Home of the Safe Student Project.
Choose Your Battles Wisely
Learn Verbal Defense, Situational Awareness, and Strategic Decision-Making
Attending college is exciting, but it can also be stressful and isolating for new students out on their own for the first time. This one-hour session for incoming freshmen will teach essential skills for a successful college experience.
Students will learn to effectively communicate and de-escalate conflicts, stay alert to their surroundings, make informed decisions, resolve disputes calmly, and assess risks wisely.
These habits will help students thrive socially, emotionally, financially, physically, and academically throughout their college journey.
John Graden is a world-renowned speaker and trainer.
Who is this guy?
Well known as the martial arts Teacher of Teacher’s, John Graden’s renegade leadership style helped him to lead the martial arts school business into the modern age.
He is ready to teach that style of leadership to your organization, team, or you one-on-one!
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Past Clients
Teaching Public Speaking Skills at 2024 Grow Pasco Convention.
NAPMA Convention Keynote Speech in Orlando, FL.
Teaching Safe Student Seminar to University of South Florida Sorority.
"John is a fantastic speaker, and his session is NOT your typical boring PowerPoint. Highly recommend him for any size organization."
-Dan Mitchell, Pasco Economic Development Council
Public Speaking and Self-Defense Programs
Student Safety & Self-Defense Classes
The Safe Student Project combines strategic decision-making with self-defense skills to stay safe.
Students will develop a 'Mental Fight Plan' to increase awareness and control of their own lives.
They will learn how to develop rock-solid confidence through powerful communication skills, heightened mental awareness, and the self-defense skills to stay safe.
Verbal Defense
Transform conflict into cooperation with our powerful Verbal Defense Seminar.
This one-of-a-kind workshop provides the tools to gain control of any conversation or confrontation.
Whether you're facing a challenging coworker, a heated debate, or a potentially volatile situation, our expert-led sessions will equip you with the skills to navigate any conversation with finesse and resilience.
The induction ceremony for the Million Dollar Author Club in New York City.
Public Speaking Classes
75% of adults have a fear of public speaking. These exciting public speaking classes will give you the confidence and tools to deliver a knockout presentation and have fun instead of nervous fumbling.
Presenting with confidence in front of an audience of 1 to 10,000 will have a powerfully positive impact on your life and career.
Imagine if you and your team were all on the same page with the same training on delivering powerful presentations. Do you think that might be helpful?
Fear of public speaking doesn't have to be a permanent affliction.
This fun and interactive workshop offers solutions, activities, and the skills to overcome the anxiety and fear of public speaking.
Training is available for 1-on-1 or in groups.
Active Shooter Response
Prepare for the unexpected with our life-saving Active Shooter Response Seminar.
Gain the vital knowledge and skills needed to respond swiftly and effectively during high-stress situations.
Learn crisis communication, evacuation strategies, and self-defense techniques.
Custom Self-Defense Classes
John Graden offers customizable classes. Whether you seek personal empowerment or organizational safety, we've got you covered.
Benefit from our flexible options and gain the knowledge and skills necessary to protect yourself and others. Take charge of your safety with our personalized self-defense classes.
Realtor® Self-Defense Classes
When part of your job description is meeting strangers in an empty property, you MUST be equipped mentally and physically to protect yourself.
No safety app or dialing 911 is going to help you in the critical first 15 seconds of danger.
Empower your real estate team with essential safety and self-defense skills.
This custom workshop offers hands-on training in situational awareness, effective communication, and physical techniques to handle challenging situations confidently. Find Out More...
