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Combatives for Modern Policing

Provides immersive, hands-on training in modern law enforcement combatives – integrating control tactics, tool integration, and decision-making for real-world threat management.

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What is Adaptive Control?

Adaptive Control is a hands-on training methodology centered on effective control techniques, instructional confidence, and real-world readiness. Through instructor-led delivery and practical application, Adaptive Control prepares instructors to teach with clarity, consistency, and purpose.

This training emphasizes safe, controlled execution and instructional best practices, equipping instructors with the tools they need to deliver impactful training within their organizations.

Course overview

Course registration fee: $1,500 USD

The Adaptive Control Instructor Course delivers an immersive, principle-based training experience focused on control, movement, and decision-making in dynamic physical encounters. Grounded in ecological training philosophy, the course emphasizes learning through experience rather than instruction alone.

Participants are introduced to Adaptive Control as a scalable system addressing standing and ground engagements, threat control, and tactical decision-making, including the integration of TASER energy weapons.

Course topics include:

  • Principle-based combatives and control concepts

  • Decision-making and problem-solving in dynamic environments

  • Adaptive Control’s five pillars: Vertical, Horizontal, Threat Control, Threat Barrier, and Coaching

  • Instructor development and scalable teaching methodologies


The course includes online pre-course learning and in-person, instructor-led training, with continued development opportunities following course completion.

Course Syllabus

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Prerequisites

Download this PDF to learn about the required prerequisites for the Adaptive Control Course.

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Current offerings

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Adaptive Control Instructor Courses are offered year-round at select locations and are open for enrollment when sessions are available.