Empower Martial Arts Academy

Empower Martial Arts Academy Adult Self-Defense & Martial Arts Programs, Kids Martial Arts Programs The Temple Building Formula, published in 2007 and Body Alert!

John R Butler
John Butler is one of the leading health, wellness and martial arts experts in the country; considered one of the most demanding people in his areas of disciplines. As a fitness coach, martial artist, and personal protection agent, John has a unique connection with his clients. He maintains that personal touch in empowering his clients to define and reach their personal goals, both p

hysical and psychological that stresses behavioral changes. John launched TriJohn Fitness Incorporated/Empower Martial Arts Academy with the goal of enhancing the mind, body, and spirit of his clients. Through all aspects of healthy living, he imparts to his clients a unique and inspiring philosophy that emphasizes the integration of fitness, self-defense and taking responsibility of their own personal protection. He also conducts specialized workshops which focus on Women’s Personal Safety and Hand to Hand Tactical Defense System for law enforcement and other high level security forces. John has over 30 years of combined fitness and martial arts, his accolades and accomplishments are as follows:

Empower Martial Arts Academy / CEO
Black Belt Martial Artist (Instructor)
Certified Personal Trainer and Fitness Coach
Departmental Criminal Justice System, Personal & Executive Protection Specialist
Elite Personal Safety System Certified Instructor (Independently Owned & Operated Licensee)
Street Combat Elite Team Member
Pambuan Arnis Filipino Martial Arts International
World Chin Na International
Kyusho Jitsu International

John is also a best selling author of Body Alert! Is Your Temple In Order?, (a revision to his first book) published in 2010. His books can be purchased online at Amazon.com. In addition to being a published author, he has also produced fitness DVDs. Although busy at his studio, Empower Martial Arts, currently located in Northern Virginia, John continues to travel the country where he provides Fitness Coaching, Martial Art Training and Hand to Hand Tactical Defense Workshops, Executive Protection and Seminars/Workshop on Women Personal Safety.

As I travel the world conducting women personal safety workshops from villages in Africa & back in the US to the ladies ...
09/13/2026

As I travel the world conducting women personal safety workshops from villages in Africa & back in the US to the ladies in red (you know who you are), they all share one common concern:

“Being Safe in a climate where the predators are becoming more brazen & ruthless!”

For more information on Women Safety Workshops, call us at:

434-260-JOIN or
703-980-4539

Here’s a Empower blast from the past:“Same Mission / Same Goal and Women Safety still rocks!”For more information on our...
09/08/2026

Here’s a Empower blast from the past:

“Same Mission / Same Goal and Women Safety still rocks!”

For more information on our Women Safety Program or to schedule a safety workshops, call 434-260- JOIN
Or visit:

Staffordmartialarts.com

http://youtu.be/5HTbwf95SaE

This introduction goes through a few techniques for women on how de...

A quick mat chat with Master John.
09/06/2026

A quick mat chat with Master John.

We’d like to congratulate yesterday’s testing candidates. James from our Junior Ninja Kids Program earned his white sas...
08/30/2026

We’d like to congratulate yesterday’s testing candidates.

James from our Junior Ninja Kids Program earned his white sash with a special acknowledgement to Ben for passing his previous test to get his yellow stripe.

Adults & Teens Program:

Mike from yellow sash to green sash,
CJ from no sash to white sash and
Silas from no sash to white sash.

Our brown belts Paul & Constantine were granted permission to observe front & center near the panel, as they were very instrumental in preparation for this beginner test which is also preparation for their 2027 black belt test!

We are all very proud of each of you, keep up your hard work and dedication.

To quote our brown belt, Paul - ““Don’t forget. You are here because you have earned it!””

For more information on our programs, see the ad below in the comments.

08/27/2026

At Empower Martial Arts, we teach our advanced students empty hand on stick disarm. We encourage our beginner students to train hard, stay the course and eventually and in time with consistency they will advance through the curriculum!

08/15/2026

We don’t forget to still have fun while we train!

08/11/2026

At Empower Martial Arts our special needs classes for the visual impaired are designed to reach our participants where they are in accordance with their physical abilities. We believe there is no greater wealth on the planet than to be of service to others.

At Empower Martial Arts, We are enhancing our business module by integrating AI and updating our website!https://staffor...
08/01/2026

At Empower Martial Arts, We are enhancing our business module by integrating AI and updating our website!

https://staffordmartialarts.com/

Join our TEAM EMPOWER community by training: “Anytime-Anywhere-Anyplace”
with our Online Courses! just imagine training with our team by clicking your desired course, ( although we highly recommend that you start at the beginner course to be familiar with the basic fundamentals)!

Courses: beginners, intermediate and advanced!

Call our AI receptionist 24/7 to be informed of our scheduling, Classes, Locations etc..

(434) 260-JOIN (5646)

Join TEAM EMPOWER !

07/27/2026

Seizing and controlling an opponent through joint manipulation.

See this technique slow motion and in real time. I tell my students to train techniques hundreds of times to get it just right that “one time“ if needed!

Address

3249 Jefferson Davis Highway , Suite 101
Stafford, VA
22554

Opening Hours

Monday 6:30pm - 9pm
Wednesday 3:30pm - 9pm
Friday 6:30pm - 8:15pm
Saturday 8am - 2pm

Telephone

+15406022836

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