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StrongerThan - Group Training & Workshops
Become StrongerThan you were...
While finding your confidence.
These trainings go beyond generic safety tips and fear-based talking points, focusing on the real situations, skills, and mindset shifts that actually matter. Choose the workshop that fits your group, your goals, and the skills you want to walk away with.
StrongerThan Fear
A self-defense workshop series
All workshops are a minimum of 2 hours unless otherwise noted
Workshops in this series may be scheduled privately or appear as a pop-up event near you!
Key Benefits:
Custom-built safety content tailored to each group, venue, and audience
Mix of informational sessions and hands-on skill-building, depending on the workshop
Real, practical tools — awareness, verbal de-escalation, technique, and more (where applicable)
Grounded in law enforcement experience and criminology/criminal justice education
Interactive format designed for real engagement, not just a boring lecture
Individual Event Registration (For pop-up events)
$25/person — pre-paid
$40/person — at the door
Business, Group, or Organization Booking
$85/hour (2-hour minimum)
+$40 travel fee for locations more than 15 miles from the StrongerThan Studio (Tempe, AZ)
Description:
My StrongerThan Fear workshops are built fresh for every group. Each event is shaped around the venue, the audience, and the situations that matter most to the people in the room — some are informational sessions covering awareness, mindset, and de-escalation, while others bring in hands-on techniques and skills you can actually practice.
Held at libraries, parks, local businesses, and community spaces, these workshops draw on real-world knowledge grounded in law enforcement experience and an education in criminology and criminal justice. It's practical, engaging, and built to leave you with real tools — not just talking points.
Defend for Life
2-hour workshop
Customized to prepare high school teens and college students
Key Benefits:
Content built specifically around the situations teen girls and young women actually face
Mix of informational sessions and hands-on skill-building, depending on the workshop
Real tools — boundary-setting, verbal de-escalation, and techniques that actually work
Grounded in law enforcement and criminology/criminal justice experience
Empowering, confidence-building format — not fear-based
Individual Registration (When students pay their own way)
$20/person — pre-paid
$35/person — at the door
Business, Group, or Organization Booking
$85/hour (2-hour minimum)
+$40 travel fee for locations more than 15 miles from the StrongerThan Studio
Description:
My Defend for Life Workshops are built specifically for teen girls and college-age women navigating situations that are uniquely relevant to them — parties and social pressure, dating and relationship red flags, dorm and apartment safety, walking to a car alone, and staying safe while going out with friends.
Depending on the session, you'll get informational content covering awareness, boundary-setting, and verbal tools for shutting things down before they escalate, along with hands-on techniques for the moments when you need to physically protect yourself. Grounded in real-world law enforcement and criminology/criminal justice experience, this isn't about fear — it's about walking away with practical, usable skills and the confidence to trust your instincts in the real world.
Group & Organization Discounts Available (15% off all workshops) —
educator, counselor, social worker, activist (political left), and civil rights organizations
*proof required when scheduling workshop.
Red Flags To Resolutions (LMT / Esthetician)
Reclaim your power in the treatment room.
Key Benefits:
Approved for 7 CE hours under NCBTMB for Arizona LMTs
Covers the history of provider safety specific to massage therapy
Situational awareness tailored to close-contact client interactions
Occupational safety concerns unique to LMT work
Advice and processes for reporting incidents to law enforcement as well as a functional understanding of Arizona Revised Statutes pertinent to provider safety.
Practical self-defense techniques and strategies for real confidence on the job
Description:
This 8-hour course, approved for CE credit (7 CE hours) under NCBTMB for Arizona LMTs, is built specifically for the realities of massage therapy work. We cover the history of provider safety within the field, situational awareness tailored to close-contact, one-on-one client interactions, and the occupational safety concerns unique to this line of work. From there, you'll learn practical techniques, skill concepts, and strategies to protect yourself — so you can keep doing the work you love, fully and confidently, without fear holding you back.
