Seminars

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Level up your safety skills! Learn skills to stay safe in different situations.

This seminar focuses on staying safe and confident. Learn de-escalation tactics, situational awareness, and self-defense techniques to escape dangerous situations in an age-appropriate learning environment. Subjects covered will include proper positioning and blocking techniques against common attacks from both empty hand and bladed weaponry. This seminar is perfect for those who want to be prepared for anything!

Topics included, but not limited to:

  • relative positioning 
  • check and pass concepts
  • common angles of attack
  • reactionary gap drills

Knives are the most common threat in assaults. Understanding edged weapon defense can be crucial.

Refine your self-defense skills and equip yourself with practical strategies and tactics against a bladed threat.  Subjects covered will include proper positioning and blocking techniques against common attacks from both empty hand and bladed weaponry. This seminar will help you develop the skills and confidence to survive a knife encounter and apply effective counters under pressure.

Topics included, but not limited to:

  • introduction to use of force concepts
  • understand reaction time
  • basic knife self-defense patterns
  • understand relative positioning 
  • basic check and pass concepts
  • common angles of edged weapons attack countermeasures 
  • reactionary gap drills

Are you a Master, Instructor, Black Belt or Advanced Belt?  Make sure to join us for our FREE Tournament Judging Seminar following immediately. 

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Tournament Judging with Grandmaster Jeff Helaney, IX Dan President USKF

This seminar, led by GM Jeff Helaney, equips participants with the skills and knowledge to excel as tournament judges.

Key Areas of Focus:

  • Fair and Ethical Judging: GM Helaney will delve into principles of ensuring unbiased and consistent judging throughout a tournament.
  • Rules Mastery: Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the rules governing the competition, empowering them to make informed decisions.
  • Prioritizing Safety: GM Helaney will address crucial safety protocols to maintain a secure environment for competitors and attendees.
  • Mitigating Liability: The seminar will explore strategies to minimize legal risks associated with judging responsibilities.