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2023 Courses of Instruction

PHASELINE X DEFENSIVE TACTICS INSTRUCTOR COURSE

  • September 11-15, 2023

Prerequisite:   Commissioned Police Officers with Defensive Tactics experience

Course Description:  This course is taught by renowned Jiu Jitsu instructor Todd Fox and designed to develop and enhance defensive tactics instruction methods and capabilities of previously certified defensive tactics instructors.  Students will review the most current associated legal considerations and then examine, discuss, and physically apply concepts and techniques addressing law enforcement’s legal use of force, while acting under the color of law, against armed and unarmed individuals presenting defensive resistance and active aggression.  The DT topics will include standing techniques, ground fighting, weapon retention, cuffing position(s) control techniques, use of force scenarios, teach backs, written tests, and practical testing.

Who Should Attend:  Current defensive tactics instructors or officers who have a background in defensive tactics.  Officers must be able to perform strenuous physical activity to complete this class.

Clothing   Please wear appropriate attire that complies with the MSHP Academy standards for the classroom portion of training on Monday morning. Mat room attire should be in alignment with physical training clothing and may be long or short sleeve shirts and pants or shorts. Rash guards are acceptable for the mat room.

Personal Gear List

-Headgear

-Mouthpiece

-Blue Gun and Holster

(duty/gun belt...NO ammo, NO taser, NO OC, NO knife. Duty ASP, cuffs, and inert OC are optional)

-Personal Hydration System/Water Bottle

Tuition/Registration Fees:  Registration fees are due 7 days prior to the start of class, otherwise students will be removed from the class.

Cost:

  • $1,040 - tuition, meals, and lodging
  • $750 - tuition and meals

Continuing Education Hours:

  • 34 hours of Skill Development
  • 4 hours of Legal Studies
  • 2 hours of Interpersonal Perspective

Mineral Area College Credit:

  • None
Instructor:
  • Todd Fox
  • 2021 NAGA World Champion
  • 2021 AGF US Open Champion
  • 2021 IBJJF American Nationals Champion

Coordinator:

  • Sergeant Matt Kochx
  • matt.koch@mshp.dps.mo.gov

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