Programs
Learn to protect yourself, how to counterstrike, ways to catch an arm in motion, ways to grab for control, and how to safely disarm the knife.
Learn tactically sound and legally defensible solutions to achieve the best possible outcomes from violent encounters with one or more attackers.
Learn proven functional tactics of deception, attacking, and countering to prevail in combat against one or more fully committed adversaries.
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The Unarmed Knife Defense Program is self-paced and the time it takes to complete varies. You don't need a background in martial arts, but previous experience typically fast-tracks the time frame.
The Knife for Self-Defense Trainer Program is easy to learn and teach. You don't need a background in weapons-based methods or martial arts, but previous experience typically fast-tracks the time frame.
The Tactical Knife Trainer Program is self-paced and the time it takes to complete varies. You don't need a background in weapons-based methods, but previous experience typically fast-tracks the time frame.
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"A prolific instructor and pioneer in the field of modern combatives, Tom is widely regarded as a tactical genius. I am forever grateful for his friendship and everything I learned in the last 20 years."
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