TALK-FIGHT-SHOOT COURSES

TALK-FIGHT-SHOOT COURSES

Gun Theory

AVERTING VIOLENCE

Situational Awareness and Threat Recognition

This course empowers individuals to enhance their personal safety by developing situational awareness and recognizing pre-attack behaviors across various settings. Whether navigating crowded public spaces, working in confined environments, or traveling alone, participants will learn how to identify potential threats, make informed decisions, and respond effectively to ensure their safety and the safety of others.

Develop Heightened Situational Awareness

Identify Pre-Attack Indicators and Behavioral Cues

Environmental Scanning and Threat Identification

Proactive Decision-Making in High-Risk Situations

Case Studies and Scenario-Based Exercises

Avoiding, Escaping, and Evading Violence

This course empowers individuals to enhance their personal safety by developing situational awareness and recognizing pre-attack behaviors across various settings. Whether navigating crowded public spaces, working in confined environments, or traveling alone, participants will learn how to identify potential threats, make informed decisions, and respond effectively to ensure their safety and the safety of others.

Threat Detection

Avoidance and Escape Tactics

Evasion Techniques and Procedures

Cover and Concealment

Case Studies and Scenario-Based Exercises

De-Escalating and Defusing Violence

This course provides participants practical techniques and strategies for de-escalating conflicts and defusing potentially violent situations in open and confined environments. Participants will learn to recognize early signs of aggression, use effective communication to reduce tensions and maintain personal safety while managing challenging interactions.

Active Listening and Empathy Tactics

Building Trust and Rapport

Assessing and Managing Volatile and Emotional Situations

Handling Aggression and Verbal Threats

Case Studies and Scenario-Based Exercises

COMBATIVES

Fight Theory

Master the Art of Tactical Defense Elevate your combat skills with cutting-edge strategies designed for security professionals, law enforcement, and military personnel. This advanced training module covers high-intensity scenarios, enhancing your ability to neutralize threats effectively.

Close-Quarter Combat Techniques

Weapon Retention & Disarmament

Dynamic Threat Response

Team-Based Tactical Movements

Scenario-Based Live Drills

Unarmed Combatives

This course introduces participants to the fundamental techniques of unarmed combatives, empowering them to protect themselves in open and confined environments. Designed for beginners, the training focuses on practical, easy-to-learn methods for defending against threats, escaping dangerous situations, and regaining control during physical confrontations.

Situational Awareness and Threat Recognition

  Striking Techniques

Trapping and Energy Drills

Defensive Maneuvers)

Managing and Controlling Stress

Legal and Ethical Consideration

Stick and Knife Combatives

Learn the basic principles of baton usage for defense and compliance. This course covers foundational baton techniques and legal considerations for law enforcement and security professionals.

Baton Strikes and Defensive Tactics

Legal Use-of-Force Guidelines

Baton Control Techniques

Defensive Mindset

Practical Application Scenarios

Rapid-Assault Tactics (RAT)

Rapid Assault Tactics (RAT) is a highly effective self-defense system designed for real-world encounters. Developed by Paul Vunak, RAT combines speed, simplicity, efficiency, and adaptability, enabling users to dominate and neutralize threats quickly in dangerous, high-stress environments. Developed for military and law enforcement professionals, this system has been adapted for civilian use, emphasizing rapid neutralization of threats.

Principles of Entry, Pressure, and Termination

Bridging the Gap and Closing Distance

Effective Striking Techniques

Ground Defense and Recovery Tactics

Legal and Ethical Considerations

Self Defense for Women

The Advanced Edged and Impact Weapon Combatives course is designed for those who have mastered the basics and are ready to develop advanced tactical weapon skills. This course offers in-depth training in offensive and defensive techniques using knives, sticks, and other impact weapons, preparing you for high-stakes, close-quarters combat situations.

Precision Weapon Strikes and Counters

Blade Awareness and Tactics

Weapon Transition Techniques

Multiple Attacker Defense

Practical Application Scenarios

FIREARMS

Gun Theory

This course is designed for individuals interested in understanding the principles of firearm operation, ballistics, and tactical application. It provides a strong foundation in gun safety, mechanics, and effective shooting strategies, making it ideal for beginners and those looking to refine their knowledge.

Firearm Safety and Handling

Understanding Ballistics and Ammunition

Shooting Stances and Grip Techniques

Tactical Engagement & Defensive Shooting

Legal and Ethical Considerations in Firearm Use

PISTOL MARKSMANSHIP

This NRA-certified course teaches the basics of pistol handling, shooting techniques, and firearm safety. It’s designed for beginners or anyone looking to strengthen their foundational shooting skills.

Pistol Safety and Handling

Shooting Positions and Techniques

Marksmanship Fundamentals

Range Safety and Live-Fire Drills

Practical Application Scenarios

Pistol Gunfighting

Learn the essentials of close-quarters gunfighting with a pistol. This course focuses on defensive shooting techniques, fast draws, and engaging multiple threats in a real-world combat environment.

Close Quarters Battle (CQB) Tactics

Rapid Draw and Fire Techniques

Shooting Under Stress

Multiple Attacker Engagement

Practical Application Scenarios

Situational Awareness and Threat Recognition

This course empowers individuals to enhance their safety by developing situational awareness and recognizing pre-attack behaviors across various settings. Whether navigating crowded public spaces, working in confined environments, or traveling alone, participants will learn how to identify potential threats, make informed decisions, and respond effectively to ensure their safety and the safety of others.

