This course is an advanced-level instructor development program based on the battle-proven Contemporary Jeet Kune Do system developed by Paul Vunak for U.S. military special operations and law enforcement units. It is designed to certify competent practitioners as instructors capable of teaching the RAT method to law enforcement, security professionals, and combative students in high-threat environments. RAT focuses on ending violent encounters within seconds through the systematic application of overwhelming aggression using the core tactical triad of Entry, Pressure, and Termination. The instructor course goes beyond skill execution and includes instructional methodology, scenario integration, student safety, legal articulation, and progressive training strategies. Participants will be taught how to teach, demonstrate, correct, and evaluate high-percentage gross motor techniques that perform reliably under duress. Emphasis is placed on developing an offensive mindset, integrating scenario-based learning, and fostering student confidence and survivability. Upon successfully completing all performance evaluations, teaching practicums, and written assessments, participants will receive a Rapid Assault Tactics Instructor Certificate that is valid for three years.

Key Topics Covered:

-Safety protocols and class control.

-Demonstrate mastery of RAT core principles: Entry, Pressure, and Termination.

-Teach students how to weaponize gross motor movements under high-stress conditions.

-Instruct and supervise drills involving eye jabs, groin shots, elbow destructions, headbutts, trapping, and ground termination.

-Develop and deliver lesson plans that include progressive intensity, scenario immersion, and legal/tactical context.

-Coach students through the transition between close-quarters combat's standing, clinch, and ground phases.

-Instill an offensive mindset in students while reinforcing legal, ethical, and tactical decision-making.

-Conduct safe, structured, realistic RAT training sessions using appropriate gear and supervision.

-Assess student performance and provide corrective feedback to ensure proficiency and safety.

-Manage training environments to minimize risk and optimize retention.

-If required, articulate use-of-force principles and instructional rationale in reports, evaluations, or courtroom settings.

Who Should Attend:

Experienced martial artists, defensive tactics instructors, law enforcement trainers, and military combatives professionals seeking to integrate RAT into their curriculum or receive formal instructor credentials.

Course Duration:

2 days (minimum 6 students).

Prerequisites:

Evidence of advanced martial arts training.