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Any self-defense training should not only include realistic weapon defense, but how to use them as well. You should never be unarmed. From pepper spray to sticks, knives, or even umbrellas, you should have something to use in case of emergency. Weapons used in the right way, with the right training, are a force multiplier.
There is nothing inherently bad about them, as they are nothing more than inanimate objects that are used to keep one safe.
Training with weapons allows you to learn to respect them and understand how they work.
We offer the following:
Basic Pacific Archipelago Combatives (PAC)- The foundation is Modern Arnis (Filipino Martial Arts starting with double sticks, single stick, knife, stick & knife, and finally empty hand training), with techniques from around the Pacific islands added to it. It goes back to "whatever works, use it". As this comes from Mr. Hoccheim (read my bio), the fluff and fat have been removed. It really is meant for practical use, not show.
Impact Weapons- Sticks, Axe Handles, Bats, Larger Flashlights, etc.
Knives and Edged Weapons- I believe that knife training is crucial for self-defense. You can take a much smaller person, with only a short amount of quality training, and make them safer. This is the case with weapons in general, but most especially the knife. Aside from a firearm, I believe the knife to be the single biggest force multiplier that one can properly learn to use. As with everything we teach, the material comes from military, law enforcement, and civilian sources. I believe this to be the most evident with knife training.
Kubaton- this is a small stick, not much longer than the fist, with a pointy end on one side. It is made for the purpose of striking an assailant and is quite effective in this task. It is based on the Japanese Yawara stick, which has been used by the Japanese Police for a very long time. Many cultures have some form of "palm stick" and use it with great effectiveness. I have used small flashlights in this manner as well.
Weapons of Opportunity/Improvised Weapons- we teach this during our short seminars and as part of the weekly class curriculum. What can you get your hands on? Use it.
Pepper Spray- Pepper Spray often gets a bad rap, but reality says that it is worth learning to use properly. Not only do I teach the MACE brand curriculum, but I am a fan of their products. I use them because the combination of pepper spray and tear gas, with a UV dye for identifying an attacker, is quite effective. It has been shown to work more than 80% of the time. It also gives you more distance from a threat, is non-lethal, legal in all 50 states, easy to learn to use, affordable, easy to conceal and carry.
PAC is a stand alone training program. Basic edged and impact weapons, kubaton, and weapons of opportunity will be included in the long term self-defense curriculum. More advanced training in edged and/or impact weapons will be an additional class specifically geared for their use.
Pepper Spray training is taught in one of two ways:
The 4.5 hour MACE Certification course (preferable)
A short introductory block of instruction with the longer self-defense training
If you have questions, please call me at (251)391-6295 or email tpmarshall1207@gmail.com
If you have questions, please call me at (251)391-6295 or email tpmarshall1207@gmail.com
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