How To Shot Imminent Danger - The First Step In Defensive Tactics Training

Defensive Tactics require physical techniques to prevail over an attacker as well as informed awareness skills to spot a threat even before it manifests. Studies have shown the typical behaviors that are preemptive in criminal attacks.Defensive Tactic training equips you to recognize this process so that you can act before the attack begins and you become the victim.

The difference between knowing you are in danger and being taken by surprise can save your life. That makes this first step in defensive tactics training a vital one.

THREAT ASSESSMENT: RECOGNIZE THE RED FLAGS

In our studies of criminal attacks using footage from street attacks, surveillance videos, and prison culture we have recognized a specific pattern in criminal behavior. Our programs in real world training show our clients the five step “staging” process associated with violent attacks such as robbery, assault, homicide, rape and others. By knowing how to recognize the tell-tale signs of an upcoming attack you are able to avoid a majority of attacks. This aspect is often overlooked in training by many.

PREPAREDNESS

Tactical training courses for civilians help you learn –

·         The typical methods a violent criminal uses in preparing for an assault

·         The behavioral and physiological cues that manifest in any individual who is planning to attack you.

·         Implementing a escape/evade plan if available

·         Development of skillsets in multiple combative ranges for immediate response

This is an integral part of defensive tactics training by S2 Strategic Defense where you learn the art of situational awareness and how to make an action plan before the threat becomes real.

INSTINCT OVER IMPULSE

Crime victims often report having dismissed gut instincts with reactions like “Nothing will happen in this neighborhood" or "Nobody would do that in front of all these people".  Gavin De Becker wrote a book on this very sensation titled “The Gift of Fear” which documents dozens of incidents in which the victim had an instinctive cue that an attack was eminent and chose to ignore it; resulting in violent attacks.

Honing in on the physical abilities to respond to violence is a part of developing the mental aspects of combat. With defensive tactics training, you learn to recognize these cues and start paying attention immediately. Learning to understand and recognize these cues can give you precious time to plan a defense.

With proper tactical defense training for civilians, you can prepare yourself to recognize a potential threat whenever it presents itself, even in the most unexpected scenarios. An insight into criminal behavior, the typical patterns, and pre-attack cues will enable you to spot signs of an imminent attack in time. This will help you formulate and implement an action plan of escape, defense or offense, depending upon the situation. That means spotting the danger can give you a unique advantage against the attacker and help you come out unscathed.

To know more about defensive tactics training in Chicago, call S2 Strategic Defense, the leading training provider in the law enforcement, corporate, and civilian based training arena at  630-780-0054 or s2strategic.com. 

3 Benefits Of Edged Weapons Training

Face to face attacks, such as assault with a knife, are more common than you think. Being prepared with edged weapons training makes sense in an increasingly crime filled world. Nik Farooqui, the internationally acclaimed defense trainer and founder of S2 Strategic Defense trainings shares the benefits of edged weapons training.

INCREASED THREAT RESPONSE READINESS

An edged weapon is a force multiplier that allows you to deal with high levels of violence in close quarter combat. Edged weapons training can help you equalize the odds in self- defense situations which escalate beyond the ability of unarmed combativesIn self-defense situations, the ability to use edged weapons defensively can also help protect you from harm while you to get to safety and/or call for help.

LEARNING TO USE WEAPONS OF OPPORTUNITY

It will also come in handy even if you don’t have anintended edged weapon at hand. The training enables quick recognition and effective utilization of any object in the immediate environment to be used as an improvised defensive weapon. For instance, edged weapons training familiarizes you with the usage of broken bottles, screwdrivers, kitchen utensils, and any other short/sharp object. A knife is not just a knife. By training with an edged weapon, you're also training to defend with anything roughly resembling an edged weapon.

AWARENESS OF SPACIAL RELATIONSHIP

Edged hand-held weapons are like an extension of you. Learning to use one could train you in agility, improved coordination, and self-control. Training with weapons improves your coordination in ways that only knife training can offer.

Edged Weapons training is also unique in the “mirror image” manner. By understanding the blade, you in turn begin to understand how to defend against a blade. Disarms, footwork, angulation, and distancing are a part of both edged weapons and edged weapons disarm tactics.

The edged weapons training by S2 Strategic Defense is designed to provide the fundamentals of selection and self-protection using an edged weapon. The training includes learning the basic stance, footwork, balance and body mechanics required.

The edged weapons training uses realistic scenarios, such as defense against an aggressive attacker in confined areas as well as proven training/learning platforms to quickly develop edged weapons skills. The edged weapons training from S2Strategic is based on real world knife combative including fixed blades and folders, defensive cuts, grip methods, concealment and drawing, among other skills.

To know more about edged weapons training, call S2 Strategic Defense in Illinois at 630-780-0054 or s2strategic.com.