Become part of the Tactical Edge family & teach a unique system in your part of the world!
We aren't just going to sell instructors certificates, or allow you to teach our system by buying a few DVD's. If you want to become part of our family you're going to have to train with us & qualify honestly. If you're teaching someone defensive skills you are teaching that person something that they might have to use when their life is on the line. That is a great responsibility & if you can't teach them well there is a good chance that their training will fail them & that they or their loved ones will be injured or worse. Teaching personal protection is a serious commitment, & inexperienced & underqualified instructors are the bane of this industry. Why do you think so many people think that martial arts 'don't work'?
Our entry requirements are simple. You must be a minimum of 1st degree/dan blackbelt. If you are 1st Kup/Kyu level we WILL consider you so long as you have been training for a minimum of 3 years, & you commit to training with us for 3 months prior to starting the instructor programme. Preferably you will have either some military/law enforcement experience or have worked the doors so you understand what combat is like & have experience of it- this is preferable but not vital.
Our instructors programmes can be organised for professional martial arts instructors who want to be able to offer something totally different to the traditional martial arts or sports martial arts. If you have a full time centre or instructors who work for you we can come to you to perform the instructors programmes so long as you cover the expenses. We have special rates for Martial Arts Centre owners who want to get their staff certified. Blackbelts who are doing the instructors programme off their own backs will need to travel to us for the sessions.
Each module is based around a weekends work, however for those who simply cannot get away for an entire weekend with regularity we can split it down into single day sessions. Or for those who want to really get stuck in we can organise full week courses where you do several modules back to back (this must be done at our gym).
We make our instructors programme as affordable as possible, & it is very good value considering that you are getting tuition in a system that is far superior to many of the 'big names' on offer. Your investment is £100 per module. Once you have completed all the modules we will assess your ability, & if you are up to standard we will certify you as an 'Apprentice Instructor'. As an Apprentice Instructor you can teach the Tactical Edge system, but you are not authorised to perform gradings. You get full support from Mark Davies, & unlimited FREE REFRESHER TRAINING once certified. We will regularly supply you with professional poster & flyer designs, & take good care of you. You will also be given publicity on our website. Once you have been teaching Tactical Edge actively for 2 years we will assess you & your students, & if you are up to the required standard you will be certified as a Full Instructor. At this point you will be authorised to grade up to Advanced level grades. The instructors programme consists of two courses-
Unarmed Combatives Instructors Course
This course consists of five modules & will equip the participant to teach a field tested & effective method of close combat. The methods taught are not specific to any one 'style' & can easily be added into your own normal classes, or taught as a standalone system giving you a larger student base.
Module 1 - Core Techniques.
Striking, Takedowns, Limb Destructions, Locking & Breaking Techniques.
Module 2 - Applications against common attacks
Teaching the most common & likely unarmed attacks, & using the core fundamentals to counter them.
Module 3 - Applications against impact weapons
Teaching the most likely impact weapon attacks, & using the core fundamentals to counter them plus some specialised methods for this form of weapon.
Module 4 - Applications against edged weapons & firearms
Teaching the most likely forms of attack with the knife or shank, & using the core fundamentals to counter them plus specialised methods for this form of weapon. We will look at safe counter firearms methods that won't end up with a discharged weapon & a dead bystander!
Module 5 - Improvised defensive tools / Womens Self Defence courses
Teaching the use of everyday items as defensive tools against various forms of attack. Teaching methods specifically for womens self defence courses, & implementing an effective womens self defence course.
Tactical Edge Weapons Instructors course
The purpose of this course is to equip the instructor with a system that teaches the student effective combative skills using edged weapons. We don't teach the 'flashy stuff', as we are very unlikely to be mugged by Danny Inosanto! We base our edged weapons curriculum not on teaching an 'art', but on teaching the skills someone needs to survive a violent attack.
We DO NOT condone illegal carrying of weapons or of committing illegal acts, we are in the business of helping people to survive such things; but some people get confused as to why we teach weapons skills. Firstly, the only way to be truely 'expert' at defending against armed attackers is to deeply understand how the weapon can be used & how attackers will act when armed. Secondly, what we teach is conceptual. When we teach you stick or knife we're teaching you how you could employ a walking stick, a ballpoint pen, a metal car aerial- practically anything, as a tool for self defence if the situation is serious enough. We most certainly DO NOT condone the carrying of any form of weapon by children or teenagers who simply do not have the self control or experience (not to mention their heads zip up the back due to the hormonal changes they're going through) needed for such things. Practising the drills found within the weapons arts SUPERCHARGES YOUR UNARMED SKILLS! There is nothing in the empty handed arts that works co-ordination, distancing & timing like the drills found within the SE Asian weapons arts. Lastly, the study of the South East Asian martial arts & of our own Western fighting arts is a fascinating field of exploration, its just damn interesting. Its very 'un-pc' but many people we get coming through our classes travel to or work in countries where the risk of extreme violence or murder is a constant & real problem, & where they can legally carry a defensive weapon. If you have a student in that position then training in the use of weapons is vital, as if untrained they can inadvertantly lash out & use more force than was needed, or they can find themselves disarmed & on the wrong end of their weapon. We have to be intelligent about this- there are parts of the world which are pretty much lawless & all the political correctness & warm fuzzy wishes in the world won't change that.
The course is modular-
Module 1- Front Grip Methods.
Module 2 - Reverse Grip Methods
Module 3 - Euro American historical methods, the Bowie
Module 4- Type Specific methods, improviseds & CQC
Module 5- Stick Arts & Impact Tools
Module 6- Flexible Tools & Basic Firearms Defences
As mentioned earlier, we have special deals for full time centre owners who want to teach Tactical Edge at their centre & in their area, & who want to get more than one member of staff certified. Anyone certified by us becomes the sole certified instructor in their area for as long as they are actively teaching Tactical Edge, so you don't have to worry about anyone setting up in competition next door to you.
If you are interested & you fit our criteria get in touch with us on 07740 982508 or 01241 876391, or email mark@blackbeltacademies.com
