Fit and Fearless:

Don’t be Scared - Be Prepared - with Safe Landing Skills and Recovery Practice

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What Is Fit & Fearless?

Falls are one of the leading causes of injury among older adults, and nearly 50% report being unable to get up from the floor without assistance — a limitation that can lead to serious complications. The fear of falling often results in reduced physical activity and social participation, which contributes to a decline in strength, reaction time, and the ability to recover from balance losses — all of which increase the risk of future falls.

Fit & Fearless is an innovative, evidence-informed education and skills-based program that blends fall prevention and preparedness education with safe and scalable fall landing and recovery skills practice. This training is designed for older adults, individuals with Parkinson’s disease and other balance-related disorders, to help participants build confidence and resilience through the practice of safe falling and floor recovery skills.

Ready to Get Fit & Fearless?

We offer two ways to participate in Fit & Fearless, so you can build confidence and fall-preparedness skills at your own pace.

1:1 Intensive

A personalized 90-minute session with a physical therapist focused on fall risk assessment, safe floor recovery, and fall-landing techniques. Ideal for those who need individual attention or aren’t ready for group participation.
Cost: $250

Schedule: By appointment

Location: In your home, local senior center or Defensive Edge Martial Arts Studio in Wakefield

Senior Center Workshops:

This small-group beginner course (limited to 5 participants) is designed to help individuals reduce their risk of injury during falls while building confidence with both safe falling techniques and floor recovery strategies. The course is delivered in a single 2-hour, hands-on session.

Because participation involves getting on and off the floor, attendees should be able to perform these movements independently or with minimal assistance. If assistance is needed, participants are required to attend with a care partner who can provide support as needed.

Workshops are offered throughout the year at our partner senior centers, with schedules shared as they become available.

If you are interested in scheduling an intensive, attending a workshop, or hosting a workshop, please fill out the form below.

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