Personal Safety & Self-Defense Instructor Training - CAQ Level 2
Advance your instructor training by learning to teach practical weapon-defense skills and design higher-level self-defense programs.
20-Hour Instructor Training Path
Weapon-Defense Instruction Focus
CAQ Level 1 Prerequisite Required
Practical Skills Evaluation
Certification Included
CAQ Level 2 is the next certification step after CAQ Level 1 and focuses on validating an instructor trainee’s ability to teach effective self-defense skills for weapon-based attack scenarios.
This course is designed to strengthen physical skills instruction, improve teaching competency, and help trainees design realistic personal safety and self-defense training programs for a range of participant needs.
Led by Tim Rochford of EmpowerUSA, Level 2 combines study materials, practical assessment, exam completion, and program design work to help instructors continue progressing through the EmpowerUSA credential sequence.
Quick overview of how this webinar works
Credential
Certification provided upon completion (EmpowerUSA)
Enroll in This Course
On-Demand
Full Course Access
Full access to course instructions, training materials, exam packet, practical guidelines, and program design requirements for CAQ Level 2.
- Course access and materials are delivered by EmpowerUSA after purchase.
- Access instructions will be sent via email.
What you will gain
Teach Weapon-Defense Skills
Learn, practice, improve, and demonstrate self-defense skills intended for various types and methods of weapon attack scenarios.
Strengthen Instructional Competency
Improve the ability to teach physical self-defense skills using verbal coaching, physical demonstration, observation, and corrective methods.
Adapt Training to Participant Needs
Learn how to modify and deliver practical self-defense instruction for participants with different characteristics, abilities, and personal or professional needs.
Design Advanced Training Programs
Develop the ability to design realistic and effective personal safety and self-defense programs for individuals, groups, and organizations.
Continue Instructor Progression
Build confidence, capability, and readiness to progress through the EmpowerUSA instructor credential pathway.
Included in This Course
Course Completion Instructions
Includes CAQ Level 2 course completion instructions and materials needed to understand the training sequence and requirements.
Training Manual Addendum
Includes the CAQ Level 2 training manual addendum and related training guidance. Foundational online materials are referenced from the earlier course path.
Technique and Exam Materials
Includes supplemental technique instructional videos, physical instruction exam packet, and practical exam guidelines packet.
Program Design Assignment
Includes assignment instructions for designing a personal safety and self-defense training program for potential participant groups.
Completion Options
Supports live in-person, live virtual, or live virtual plus video submission options depending on the course completion pathway used by EmpowerUSA.
Course Delivery
Course content and access are provided by EmpowerUSA after purchase.
Instructor
Tim Rochford
MS, Exercise Science
Tim Rochford is the founder of EmpowerUSA and a longtime personal safety, self-defense, and fitness educator. He has trained individuals, corporations, and organizations since 1984, holds advanced martial arts and fitness credentials, and has developed multiple instructor certification and continuing education programs.
Who This Is For
Instructor trainees who have completed CAQ Level 1 and want to advance into weapon-defense teaching, practical evaluation, and higher-level personal safety and self-defense program design.
Level: Advanced
Completion of Personal Safety & Self-Defense Instructor - CAQ Level 1 is required prior to purchasing and starting CAQ Level 2.
FAQs
Is there a prerequisite for CAQ Level 2?
Yes. Completion of Personal Safety & Self-Defense Instructor - CAQ Level 1 is required before purchasing and taking CAQ Level 2.
What does CAQ Level 2 focus on?
CAQ Level 2 focuses on teaching practical and effective physical self-defense skills for weapon-based attack scenarios and designing appropriate personal safety and self-defense training programs.
What course completion options are available?
Completion options include live in-person, live virtual, and live virtual plus video submission, depending on the format used by EmpowerUSA.
How is completion evaluated?
Instructor trainees are evaluated through an objective multiple-choice exam, practical skills performance, and successful completion of the personal safety and self-defense course design assignment.
How long does the course take to complete?
The estimated completion time is 20 hours, including study, video review, exam work, practical skills training, testing, and the program design assignment.
Do these courses need to be taken in a specific sequence?
Yes. EmpowerUSA requires the courses to be purchased separately and completed in sequence: Foundations first, then CAQ Level 1, and then CAQ Level 2.
