EMPOWER ACADEMY

"The best way to avoid becoming a victim, is to avoid becoming the target."

Matthew Docchio
President/Founder

We empower individuals to achieve their full potential by providing innovative and tailored training solutions that inspire continuous learning, foster personal security, and drive situational awareness in diverse environments.

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At Empower Academy, we empower individuals to achieve their full potential by providing innovative and tailored training solutions that inspire continuous learning, foster personal security, and drive situational awareness in diverse environments. Through cutting-edge curriculum, personalized training, and a commitment to excellence, we aim to be the premier partner for keeping individuals a step ahead of emerging threats in an ever-evolving world.

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WHAT'S TRENDING NOW!

EMPOWER ACADEMY'S NEWEST WORKSHOP NOW AVAILABLE

We are thrilled at Empower Academy to announce our new workshop titled "Deliberate Situational Awareness - Analytical Mindset". In an ever-changing world with threats it seems around every corner from assault to human trafficking, being informed, aware and capable is critical to staying safe. Take part in engaging discussions on how not to become a victim, how to avoid being the target, and how to manage if you become a target.

EMPOWER ACADEMY PARTNERS WITH "COR FOR HUMANITY"

It is official, we have partnered up with "Cor for Humanity", a 501(c)3 non-profit. Anyone wanting to contribute to the Angel Sponsorship Program, does it 100% tax deductible. Plus, 100% of all donations go directly to sponsoring these young women. No fees or a percentage taken out for expenses, EVERY DOLLAR GIVEN GOES TO THE CAUSE YOU ARE GIVING TO!

EMPOWER ACADEMY IS THE ANSWER COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES ARE LOOKING FOR

Following the recent tragedy at University of Georgia, students and parents are worried about safety in and around campus. Colleges and Universities are turning to Empower Academy "to provide a peace of mind." We do that by empowering these young women with the knowledge and skills making them fully capable of maintaining their own personal safety.

EMPOWER ACADEMY SITS DOWN WITH OCCSW

Empower Academy Founder met with the Okaloosa County Commission on the Status of Women to discuss safety for women in the community and mental health. What an honor to be involved with such an amazing group of women. The Commission's mission is to eliminate barriers to achievement for women through research, education and communication. Looking forward to working with OCCSW in the future.

Did you know?
Statistics at colleges across the United States, 26.4% of females experience rape or sexual assault through physical force, violence, or incapacitation and 5.8% of students have experienced stalking. As horrifying as these numbers are, the real numbers are much larger as it is estimated only 20% are reported.

What is the solution?

In the face of a disturbing epidemic that has marred the lives of countless young women, we can no longer rely on the mere band-aid of awareness to shield our daughters on college campuses. The grim reality is that the institutions entrusted with our daughters' education have often prioritized protecting their own reputations over the safety of these young minds.
Enter Empower 101 – a revolutionary solution poised to transform the landscape of campus safety. Unlike existing initiatives that stop at spreading awareness, Empower 101 takes a proactive approach, arming young women with a precise set of skills and proven techniques. Our mission is not to empower these women to defend themselves but to apply these skills in order to avoid becoming a victim by avoiding every becoming the target.

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Empower Academy's
Angel Sponsorship Program

Partner with us and become an Angel!

Each and every young woman deserves empowerment and have the ability to avoid ever becoming a victim. Empower 101 provides the solution and Empower Academy's Angel Sponsorship Program ensures those most in need get that opportunity. The solution to protecting our daughters is empowering them to protect themselves. Provide them not only with a deep understanding of specific skills and techniques to avoid becoming a victim, but capable of effectively applying them to avoid ever becoming the target. Unfortunately, many young women are unable to attend this course.

Partner up with us, become a sponsor and help empower this next generation by providing more opportunities for more of these young women. With your help we aim to ensure every daughter arrives to college that first day aware, trained, resilient and not alone.

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Get to know our instructors...

Who are they?

Empower Academy retains the best instructors in the world. We understand for decades the United States Army Special Forces (Green Berets) spend most of their careers overseas working with, mentoring and training our Partner Nations Forces. The skills and techniques taught by the Green Berets to our Partner Nations helped to shape Empower Academy's curriculum. Not only have they been teaching these techniques, but every instructor draws from real world experiences utilizing them. Remember we base everything on realism and relevance, we guarantee everything we teach has been tested and proven to be effective by your instructors.

Instructor Training Course (ITC) Certified

Not only is every instructor a Retired Green Beret but each one is also ITC certified. This means that not only do they bring decades of experience and knowledge to the classroom, but they also have successfully completed the accredited 32-hour training course that provides instruction on adult learning, instructor competencies, classroom strategies, communication skills, instructional delivery, use of technology in a classroom, and assessment of student learning outcomes. This is why we can say with confidence that Empower Academy retains the best instructors in the world.

EMPOWER ACADEMY MERCHANDISE

WE DONATE 100% TO THE ANGEL SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM

At Empower Academy, we are committed to providing the solution to this decades long crisis threatening our daughters at college campuses across the country. When you purchase any item from our store, Empower Academy donates 100% of the profits to the Angel Sponsorship Program.

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The Hard Target

The Hard Target is a digital haven where ideas come to life and conversations can flourish. From insightful articles on the latest trends and news on emerging threats, school security and the latest info on how not to become the target to thought-provoking pieces that delve into the heart of societal issues. We aim to provide a rich tapestry of content that resonates with you. Join us on this journey of discovery, where every article is a doorway to new insights and meaningful conversations.