John GradenThe Black Belt Coach
Choose Your Battles Wisely
“Helping teams, organizations, and students build confidence, awareness, and communication skills to overcome life’s most challenging situations.”
“John is a fantastic speaker, and his sessions are
NOT your typical boring PowerPoint presentation.
I highly recommend him for any size organization.”
-Dan Mitchell, Pasco Economic Development Council
Turning Everyday Challenges Into Lasting Confidence
The Challenge
Students, teams, and community members often face tough situations without the skills to stay calm, confident, and in control.
Most people want to respond well—they’ve just never been taught how to execute under pressure.
The Solution
John Graden’s workshops teach people how to stay calm, think clearly, and communicate with confidence in any situation.
Through interactive training, participants build awareness, self-defense, and verbal skills that turn conflict into cooperation—creating safer, stronger, and more confident teams.
Colleges and High Schools
College can be stressful and isolating for new students out on their own for the first time.
John Graden will teach them situational awareness, verbal defense, strategic decision making, self-defense with confidence-building exercises.
Associations and Businesses
Improve cooperation, deal with complaints, think on your feet, learn how to be assertive, not aggressive and other skills that will help you and your team create a happier and healthier work enviroment.
Churches & Non-Profits
These workshops are ideal for church security, non-profit teams, volunteers, and employees, equipping them with the necessary skills to handle difficult scenarios with confidence and tact to turn conflict into cooperation.
Programs That Create Real Change
Interactive training designed to build confidence, awareness, and communication skills for real-world situations.
Safe Student Project
Helps students build awareness, confidence, and smart decision-making to stay safe and in control.
Rapid Confidence Course
Verbal Defense Training
Public Speaking Workshops
Helps individuals and teams overcome stage fright and deliver powerful, engaging presentations.
Active Shooter Response
Custom Self-Defense
Flexible programs designed for personal or organizational safety—tailored to your specific needs.
Real Estate Agent Safety & Self-Defense
Designed specifically for real estate professionals who meet clients alone. Learn how to recognize danger early, stay alert, and protect yourself in the first critical moments.
Hear What Our Satisfied Clients Have to Say
Get in Touch with John Graden
Have questions or want to schedule a workshop? Let’s connect.
John personally reviews every inquiry to help you find the right training for your group or organization.
