Advanced Defensive Tactics Instructor

Course Description

Prerequisites

Participants enrolling in this course must complete the following course prior to attendance:

• Basic Instructor Development (TCOLE #1014) or a course equivalent
• Arrest and Control Tactics Instructor or a course equivalent

Please send proof of course completion via email to [email protected] at least two weeks prior to class start date.

Participants will be contacted via email to confirm approval and admittance into course.

Course Completion Requirements

Participant Must Provide

• A photo identification on the first day of class. See the Participant Handbook for approved forms of identification and additional guidelines.
• Handcuffs
• Duty Gear
• Baton

Physical Requirements

Physical participation is required, participant must be in good physical condition and able to complete the following:

• Handcuffing Techniques
• Impact and Stunning Blows
• Joint Locks
• Grounding Techniques
• Baton Techniques
• Groundfighting
• Edged Weapons Defense
• Building Entry

Attendance Requirements

Class attendance is an essential part of the education process, and participants in TEEX courses are expected to attend all class sessions and field exercises. The course requires participants to attend a minimum of 80% of the class hours as a component of successful course completion. During the course, your instructor will review any additional attendance requirement, for example a field exercise that cannot be missed.

To meet attendance requirements, participants must review each module and complete all required course assignments, activities, quizzes, and or end of course exam.

Recommended

Participants should wear comfortable clothing for physical activity.

Topics

• Physiological Responses to Stress
• Pain Compliance Techniques
• Stances and Blocks
• Impact and Stunning Blows
• Handcuffing
• Joint Locks and Grounding Techniques
• Vascular Restraint
• Baton Techniques
• Weapon Retention and Disarming
• Groundfighting
• Edged Weapons Defense
• Defensive Tactics While Entering Buildings

Suggested Audience

• Participants should be currently commissioned peace officers, licensed security officers or public safety trainers.

Continuing Education And Professional Credits

Note: Live Online Instructor-Led (webinar) courses are not eligible for TCOLE credit.

• 24.00 hours – Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE)

Other Information

• Certificate of successful completion valid five years from date of completion.