Verbal Judo & De-escalation Skills
Many times, a potentially violent or difficult situation can be defused using Verbal Judo & De-escalation skills. This course is designed to give students confidence and communication skills needed to take control. This is a far more extensive class and traverses deeper into mental control over your emotions as well as the person you are in contact with. Students will learn how to control a situation by using:
Training Modules: Body language, Key words, Trigger words, Non-aggressive phrases, Open ended questions and sentences, Voice tone, Attitude, State of mind, De-escalation of force.
Chemical Agent & Defense Sprays
This class is good for those who choose to carry a Chemical Agent/Defense Spray for defensive purposes.
Training Modules: Proper use of Defense Sprays, When and when not to use spray, Laws and Regulations of Defense Sprays, Aftercare treatment of sprayed person
Workplace Violence & Active Shooter
Workplace Violence is a growing concern which can strike at anytime, anyplace, with many different levels of violence. This class can prepare, prevent and protect you and your employees from this threat.
Employees will be educated on the following:
Training Modules: Warning signs of potential violence, Risk factors which create violence, Reacting to a violent situation when it happens, Emergency Response/Management
Handcuffing & Use of Restraints
Not every arrest is the same therefore we go over as many different scenarios as possible. Students will get hands on experience with the proper use of handcuffs. Students are shown how to arrest suspects using leverage and body control. This course demonstrates 3 different Handcuffing techniques:
Training Modules: Passive, Resisting, Violent
Impact Weapon Training (Baton)
Impact Weapons are a critical tool for anyone who chooses to carry, this class will expand your knowledge and training beyond the State of CA required training. This class will go over more advanced material such as the following:
Training Modules: Where and When you can carry, Single vs Group threat, When to use a Impact Weapon, Proper techniques of Side Handle & Straight Baton, Aftercare if a Impact Weapon was used, Restraining techniques using Baton, Baton Retention and Protection.
*Please note, this class is NOT the State of CA Baton class which is required to carry a Baton on duty.
Report Writing & DAR’S (Daily Activity Reports)
Reports are extremely important for every job. A report must convey the exact details and sequence of events that lead to the conclusion or arrest. There is no room for opinions or assumptions in a report, just the facts. This course reviews a report in detail, line by line, and illustrates how to properly write a report. We stress clarity, grammar and accuracy.
Electronic Control Devices (Taser & Stun Gun)
Electronic Control Devices such as Stun Guns and Taser’s are an extremely useful non-lethal option to carry for Self Defense.
Training Modules: Proper Deployment Techniques, Differences between Stun Gun vs. Taser, Laws and Regulations, How to Carry, Aftercare of the Person Affected, Proper Reporting and Documentation. Students are NOT required to be shocked but can at their own request.
Self Defense & Restraining Techniques
No matter how respectful or polite you are there certain situations where people will just not cooperate. When you are faced with someone like this there is no need to hurt them or to beat them senseless. There are many different ways to passively restrain a person. This class stresses Passive Aggression and Compliance to protect all parties involved. When used properly a very irate and combative suspect can be neutralized quickly and effectively. The moves and techniques are simple, effective, and can be performed by almost anyone.
Training Modules: Proper use of Compliance Holds, Joint Locks & Leverage, Defensive Grappling, Body Control & Momentum, Take Downs, Weapon Protection and Retention
For our State of California regulated training programs in:
Guard Card (Powers to Arrest, Use of Force), Exposed Firearms Permit & 8 Hour Refresher Training.
Please go to www.gmdefensetrainingcenter.com