Men's Self Defense
We teach Combat Handguns,
Carbine, and Shotgun!
Hand to Hand Combat - The Hand to Hand Combat course will teach you how to defend yourself with nothing but your bare hands, elbow, knees, and kicks. This course is also a great building block for learning how to employ edged weapons and firearms.
Intro to Edged Weapon Training - This training will teach you how to fight with a knife in a self defense situation. The course includes defensive techniques as well as offensive moves. Prerequisite: Our H2H course, a black belt from another school, or our Street Fighting Course.
Intermediate Edged Weapon Training -The intermediate course builds on those skills you learned in the intro course. In the intro course, your character will be judged along with your skill level. To attend the intermediate course, you must pass the intro course by showing good character and a satisfactory skill level handling a knife. Prerequisite: Passing the Intro to Edged Weapon Training course.
Advanced Edged Weapon Training - This course is the next step after passing the intermediate course. The techniques you will learn in this course are very advance and cannot be learned unless you have a solid base in knife fighting. Prerequisite: Passing the intermediate course. Edged Weapon Training
Intro to Handguns - this course is a prerequisite to our other firearms courses. It is an introduction to handguns, including safety, handling a gun, operation, purchasing a gun, and more. It is great experience for beginners or those who have never fired a handgun. It includes time at the range firing various types of handguns. You can bring a gun or use ours. Remember, no ammo in the classroom and all guns must be unloaded and encased. The only time ammo is allowed is at the shooting range.
Basic Pistol - this all day class that extends beyond what is taught in the intro course. All aspects from effectively shooting a gun, to buying and cleaning a gun will be covered. This course is much more detailed than the intro course.
Intermediate and Advanced Handgun courses - The intermediate and advanced handgun courses have been integrated into my Combat Effective Shooting courses. For a description of CES - Combat Effective Shooting, see below.
Combat Effective Shooting™CES - Paul Barrett developed and formulated Combat Effective Shooting over a 25 year period. It is an advanced class that teaches how to fight with a gun. CES is focused exclusively on self defensive shooting. These courses will show you how to effectively use a gun for self defense in any situation. You will be shown how to shoot fast and accurate under stress.
Concealed Carry - with our concealed carry course, you can meet the state requirements and get the certificate needed to apply for a concealed carry weapon license in as little as 2-3 hours. This course covers the following topics including safety, operating a handgun, legality, and lethal force. Time at the range is included. If you are a new shooter, it is recommended that you take our Intro to Handgun course. Concealed Carry
Advanced Concealed Carry - this course teaches you how to use your firearm in critical situations. Topics include, choosing a holster, alternative carry methods such as a purse, drawing your weapon, self defense strategies and tactics, and more. Emphasis is on combat accuracy and speed. You must have a Concealed Weapon and Firearms License to attend this course. Our Combat Effective Shooting course is also recommended.
Basic Shotgun - this course teaches how a shotgun operates, setting up the weapon, and shooting it effectively. With this course you will be able to defend your home. This is a great course and a prerequisite for the Combat Effective Shooting courses. Intermediate and advanced shotgun courses are now integrated into the Combat Effective Shooting courses.
Basic Rifle and Carbine - this course teaches how a rifle operates, setting up the weapon, and shooting it effectively. The Basic Rifle Course gives you the skills needed for defending your home. Intermediate and advanced rifle/carbine courses are now integrated into the Combat Effective Shooting courses.
Ki Exercise and Meditation - Ki exercise and meditation is a way to conquer stress and improve your life. It is best taught in the early morning hours. Sunrise ki classes are a wonderful experience and a great way to start a day. This course is held outdoors when weather permits. Doing Ki exercise and meditation is a super way to feel great. Nothing is better than doing Ki Exercise and Meditation on the beach. This is not a religious course and does not teach religion. Ki Exercise and Meditation
Strength Training and Conditioning -Get in shape! Being in good condition is an advantage in all aspects of self defense. It also improves your life and your health. Our program is very complete and designed to meet you where you are at. Strength Training and Conditioning
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All self defense techniques taught in Extreme Combat Self Defense Systems are for self defense in situations where there is the reality and expectation of a life threatening incident or one that can cause grave bodily harm.
Not responsible for any injury from following the articles or information on this website. Practicing self defense, training and conditioning, and handling firearms pose an potential danger. Only practice under the supervision of a qualified instructor.
Extreme Combat Self Defense Systems, Inc.
Port Saint Lucie, FL