Avital Zeisler is a world-renowned hand-to-hand combat expert who has transformed the lives of women from all walks of life. This includes everyone from Hollywood actors like Amanda Seyfried and Keri Russell, to corporate executives, and those struggling to overcome trauma. Avital began her exploration of self-defense to overcome the trauma associated with experiencing violence and sexual assault.
After studying abroad and teaching Krav Maga, Avital consulted with neuroscientists, military personnel, law enforcement officials, security specialists, psychologists and victims of abuse from around the world. Avital's dedication to helping others prevent, survive and overcome the trauma associated with violence and sexual assault led her to create The Soteria Method®—a unique practice of self-defense, fitness and self-discovery for women that arms practitioners with the tools to create, live, and protect a life they love. Over the years, Avital's mission of inspiring other women to embrace a holistic approach to self-defense has led to her recognition as a globally sought after personal security consultant and celebrity self-defense and fitness trainer. Avital is a Penguin Random House author and has shared her unique fusion of fitness and striking in her first book, Weapons of Fitness®.
She is also a keynote speaker and has spoken in front of thousands of people spreading her message of health, safety and empowerment. She has been featured on media outlets worldwide including The New York Times, GLAMOUR, ELLE, The Sunday Times and is a recurring security segment consultant for Fox News, Good Morning America, and the Today Show. She also does combat movement consulting for film/television and has prepared actors for shows including: The Americans (FX), The Blacklist (NBC), Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D (ABC) and more.
"I used Avital's training methods while shooting The Americans (FX). She is an incredibly inspiring teacher."
"I believe that every woman should learn the secrets behind Avital's training method."
"To prepare for my role as Liz Keen on The Blacklist (NBC), I was introduced to Avital. She helped me find the strength I didn't know I had."
Bored with your workouts? These unique striking inspired workouts will have you moving with meaning, feeling empowered, and getting toned. This is a whole different training experience! You’ll start noticing the difference within the first 30 days and inside of 12 weeks, you’ll be feeling stronger both mentally and physically.
Level 1 is a tactical fusion of bodyweight exercises with some of the most effective self-defense strikes. So not only will you be getting in shape, but the moves you learn can be further applied to self-defense training.
Striking 101 will cover the basics and fundamentals of striking technique. Whether you choose to apply this knowledge to further advance your self-defense training or striking inspired workouts, this guide will give you a step-by-step breakdown of how to build muscle memory.
To work towards the mission of equipping others with the tools to create, live, and protect a life they love, Avital has included her introduction to her signature Hard Target safety program. This intro guide will provide some of the most simple and effective tactics towards becoming a Hard target and developing Situational Awareness.
This guide can save your life!
Stay on track with the level one tracker. This simple, yet effective tracker will keep you organized, motivated and feeling accomplished as you strike (no pun intended) through each of your program milestones.
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Strike With Avital™ is a part of The Soteria Method® - a unique practice of self-defense, fitness, and self-discovery that arms its practitioners with the tools to create, live, and protect a life they love. The method offers multiple branches of products and services including published guides and books, digital software training solutions, events, and media consulting.
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