Train the Trainer Certification Program

Recognizing the true mission of Soul Punch has been the most transforming of my experience. Soul Punch is designed for women to train and learn self defense techniques but it is also allows you to have independence (creatively creating entrepreneurship), learn valuable skills, motivate change, inspire growth, and significantly enables you to build self-confidence.

Throughout your training, you quickly understand that Soul Punch was created out of necessity to help other women protect themselves and others. Yet, the most inspiring aspect was knowing that the founder, Gloria Marcott, has walked the difficult path so others can be protected. Gloria reminds us of our inner strengths to get through the difficult times, to support one another on this journey, and to empower those who didn't think they had it in them. Lastly, but importantly, the program creates discipline to show up for yourself so you can show up for others. Soul Punch brings more than I initially knew but I am grateful for this opportunity to support other women to feel confident and empowered!

As an abuse survivor and feminist, I've been enraged and so very disheartened by the gender-based violence in our world. Soul Punch provided an answer. In the past, I've trained in martial arts and self-defense, which was profoundly empowering, but it's not a path for everyone, and there are complex dynamics in most dojos for women. I've wanted to teach self defense to women, girls and the LGBTQIA community seemingly for ever, but I lacked the confidence, coach, community, and curriculum. Enter Gloria Marcott and her award-winning women's safety and self-defense program, Soul Punch. The curriculum is absolutely stellar. Gloria has curated a program based on her nearly 20 years in law enforcement, including as a master trainer, into an evolved approach to women's safety that can be learned and taught by everyday women, without martial arts experience. And the integration of advanced, non-lethal, smart safety technology is a game-changer. Gloria is also a visionary, with an audacious goal of training ONE MILLION women will turn around and train FIVE MILLION women. So we can walk safely and confidently on the planet to go about our lives and do what we love without fear. And there's more... Gloria has specifically built Soul Punch so that each trainer runs their own small business to generate sustaining income to cover expenses and more. And then there's the growing community of transformational trainers supporting, networking, sharing victories and overcoming challenges together. I'm mostly a lone wolf and steer away from groups, but this one is different. It's a powerful sisterhood. If this stirs your soul, then join us!

Gloria is the best if the best! Soul punch has offered me a way to give to my community of women in a way I could have not dreamed of. Being part of Soul Pumch is an honor and a mission.

Finding Gloria has been my answer to making a huge career change. I’ve been looking for a meaningful path where I can be a beacon of hope to women, girls and the LGBTQIA community. She’s my inspiration and I am grateful she has built Soul Punch. The community is built of diverse backgrounds with one desire; personal safety. Thank you Glo for this opportunity

Soul Punch is so much more than a self-defense program — it’s a movement, and being part of it has truly changed me. I joined because I met Gloria Marcott at a conference we were both speaking at. She was the keynote, and commanded the room of almost 200 people. To this day, I remember the moves she had us do, and that was before I became one of her trainers. I wanted to feel safer and stronger and empower women, but what I gained went far beyond that. I found confidence, clarity, and a deeper connection to my own power.

Through Soul Punch, I learned to trust my instincts, set boundaries without hesitation, and carry myself with confidence in every space I enter. Each class has given me not just physical skills, but powerful internal shifts — moments of realization that reminded me how capable and resilient I truly am. My wins weren’t just about strength; they were about belief in myself.

What inspires me most is knowing that by showing up, I’m part of something bigger. We aren’t just learning together — we’re changing safety for women and young girls. I’ve seen firsthand how Soul Punch empowers women to step into their strength, and I’m proud to be part of a community that is paving the way for others to do the same.

I love Soul Punch because it has changed how I see myself and how I move through the world. If you’re looking for a space that will help you feel empowered, prepared, and confident — this is it. Soul Punch helped me step into my power, and I truly believe it can do the same for every woman who walks through the door.