Date: February 9th, 9:00am to 5:00pm CST
Location: Gracie Barra O’Fallon – 6278 Ronald Reagan Dr, Lake St Louis, MO, 63367
Close Contact Series: EDC Combatives 1 is designed to provide shooters with the foundational fundamentals and tactics for close contact defensive hand to hand & handgun engagements. This course is designed for all skill sets and will be a prerequisite for future Close Contact Series: EDC Combatives 2 & 3 Courses.
This course is designed to meet the threats of day-to-day civilian life. Topics covered will include basic self-defense hand to hand combat techniques, concealed handgun manipulation & retention, situational awareness and introduction. These skills and techniques are life-or-death practices that are integral to self-defense for any civilian or armed professional.
Conventional handgun and self-defense training often fails to address the unique dynamics and complexities of close contact combatives while concealing a handgun or engaging a threat with a handgun.
We will then apply each of these Training Topics and Fundamentals through progressively challenging drills that will allow students to challenge their skill sets and most importantly, have fun.
After finishing this course, students will have a deeper understanding of how technical application of proper fundamentals and techniques can maximize their effectiveness and confidence in defending themselves.
Course Prerequisites: 18 years of age, US Citizen, legally allowed to possess a firearm, physically capable or in good health enough to take part in a “sparring” type situations.
- Clothing practical for EDC (pants/shorts capable of supporting a holster)Socks - Shoes are not allowed on the mats
- Socks - Shoes are not allowed on the mats
- Groin protection, mouth guard, and sports protection equipment are recommended
- Water (bottle filling station is available onsite)
- Food
Registrations are non-refundable in the event the participant has to cancel their attendance. Contact us with any questions.
Our Mission is simple: Shooter Development
We execute that mission by offering multiple series of diverse training courses that focus on certain environments and mission emphasis, such as our GunFighter, Close Contact, and Deadly in the Dark - Low Light Series. Each series of courses train specific Defensive & marksmanship fundamentals and firearm handling and further integrate those fundamentals into mission driven training concepts that all produce a more capable and confident firearm owner.
Whether you're a new gun owner looking for the ability to effectively and confidently operate and employ your firearm or a seasoned professional looking to enhance your skillset in new challenging environments, one on one or team based private training for every individual and team are available.
Consistent application of proper fundamentals is the key to building muscle memory and proficiency. Defensive superiority is achieved by executing both technical and tactical skill sets with confidence.
Ryan Pauk – Instructor
- Decades of Firearms Experience and Training
- Extensive Training in Mixed Martial Arts and holds a Purple Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
- National Rifle Association Pistol Instructor
- National Rifle Association Range Safety Officer
Professor Steve – Instructor
Professor Steve has been training Jiu jitsu and MMA Since 2006. While learning from Mike Buckels and competing to expand his knowledge, he began teaching. Professor Steve is a native of St. Charles and an avid outdoorsman. He has pursued skills in marksmanship in all areas.
Steve also has several years of experience working defensive, offensive, combat and non-combat oriented Hand to Hand training with Law Enforcement and Special Operations Units in the DOD.
- Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
- IBJJF World NoGi Purple bronze
- IBJJF World masters Brown bronze x2
- IBJJF Pan American blue bronze brown bronze black bronze
- IBJJF International champion and medalist
- 2-0 MMA
Rob Reim – Instructor
- U.S. Marine Corps Veteran (2006-2011) 0341/8152
- 3rd Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team (FAST)
- 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Division
- 1st Marine Division Marksmanship Training Unit (MTU)
- Advanced Urban Combat (CQB) School
- Non-Lethal Individual Weapons Course
- Advanced Infantry Training Battalion - Infantry Mortar Leaders Course
- Helicopter and Rope Suspension Techniques Master Course
- National Rifle Association Pistol Instructor
- National Rifle Association Range Safety Officer
