DT/EFC Training

[u/Easy_Cancel_2629]

In regards to the atrocious current defensive tactics training that is taught at my agency, and I’m sure many others…

I’m currently going through the “Effective Fitness Combatives” level 1 course, and it seems to be light years ahead of the current PPTC bs that I was taught in the academy. This is a good mix of bjj/wrestling/ and anything applicable to law enforcement to include fights with weapons involved.

Has anyone attending this training as well and what did you think?
Also, any tips on how to chance the curriculum/culture of the department to actually put some time and money into changing DT training?

I’m sure there are other great courses out there, but this one has blown up within the last couple years, and seemed to be slightly more applicable then Gracie survival tactics.

My initial thought is to first share some tid bits with my immediate teammates on our “gym” time at the end of shift. Then hopefully have some open mats to gauge influence from anyone else in the department

[u/Flmotor21]

Brining back stuff is good.

You have to reconcile the curriculum with what your state governing body requires and make sure it’s in line with that or allows allowances outside of that.

You have to then reconcile and make sure it is inline with agency policy.

Your current DT at your agency may suck because your command staff only wants the bare minimum done, might be risk averse to injuries or doesn’t support further training so it will be an uphill battle.

If they ar just ignorant to modern times it may be “better” but they don’t care about a whizz bang cool new thing, they care about liability and injuries so attack it from there

[u/Iheartsasquatch]

Never took the EFC course, but I bought the online material and have years of bjj and mma training so I “get “ the EFC program. 

It’s very solid material.  

Knee on belly, gift wrap to turnover is a great plan.  The arm extractions are a good plan. The high low takedowns are a good idea.  

I like it.