FAQs | Pretty Deadly Self Defense

Do I need martial arts experience?

Nope! While Pretty Deadly Self Defense is based on martial arts movements and techniques, it is designed with the sole purpose of making those techniques accessible, easy to learn, and effective. If we can teach self defense to over 5000+ people of all ages, body types and backgrounds, we can fitness trainers too!

Frequently asked questions

What martial art is Pretty Deadly based on?

Most of our techniques are adapted from the Japanese martial art of Ninjutsu, with some great contributions from Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Ba Gua (a form of Kung Fu).

Do I have to take the online and live sessions together?

Not at all. A-synchronous training is welcome, as long as the two sessions are taken within 6 months of each other. You can choose the best dates for you during the check-out process.

Does Pretty Deadly's self defense instructor certification meet continuing education requirements?

Yes. The Self Defense Instructor Certification course is accredited with the following points:

NASM: 1.9 CEs | AFAA: 15 CEUs | ISSA 20 Hrs | CIMSPA 10 CPDs

How long is certification valid?

Certification is valid for two years. Certification renewal for active trainers is €/$/£ 325.00.

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The Business of Self Defense

Did you know self defense has seasons? That there is a sweet spot when pricing courses and classes? The Pretty Deadly Self Defense Instructor Certification Online sessions cover teaching methodology and theory, and also the business side of things.

best days, times and seasons to offe self defense
how to find a space for a course or workshop
what to charge
how to market + marketing materials and support from us, including being featured on our podcast if you like;

We really want you to succeed.

We don't promise you a job, we show you how to build a career and earn money while doing it.

You'll have access to our trainer's dashboard that provides a video library of techniques but, just as importantly, easy to follow short videos on accounting, time management, setting up a payment system, booking clients, and how to set up websites, partnerships and more.

We teach you how to teach better.

We teach you how to teach - something your personal trainer certification course does not provide for you. We show you

how to quickly establish authority without being militant
how to identify client behaviors that need special attention
how to set boundaries for yourself without being harsh
how to handle training challenges and issues
how to identify when stored trauma is affecting training
how to identify when someone is about to be triggered and how to handle it without becoming a therapist.

and we show you how to design classes, courses and workshops that are effective, keep your clients engaged and keep them coming back for more. And you can even use our course and workshop templates as training wheels until you're ready to design your own.