVENT DETAILS:
🗓 Date: Sunday, August 2, 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Location: Bloomington Karate Center💵 Investment: $50 / person (Includes FREE lifetime access to our $99 online self-defense course!)

🚨 Only 14 spots left—open to the public!

🔗 Register directly at PowerUpWithLisa.com or scan the QR code!

07/23/2026

Self-defense doesn’t end when the danger passes.

Whether it’s a close call or a boundary crossed, your body needs time to reset after a scary moment—and that’s a normal part of the process!

Learn why nervous system regulation is key to rebuilding confidence and get the step-by-step reset drill in the latest micro-lesson below. 👇

07/15/2026

Heading to college is a massive milestone—feeling safe shouldn't be a question mark.

Get campus-ready with practical, hands-on self-defense and situational awareness. This 2-hour workshop is built to give you the concrete tools and unshakeable confidence to protect yourself, set boundaries, and look out for the friends around you.

📅 Sunday, August 2, 2026
🏢 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Bloomington Karate Center
🎟️ Space is limited! Register at PowerUpWithLisa.com

07/09/2026

Forget what you see in the movies—a closed-fist punch isn't always your best option in a real-world scenario. ✋

In our latest monthly newsletter, we break down why the palm-heel strike is your safest, strongest tool when adrenaline hits. Simple mechanics, real-world results.

Read the full micro-lesson and get the step-by-step practice drill below. 👇

06/28/2026

Power News Issue # 13 - Celebrating Your Power.

Real strength isn’t just about mastering a new physical technique—it’s about pausing to recognize how far you’ve already come.
Confidence grows when you actually notice your own progress!

Click the image below to read the full self-defense lesson.👇

THE PATH TO POWER SERIES - ISSUE 13 A Biweekly Self-Defense Micro-Lesson with Lisa DavisU.S. Marine Veteran | Former Police Officer | Self-Defense Instructor What It Means to “Celebrate Your Strength” in Self-Defense When people think about self-defense, they often focus on techniques, physical ...