First Responder Focused 

CLEE Approved Seminars

Designed for those serious about growth, our expert-led seminars explore key topics in jiu jitsu, self-defense, first responder training, and wellness. These ticketed sessions feature highly skilled professionals sharing  techniques, valuable insights, and the latest industry knowledge to help you excel.

Presented by a retired New Jersey officer, Kevin Donaldson, this seminar explores the often-ignored mental and emotional toll of policing. Attendees will gain real-world insight into managing trauma and maintaining personal well-being, with tools to build long-term resilience in a high-stress profession.

  • Learn how simple incidents can accumulate over time leading to a possible catastrophic end.

  • Bear witness to the moments of breakdown and how it cascades to family and friends.

  • See how through hard work and accepting help from others, mental wellness is not just a buzzword but a reality.

  • Gain strength and stability in knowing that there is help available in many different forms.

  • See how setback may be set ups for success.

  • Be able to identify potential warning signs in those around them.

THIS SCENARIO-DRIVEN COURSE TEACHES THE USE OF JIU JITSU-BASED CONTROL TACTICS TO MANAGE COMBATIVE, NON-COMPLIANT SUBJECTS. STUDENTS WILL LEARN TO SYSTEMATICALLY BREAK DOWN A SUBJECT’S BASE, ESTABLISH HIP AND 4-POINT CONTROL, AND TRANSITION INTO DOMINANT PINS THAT ALLOW FOR SAFE AND EFFECTIVE HANDCUFFING UNDER ACTIVE RESISTANCE.

  • Learn turtle and 4-point breakdowns, hip control, and dominant pins for safe handcuffing.

  • Practice lever and waist control, trip-based takedowns, and back pins.

  • Engage in resistance-based drills and real-world scenario simulations.

  • Build confidence and tactical readiness for high-stress encounters.

A modern defensive tactics course focusing on controlling aggressive suspects in close-quarters situations. Officers will build effective tools for managing scrambles, improving positional control, and turning compromised positions into opportunities for safe resolution.

• Striking & Defense
• Takedown & Defense
• Weapon Based Considerations
• Articulation of Position for Use of Force