Edged Weapons Defense 1

Learn to survive an edged weapon attack.  Participants will understand the dynamics of an edged weapon attack and learn what strategies and methods are practical for them to survive such an attack through simple and effective application oriented training. Course material will include:

- Threat assessment skills
- Recognizing pre-attack cues
- Understanding the dynamics of an edged weapon attack
- Principles, strategies and techniques for surviving an attack
- The do’s and don’ts of edged weapons
- Tactical movement and avoidance techniques
- Engagement, stunning and disengagement drills
- Use of force and legal issues
- Control tactics
- Deadly force options

Instructors include:

Erwin M. Ballarta - security consultant, retired Defensive Tactics Coordinator for DPS Academy

Leslie L. Buck, Jr. - edged weapons instructor for Law Enforcement, Military and security minded individuals.

This course is sponsored by the Texas Police Association. 8 Hours of TCLEOSE credit available.

Date: 3-20-10
Location: Tactical Arts Academy
Time: 9 - 5pm
Tuition: $99