About Me…

First, let me introduce myself,

 My name is Tracey Cardella, and I am a confident women who loves life.  I am a mother, wife, sister, friend, and confidant.  I am proud to say that I am a Situational Self-Defense Guru with a passion for teaching and advocating for people to be in complete control in every aspect of life – confidently, positively, and unapologetically. 

 I work full time and I also run my own business here at Fight4U. I have had the opportunity to work with people from all walks of like – some who have unfortunately have experienced traumatic events, and others who are proactively looking not only to prepare to defend themselves, but to avoid and prevent an altercation or provocation altogether.

I want everyone who I work with to know that I refuse to live in fear and panic, and I have been fortunate enough to spend my time energetically helping others to overcome their fears and anxieties. I love to spend time working with others on what it takes to believe in themselves, at any age and at any time in their lives.

Why go through life feeling scared, anxious, and frustrated with yourself? 

 Let me work with you and teach you the skills needed to stay in control, regain control, and never lose control of yourself, your awareness, and your surroundings.

 Empowering each and every person to know their worth and value is a skill that I intend for each client to achieve in order to live the life they deserve. I work with all institutions – large and small.  Some examples are universities, schools (elementary through secondary institutions), hospitals, health care agencies, private companies, etc.

 I work with large groups, small groups, and individuals developing specific modules and systems to meet the needs of the group and/or individual.

 I offer in person and virtual options (not as intimate) and you can come to my place or I can come to yours!

Find our services here.

Some of the things I am proud of that have lead me on this amazing journey to support, empower, educate, and instill confidence:

  • I am the founder and Lead instructor of Fight4U, LLC.  I focus on educating, training, and coaching everyday situational awareness mindfulness, basic and advanced self-defense training.  

    • I have been a victim advocate for 23 years working with victims of all backgrounds, socio-economic statuses, and all walks of life. I am the lead and primary Victim Advocate in the Department of Special Services at The University of Pennsylvania.

    • I worked as a Victim Advocate in the State of NJ primarily dealing with high profile crimes.

    • I am the Self-Defense Program Coordinator at The University of Pennsylvania – responsible for developing, training, and implementing the Universities self-defense system.

    • I am a certified instructor and Trainor with R.A.D. teaching women, children and men. R.A.D. ( Rape Aggression Defense) is a nationally recognized  certified  self-defense System. 

    • I have worked as a child counselor, as a therapist and an advocate.

    • I work very closely on the investigation side of crimes and works as a liaison with several resources to support, guide and empower those impacted by crime.

    • I am also knowledgeable in criminal proceedings, as well as restraining order procedures.

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