

TRAINER CERTIFICATIONS
Adding Pretty Deadly Trainer to your skillset
brings more than just badass.
For fitness and martial arts professionals
who want to make a positive impact on their clients' lives and a powerful investment in their communities.
Self Defense Trainer
Pretty Deadly Self Defense Trainer Certification course is a 6-day online + live training that includes both theory and practice.
Online sessions cover methodology, psychology, trauma awareness and support training, along with marketing and how to adapt Pretty Deadly to your fitness or martial arts practice.
Live sessions cover techniques and CBT exercises designed to fast-track your clients' confidence levels.
CIMSPA: 10 CPD
NASM: 1.9 CEU
AFAA: 15 CEU
ISSA: 20 Hrs
30 Hours | 6 Modules | 360 Support
Hybrid Live + Online
Online Coach
Whether you're supplementing your income or working towards full personal trainer certifications, becoming a Pretty Deadly Online Coach can be the perfect side gig with a positive community impact.
Classes you teach can be planned around your schedule, while helping to empower everyone you reach. Online Coach Certification counts towards full Self Defense Trainer Certification. Jumpstart your career in fitness!
PT Certification not required
Counts towards Trainer reqs
Flexible hours & trainer support
12 Hours | 5 Modules | 360 Support
Online only
Community Guide
Perfect for high school and university students, Pretty Deadly Community Guide Certification gives you leadership skills, techniques and workshop formats for leading informal training sessions based on the moves in our app.
An interactive online course, Community Guide Certification course includes a deeper dive into the Pretty Deadly philosophy and methodology, why it works and how you can use it to support your own community of kick-ass women.
Martial arts skills not required
Counts towards Trainer reqs
Can lead workshops anywhere
8 Hours | 2 Modules | 360 Support
Online only

METHODOLOGY
Learn why Pretty Deadly works

TECHNIQUES
Learn how to teach the techniques

SAFETY
Guiding clients through best practices

LEADERSHIP
Gaining client trust by dynamic leadership

SUPPORT
Soft skills to help clients transition to membership




Help your clients reach their full potential


Corporate Clients






NOT SURE WHERE TO START? We can help.
We believe in celebrating what you do right. We want you to shift your mindset from fighting and fear to movement and connection. If you have questions about how to get started with online courses, live classes or you're ready to add Pretty Deadly to your fitness or martial arts practice, we're here to help. We are a social impact company and our core values influence our entire process. Contact us to find out how we can help you grow.
Welcome to Pretty Deadly.
WHAT WE ARE NOT:
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Fear-driven
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Competitive
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Complicated
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Combative
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MMA, BJJ or Krav Maga
The skills learned in the certification course have really boosted my confidence as a coach and empowered me to reflect upon and reconnect with my 'Why', reigniting my passion for the work that I do.
- Karis M.,
Personal Trainer, Certified Self Defense Trainer • London
