Survivability Blueprint – Melbourne
2024-06-16 09:30 - 13:30 UTC | 3 Joyce Ct, Coburg North VIC 3058, Australia, 3 Joyce Ct, Coburg North, Melbourne, Victoria, 3058, Australia
Army Combatives Program creator Paul Cale’s course delivers the blueprint for training your Kinetic Fighting skills into the future: Hone the fundamental techniques and tactics in this highly interactive and practical session.

This course (a.k.a. Bravo module in the KEF–IC syllabus) will build on your Self-Protection Essentials (Alpha module) training with four hours of skill integration, reflex training and drills to help you develop your fundamental skills into an effective arsenal.

In this module, Combatives Master Trainer AJ Kearns will introduce you to principles of adaptation and show how free play and sparring/rolling can enhance tactical capability. Learn grappling skills applicable to real combat (tried and tested by former Commando SGT Paul Cale and his fellow Special Forces soldiers on the battlefield), and work on competitive drills where the objectives support tactical aims and develop your combative skill sets. This session provides the framework for your ongoing refinement and development of all the self-protection skills and strategies learned.
You will also receive a comprehensive training booklet for the module, along with a certificate and badge (which adheres to KEF–IC training gear) denoting your completion of this module in the Kinetic Fighting system.
Prerequisites: Self-Protection Essentials (KEF–IC Alpha)

PURCHASE TICKETS
* Do the Alpha and Bravo modules together. If you have already completed Alpha or Bravo — previously known as Level 1-Alpha and Level 1-Bravo — and would like to do a refresher, book a ‘Refresh Attendee’ ticket for only $50! (Note: no course book is provided and proof of previous course completion is required.)

Survive Knives: Awareness & Action – Sydney
2024-07-06 12:30 - 14:30 UTC | Kaizen Academy Eastern Suburbs, 5/15-17 West Street, Brookvale, NSW, 2100, Australia
FACT: Most people need very little training to dramatically increase their chances of surviving an encounter with a knife-wielding attacker.
So, there’s no need to give up your life — just give us two hours of it!
In return, former Commando Sergeant and creator of the Australian Army Combatives Program, Paul Cale, will arm you with information and instruction that could save your life, or that of a loved one. It’s the stuff everyone wishes they knew when one of those ‘it won’t happen to me’ situations actually happens. And on this course you’ll learn it quickly, in a way that enhances recall.
Paul knows his stuff. He’s been a bouncer, social worker and Special Forces soldier, who’s been shot at, bombed, bloodied and assaulted with blades. He was a team leader for Australia’s top counter-terrorism unit, TAG–East, and has taught special operations teams around Australia. For more than a decade, he’s also been the Army’s top Subject Matter Expert on hand-to-hand combatives.
Paul now teaches the public because he knows this is information that society needs, right now. And, because he can — he’s been there, and survived. He’s trained for the worst, been through it, and trained thousands of others for it, too.
Now it’s your turn: for a limited time, you have the rare opportunity to train with the guy the government goes to for close-combat solutions!
Over two info-packed hours, you will discover professionally proven survival principles and tactics, which are:

adaptable to any martial art or professional operational procedure
suitable for civilians & front-line operators, from beginners to professionals
backed by Cale’s 25+ years of career military experience & 45 years in martial arts and self-protection
used and supported by people from all walks of life and a broad range of industries (find out what others think of Paul’s courses, HERE).

The topics covered include:

Threat awareness and weapon detection
Emergency action principles
Edged-weapon characteristics and vulnerabilities to exploit
Managing distancing to protect against weapons
Weapon suppression and control methods
Tools for self-protection.

Prerequisites: None — beginners welcome
BOOK NOW!

Survive Knives: Awareness & Action – Melbourne
2024-07-14 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | Eltham Martial Arts Academy, Building 9/1625 Main Rd, Research, Melbourne, Victoria, 3095, Australia

Self-Protection Essentials – Melbourne
2024-07-20 14:00 - 18:00 UTC | Integrity Martial Arts Academy, 2/30 Bridge St, Eltham, Melbourne, Victoria, 3095, Australia
Train in Paul Cale’s world-leading close-combat program used by Australian Special Forces & Army, tailored for everyday self-protection.

The Personal Combatives courses in the KEF–IC syllabus use the same principles and core techniques as the Australian Army Combatives Program (ACP). The difference? You learn only what’s applicable to tackling violence as a civilian. Battlefield rules of engagement are replaced with the laws of self-defence, and a soldier’s weapon systems are replaced with your body, and whatever you can legally carry or find at hand. But the mindset remains the same.
A veteran of multiple combat tours with the 2nd Commando Regiment, former Sergeant Paul Cale literally rewrote the book on Special Forces Close-Quarter Fighting (CQF). He then created Infantry Integrated Combat (ICC), which later became the foundation for ACP — now the official close-combat training system for Australia’s general Army.
Kinetic Fighting is the culmination of all Cale’s work in combatives, and the name used to describe the method underpinning his military programs. Whether you want to learn mental strategies and tactical applications to make your existing martial arts skills more effective, or you need to build effective self-protection skills from the ground up, this course is for you.
You may even want to take your first steps toward a KEF–IC black belt. KEF–IC (Kinetic Fighting–Integrated Combat) is the system on which the Australian Army Combatives Program (ACP) is based, and is also used to expand soldiers’ skills beyond ACP. It combines tactical combative skills with free sparring/rolling and the competitive elements of the Integrated Combat Clubs, which are located at Army barracks Australia-wide. As an extension of ACP, KEF–IC provides the training principles and core syllabus required to give soldiers a survival skill set, and mindset to match. Every element of KEF–IC is focused toward real combat and was taught to non-military personnel for the first time in 2019.
ON THIS COURSE, KEF–IC INSTRUCTOR CRAIG DONALDSON WILL TEACH CALE’S BATTLE-PROVEN PRINCIPLES AND SURVIVAL TACTICS, WHICH ARE:

