Master Fred Bargiacchi – Empowerment Mastery Academy
Empowerment Mastery Academy Empowering Children, Parents & Educators for Over 43 Years
Empowering Communities for Over 43 Years
Leadership • Life Skills • Real-World Confidence

Transforming lives through Focus, Confidence, Self Defense, Mindset & Fitness.

For more than four decades, Master Fred Bargiacchi has helped children, parents, and educators build the skills they need to thrive at home, in school, and in life.

  • ✓ Age-appropriate systems for preschool, elementary, middle, and high school.
  • ✓ Clear tools for parents and teachers to reinforce skills every day.
  • ✓ Flexible options: coaching, live events, and on-demand courses.
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Serving schools, preschools, youth organizations, and families with customizable Empowerment Plans built around the five core formulas.

Who We Serve

Programs for Schools, Families & Youth Organizations

Empowerment Mastery Academy is designed to support the full circle of a child’s world—students, parents, teachers, and community leaders.

Schools & Preschools

In-school programs, assemblies, and series that help students build focus, confidence, and safety skills while supporting teachers with practical tools they can use immediately in the classroom.

Parents & Families

Workshops, challenges, and coaching that give parents simple, repeatable strategies to improve listening, routines, and self-confidence at home—without power struggles.

Youth Groups & Organizations

Custom empowerment events for Girl Scouts, faith groups, community centers, and sports teams focused on self-esteem, leadership, and personal safety.

Programs

Choose Your Empowerment Pathway

Every program connects to three powerful pillars—Coaching, Events, and Courses—giving you the flexibility to build the right mix of support for your family, school, or organization.

Each Empowerment Formula is delivered by Master Fred Bargiacchi and his dedicated team, using age-appropriate systems that bring focus, confidence, safety, mindset, and fitness to life in ways that truly make an impact.

Our programs can be delivered through school assemblies, short courses, multi-week series, ongoing classes, and parent or teacher workshops—so you can create an Empowerment Plan that fits your goals, your schedule, and your community.

Coaching Events Courses
Preschool & Early Elementary

The Focus Formula™

A step-by-step system that helps young children follow directions, build routines, and stay engaged in learning—without constant reminders.

Structure & routines Listening skills Self-control
Coaching Events Courses
Ideal for preschools, early elementary classrooms, and parents who want calmer home routines.
Elementary

The Confidence Formula™

Practical tools for kids to handle setbacks, speak up respectfully, and believe in their ability to grow, improve, and contribute.

Self-belief Resilience Positive habits
Coaching Events Courses
Perfect for school-day workshops, after-school programs, and family empowerment events.
Middle & High School

The Self Defense Formula™

A safety-first framework that blends awareness, boundary-setting, and simple physical skills taught in a supportive, age-appropriate way.

Awareness & prevention Clear boundaries Practical techniques
Coaching Events Courses
Offered as school assemblies, PE collaborations, youth workshops, and special events.
Parents, Teachers & Teens

Mindset & Fitness Formulas™

Support for the adults and older students who lead by example—covering mindset, stress, and simple fitness strategies that fit real life.

Mindset tools Stress management Healthy habits
Mindset Management Formula™: Coaching Events Courses
The Fitness Formula™: Coaching Events Courses
Delivered through workshops, coaching sessions, and online or hybrid learning.
Master Fred Bargiacchi standing in front of the American flag
Empowering for Over 43 Years
About the Founder

Master Fred Bargiacchi

Founder of Empowerment Mastery Academy • Master Instructor • Mentor to Parents, Teachers & Youth Leaders

For over four decades, Master Fred has dedicated his life to helping children, teens, and adults build the core skills that matter most: focus, confidence, safety, resilience, and self-leadership. Through American Self Defense & Fitness Center and now Empowerment Mastery Academy, he has guided thousands of families, students, and educators on their journey to becoming stronger—on the mat, in the classroom, and in life.

His work brings together proven systems like The Focus Formula™, The Confidence Formula™, The Self Defense Formula™, Mindset Management Formula™ and The Fitness Formula™ into clear, empowering pathways that schools, preschools, youth organizations, and families can use every day.

  • • 43+ years teaching focus, confidence, and self-defense skills.
  • • Experience with preschools, K–12 schools, community programs, and parent workshops.
  • • Passionate about building stronger, safer, more confident communities—one student and one family at a time.
Why EMA

Why Empowerment Mastery Academy & Master Fred?

Empowerment Mastery Academy brings together more than 43 years of teaching, thousands of students, and a family of proven systems under one roof.

When you work with Master Fred Bargiacchi and Empowerment Mastery Academy, you’re not just booking a one-time class—you’re partnering with a seasoned educator and mentor who understands how to reach kids, support parents, and make life skills stick.

Over 43 Years of Experience

Decades of real-world teaching with children, teens, and adults in focus, confidence, self-defense, and life-skills training.

Whole-Community Approach

Programs designed to connect students, parents, teachers, and community leaders—so everyone works together toward the same goals.

Custom Empowerment Plans

Every school, group, or family is unique. We’ll help you choose the right mix of formulas, format, and schedule to meet your needs.