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Red Flags To Resolutions Class Reservation
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C. Kearney
I always thought my body type was just an inverted pear. Big shoulders, no waist and skinny bottoms. Your exercises have re-shaped my body. I never thought I would have a waist, hips and good legs! Thanks
Zoe Harrer
Came in for a self-defense session today and Chad was an absolute pleasure to work with, super stoked for my future sessions!
Sam F.
Chad is knowledgeable and easy to speak with about your fitness and nutritional goals. The women's classes are challenging and rewarding 🙌🏼 I always feel safe and comfortable during workouts.
Miranda Gonzalez
10/10 Amazing!! I was definitely nervous going in for my first session but Chad had such a comfortable environment all my nerves disappeared. He is a good blend of encouraging and pushing you to be your best self!
Ivy Be
Chad is beyond amazing! I can’t recommend him enough. He was able to help me lose weight ,build my confidence, and helped me with nutrition goals. He was always available to answer questions and even gave me the emotional boost I needed on days where my confidence wasn’t too high. Thank you Chad!
Vanessa Lozano
Chad was the first trainer who I felt comfortable with. I had previous trainers who I didn’t feel truly cared about my progress and only wanted to collect their money. Chad was super attentive & not only taught me about fitness but also mindset. When he saw I was doubting my ability to lift something he worked on my mindset. I still remember what he would tell me when working out to this day. He is patient and a great trainer. I would highly recommend him especially if you’re a beginner or want to find a trainer who truly cares about your progress & teaches you things you will continuously apply throughout your fitness journey. With this being said though… make sure you’re ready for a gooood workout. He will get you in the best shape!
Sarah Spearin
I had a great session with Chad! I was a tiny bit nervous b/c I have never had a personal trainer before, and I have some permanent orthopedic injuries on my left shoulder. Nothing acute and I can definitely do a lot now than in years past, but I also didn't know what to expect in a session with Chad. Well, I was put at ease instantly! Chad is a great teacher - very patient, provided great explanations and allowed me the chance to modify if something didn't feel right. He showed me some great TRX exercises, and some good intro self-defense moves using the punching bag. I felt like I had a good workout and felt the burn in all the right places! I am new to TRX, but now motivated to incorporate these into my regular workout routines. Even the punching bag wasn't as scary as it first appeared. I learned some nice functional moves that would be good to incorporate. Thank you Chad!!! I appreciate you and the time you spent with me!
Gabriella La Caria
When my husband and I decided to invest in a personal trainer, we did a lot of searching but found that Chad at Ember Athletics was the best fit for our schedule, location, budget, and goals. The gym is small but big enough to perform any workout with all necessary equipment and without the big gym chain crowds and intimidation. Chad is a great coach who is knowledgeable about the mind, body, and nutrition. He really cares about his clients and makes himself available outside of the gym because he is invested in having you achieve your goals. He is kind and a great motivator without being pushy or judgmental. My husband and I looked forward to our 8am morning workout routine three times a week at the studio where we would push hard, sweat hard, laugh hard and have great conversation. Chad gave us a solid foundation in kickstarting our health, nutrition, and fitness goals. We are super grateful that our time, money and energy was spent working with him. If you are looking to start investing in your health and fitness, make sure to bring water and towel and get ready to sweat because Chad at Ember Athletics is who you want to go to!
Kathleen K.
Chad was professional, knowledgeable and made the self defense and nutrition class fun! I own a business and have a team of women. Since we are all women, I thought a self defense class would be a good addition to our monthly training classes. I’m so glad to have found Chad. He was amazing! Definitely recommend.
Andrew P.
Chad is awesome! I did virtual coaching with him and he made it so convenient and easy that I felt he was right there with me through the workouts/meal planning. Chad is highly skilled and knowledgeable at what he does! He constantly checked in and tweaked my workouts based on my feedback. I’m excited to continue working with Chad!