Develop Heightened Situational Awareness

Identify Pre-Attack Indicators and Behavioral Cues

Environmental Scanning and Threat Identification

Proactive Decision-Making in High-Risk Situations

Case Studies and Scenario-Based Exercises

Avoiding, Escaping, and Evading Violence

This course empowers individuals to enhance their safety by developing the ability to avoid, escape, and evade potentially violent situations. Participants will learn how to assess controlled and uncontrolled environments to determine the best options for avoiding, escaping, and evading threats of violence, whether in public or private spaces.

Threat Detection

Avoidance and Escape Tactics

Evasion Techniques and Procedures

Cover and Concealment

Case Studies and Scenario-Based Exercises

De-Escalating and Defusing Violence

This course provides practical techniques, tactics, and strategies for de-escalating conflicts and defusing potentially violent situations. Participants will learn to recognize early signs of aggression, use effective communication to reduce tensions, and maintain personal safety while managing challenging interactions.

Psychology of Aggression and Conflict Escalation

Assessing and Managing Volatile and Emotional Situations

Active Listening, Empathy, Rapport, Trust, Influence, and Persuasion Skills

Behavioral Influence Stairway Model Applications

Case Studies and Scenario-Based Exercises

COMBATIVES

Fight Theory

This course is designed to provide participants with the foundational theory and principles of armed and unarmed combatives, focusing on understanding practical applications for personal defense against violence. Participants will learn concepts of predatory violence, pre-attack behaviors, situational awareness, and how the body responds to threats as the basis for understanding effective tactics and techniques.

Situational Awareness and Pre-Attack Behaviors

 Fighting Ranges and Angles of Attack

Timing and Distance Considerations.

Armed and Unarmed Combatives Concepts

Use-of-Force and Self-Defense Laws

Unarmed Combatives

This intensive course in unarmed combatives provides participants with a comprehensive foundation in practical, real-world hand-to-hand combat skills. The curriculum blends fundamental theory with dynamic application across all combat ranges. Students will develop awareness, adaptability, and the ability to transition seamlessly between fighting distances and tactics.

Fighting Measures, Distancing, Positioning, and Footwork.

Fighting Ranges and Angles of Attack

Timing and Distance Considerations.

Hand Strikes and Kicking

Trapping and Locking

Clinching and Ground Fighting

Stick and Knife Combatives

This comprehensive course offers a modern, combat-effective system of edged and impact weapon methods seamlessly integrating with empty-hand combatives. Drawing from Filipino martial arts (FMA), military combatives, and law enforcement defensive tactics, the course trains participants in the essential skills to fight with and against sticks and knives in real-world engagements. Through structured progression, students will learn to read, measure, manipulate timing, control distance, and attack from multiple angles across all fighting ranges—including striking, trapping, clinching, and ground engagement. The course strongly emphasizes weapon-to-weapon, weapon-versus-empty-hand, and transition drills to ensure readiness in chaotic, high-stress encounters.

Weapon Attributes, Characteristics, and Handling.

Weapon Ranges, Spatial Control, Closing, and Creating Distance Safely.

Timing and Counter-Timing, Intercepting, Evading, and Disrupting Attacks.

Trapping, Limb Control, Immobilization, Deflections, Checks, Parries, and Disarms.

Weapon Retention, Transfers, and Transitions Between Stick, Knife, and Empty Hands.

Rapid Assault Tactics (RAT)

Rapid Assault Tactics (RAT) is a combative course based on Contemporary Jeet Kune Do principles, which Paul Vunak developed and taught for special operations and law enforcement units. This battle-proven system is designed to end a violent encounter in seconds through a sequence of overwhelming aggression using the core tactical triad of Entry, Pressure, and Termination.

Principles of Entry, Pressure, and Termination

Bridging the Gap and Closing Distance

Effective Striking Techniques

Ground Defense and Recovery Tactics

Legal and Ethical Considerations

Self Defense for Women

This dynamic and reality-based course is tailored specifically for female participants seeking effective, no-nonsense protection strategies. The course emphasizes "Escape to Gain Safety"—a tactical mindset that trains women to disable an attacker using quick, aggressive strikes to the most vulnerable areas of the human body: the eyes, throat, groin, and shin.

“Escape to Gain Safety” Mindset

Vital Target Focus

Hand Strikes and Elbows

Low-Line Kicks and Knees

Clinch and Ground Escape Tactics

FIREARMS

Gun Theory

This course provides participants with basic firearms safety, handling, marksmanship, and gunfighting theory and principles. It focuses on understanding practical applications for gun defense against lethal threats of violence. Participants will learn concepts of predatory violence, pre-attack behaviors, situational awareness, compliance, use of force, and how the body responds to threats as the basis for understanding effective tactics and techniques.

Predatory Violence and Pre-Attack Behaviors

Situational Awareness and the Cooper Color Code

OODA Loop and Action Versus Reaction

Gun Safety, Handling, Marksmanship, and Tactical Concepts

Legal and Ethical Considerations

Pistol Marksmanship

The Pistol Marksmanship course is designed for individuals new to pistols or wanting to refresh their fundamental pistol skills. The course covers safety essentials, gun handling, basic shooting techniques, marksmanship, maintenance, storage, and building confidence in firearm use. This course qualifies for Missouri or Kansas concealed carry permits.

Gun Safety and Handling Procedures

Marksmanship Fundamentals

Shooting Positions and Techniques

Range Safety and Live-Fire Drills

Use-of-Force and Self-Defense Laws

Pistol Gunfighting

The Pistol Gunfighting course is designed to introduce participants to proactive and reactive gunfighting techniques and tactics. This course goes beyond basic pistol handling and marksmanship and is designed for experienced shooters. Students will learn how to engage threats based on distance, angle, and timing considerations in close, medium, and distance encounters, based on who has the initiative.

Proactive Versus Reactive Gunfighting

Body Alarm Response

Gun Failure Management

Shooting on the Move

Practical Application Scenarios