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
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