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Law Enforcement / Corrections



LEADS (Law Enforcement Advanced Defensive Systems)


Law enforcement officers are constantly exposed to violence. Since 1999, almost 60,000 officers have been assaulted each year according to FBI statistics. More than 80% of the assaults involved personal weapons (hands, fist or feet). While academy training is good, it is not sufficient. Defensive tactics instructors provide minimal training to their units. Martial Arts training is readily available but it rarely meets the needs of law enforcement professionals who are under constant surveillance.

The LEADS courses are designed specifically for law enforcement / correction professionals focusing on how to handle aggressive assailants. The courses focus on controlling violent actions with minimal force to protect the individual and avoid litigation. There are four key principles that are taught in the hands on training classes: skeletal locking, blending/connection, posture/presence and grounding.

The LEADS series begins with awareness, avoidance and de-escalation and progresses through controlling techniques and post conflict resolution. They can be taken separately or in a series of units depending on need.



  • LEADS 101 - Pre-Conflict

    • 2 hour classroom format
    • pre-requisites: NONE
    The course deals with the pre-conflict stage of a situation before any physical conflict takes place. Emphasis is placed on awareness training, avoiding physical conflict and verbally defusing a situation before physical violence erupts.

  • LEADS 201 - Conflict

    • 2 hours hands-on training
    • pre-requisites: NONE
    The course deals with body positioning and escapes/releases. Participants will learn how to effectively move the body and protect themselves. They will also learn how to "break free" from a hold or grab and how to deal with a strike.

  • LEADS 301 - Conflict - Level 1 Controlling Techniques

    • 2 hour hands-on training
    • pre-requisites: LEADS 201
    The course covers basic controlling techniques that can be used by law enforcement professionals prior to hand cuffing an assailant.


  • LEADS 302 - Conflict - Level 2 Controlling Techniques

    • 2 hour hands-on training
    • pre-requisites: LEADS 201 & 301
    The course covers intermediate controlling techniques that can be used by law enforcement professionals such as escorting an assailant and vehicle extraction.


  • LEADS 303 - Conflict - Level 3 Controlling Techniques

    • 2 hour hands-on training
    • pre-requisites: LEADS 201, 301 & 302
    The course covers advanced controlling techniques that can be used by law enforcement professionals in a variety of situations.


  • LEADS 304 - Conflict - Hand Held Weapons

    • 2 hour hands-on training
    • pre-requisites: LEADS 201, 301, 302 & 303
    The course covers how to deal with hand held weapons such as knives, chains, bottles and clubs.

  • LEADS 401 - Post Conflict

    • 2 hour classroom format
    • pre-requisites: NONE
    The course covers dealing with the aftermath of a violent experience. Participants will learn how to handle the resulting consequences of a violent encounter.

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