Safety Suit Academy
Your Journey to Personal Excellence Starts Here
Mission Statement
Our mission is to create a sanctuary of strength and healing for women who feel overwhelmed, anxious, or unsafe. We empower them to reconnect with their inner calm, reclaim their personal power, and move through the world with confidence—through trauma-informed self-defense, nervous system regulation, and embodied practices that restore safety from the inside out.
About Us
At Safety Suit Academy, we believe that real safety goes beyond physical strength and martial arts techniques. Our founder’s personal experience taught us that even with years of training, one can still freeze in a moment of danger. It’s not about the lack of knowledge or skill, but about the body’s trust in its ability to act. This realization sparked a journey that goes beyond martial arts, delving into the understanding of trauma, nervous system healing, and the true essence of feeling safe from the inside out. We’re not just a martial arts academy; we’re a sanctuary where you learn to trust your body, heal from past traumas, and truly empower yourself. Safety Suit Academy is where you reclaim your sense of safety and confidence, and embark on a journey of personal growth.
What Sets Us Apart
What sets Safety Suit Academy apart is our holistic approach to personal safety and growth. We understand that real safety isn’t just about physical strength or knowing the right moves—it’s about your body trusting you to act when it matters most. Unlike traditional martial arts academies, we don’t just focus on physical training. We delve deeper, exploring the realms of trauma and nervous system healing. Our unique curriculum is designed to help you understand and overcome the body’s freeze response in moments of danger, enabling you to react effectively when it counts. At Safety Suit Academy, we don’t just teach martial arts—we empower you to trust your body, heal from past traumas, and build an unshakeable sense of safety and confidence from the inside out.
Our Services
In-Person Training Courses
Our in-person training courses are designed to provide hands-on experience in self-defense techniques. These courses are trauma-informed, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for all participants.
Online Training Courses
For those who prefer to learn at their own pace or from the comfort of their own home, we offer comprehensive online training courses. These courses cover the same material as our in-person training, but in a convenient digital format.
SafetyWith Journey
This is our flagship online course, designed to take you on a journey of personal growth and safety. The course covers a wide range of topics, from understanding trauma and the body’s freeze response, to practical self-defense techniques and strategies for building confidence.
Future Online Courses
We are constantly developing new online courses to meet the needs of our students. These courses will cover a variety of topics related to personal safety, trauma healing, and personal growth.
E-Book
Our e-book is a comprehensive guide to personal safety and self-defense. It covers everything from understanding the body’s freeze response, to practical self-defense techniques, to strategies for building confidence and overcoming trauma.
Workbook
Our workbook is designed to complement our e-book and online courses. It provides practical exercises and activities to help you apply what you’ve learned, track your progress, and deepen your understanding of the material.
Our Style
At Safety Suit Academy, our style is rooted in the transformation of fear into embodied confidence. We specialize in helping women who feel unsafe, anxious, or overwhelmed, guiding them from a state of powerlessness to one of calm, clarity, and control. Our approach is integrative, blending trauma-informed self-defense, nervous system regulation, and energy-based practices like Qi Gong and meditation. This unique blend of techniques allows us to create a space where protection meets presence, and fear transforms into freedom.
Our Experience
At Safety Suit Academy, our experience is both deep and diverse. Our founder, Margaret, is a certified trauma-informed self-defense and martial arts instructor, nervous system educator, and Qi Gong and meditation teacher. With over 40 years of experience in martial arts and personal transformation, Margaret brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to our academy. After a successful 30-year career in the video industry, she felt a deeper calling—to help others move beyond fear and survival mode into a life of embodied safety, presence, and purpose. This rich background and commitment to personal growth are what fuel our academy and set us apart. At Safety Suit Academy, you’re not just learning from an instructor—you’re learning from a seasoned expert who has dedicated her life to the art of personal transformation.