Adaptable to any martial art or professional operational procedure
Suitable for civilians & front-line operators, from beginners to professionals
Backed by Paul Cale’s 25+ years of career military experience & 40 years in martial arts, as well as Craig’s own extensive experience and qualifications.

COURSE DETAILS:

In this module (known as Alpha in the KEF–IC syllabus), you will cover the key aspects of surviving — and preventing — violent confrontation: mindset, tactics, legal and moral considerations, and functional, high-percentage techniques. You will also discover how KEF–IC’s battlefield origins inform everything that you learn, and how to adapt its proven principles to your own abilities and existing skill-sets (if applicable).
Prerequisites: None – complete beginners welcome*

BOOK NOW ONLINE!

* If you have previously completed either module and would like to do a refresher, you can get a discounted ticket by contacting the organiser. (Note: no course book is provided and proof of previous course completion is required.)

Survivability Blueprint – Melbourne
2024-07-21 10:00 - 14:00 UTC | Integrity Martial Arts Academy, 2/30 Bridge St, Eltham, Melbourne, Victoria, 3095, Australia
Army Combatives Program creator Paul Cale’s course delivers the blueprint for training your Kinetic Fighting skills into the future: Hone the fundamental techniques and tactics in this highly interactive and practical session.

This course (a.k.a. Bravo module in the KEF–IC syllabus) will build on your Self-Protection Essentials (Alpha module) training with four hours of skill integration, reflex training and drills to help you develop your fundamental skills into an effective arsenal.

In this module, KEF–IC Instructor Craig Donaldson will introduce you to principles of adaptation and show how free play and sparring/rolling can enhance tactical capability. Learn grappling skills applicable to real combat (tried and tested by former Commando SGT Paul Cale and his fellow Special Forces soldiers on the battlefield), and work on competitive drills where the objectives support tactical aims and develop your combative skill sets. This session provides the framework for your ongoing refinement and development of all the self-protection skills and strategies learned.
You will also receive a comprehensive training booklet for the module, along with a certificate and badge (which adheres to KEF–IC training gear) denoting your completion of this module in the Kinetic Fighting system.
Prerequisites: Self-Protection Essentials (KEF–IC Alpha)

PURCHASE TICKETS
* Do the Alpha and Bravo modules together. If you have already completed Alpha or Bravo — previously known as Level 1-Alpha and Level 1-Bravo — and would like to do a refresher, contact the organiser for a discount. (Note: no course book is provided and proof of previous course completion is required.)

Self-Protection Essentials – Melbourne
2024-07-27 15:00 - 19:00 UTC | Guardian Defence, 3/3 Joyce Court, Coburg North, Melbourne, Victoria, 3058, Australia
Train in Paul Cale’s world-leading close-combat program used by Australian Special Forces & Army, tailored for everyday self-protection.

The Personal Combatives courses in the KEF–IC syllabus use the same principles and core techniques as the Australian Army Combatives Program (ACP). The difference? You learn only what’s applicable to tackling violence as a civilian. Battlefield rules of engagement are replaced with the laws of self-defence, and a soldier’s weapon systems are replaced with your body, and whatever you can legally carry or find at hand. But the mindset remains the same.
A veteran of multiple combat tours with the 2nd Commando Regiment, former Sergeant Paul Cale literally rewrote the book on Special Forces Close-Quarter Fighting (CQF). He then created Infantry Integrated Combat (ICC), which later became the foundation for ACP — now the official close-combat training system for Australia’s general Army.
Kinetic Fighting is the culmination of all Cale’s work in combatives, and the name used to describe the method underpinning his military programs. Whether you want to learn mental strategies and tactical applications to make your existing martial arts skills more effective, or you need to build effective self-protection skills from the ground up, this course is for you.
You may even want to take your first steps toward a KEF–IC black belt. KEF–IC (Kinetic Fighting–Integrated Combat) is a new program within the Australian Army that combines tactical combative skills with free sparring/rolling and the competitive elements of the Integrated Combat Clubs, which are located at Army barracks Australia-wide. As an extension of ACP, KEF–IC provides the training principles and core syllabus required to give soldiers a survival skill set, and mindset to match. Every element of KEF–IC is focused toward real combat and was taught to non-military personnel for the first time in 2019.
ON THIS COURSE, KEF–IC INSTRUCTOR AJ KEARNS WILL TEACH CALE’S BATTLE-PROVEN PRINCIPLES AND SURVIVAL TACTICS, WHICH ARE:

Adaptable to any martial art or professional operational procedure
Suitable for civilians & front-line operators, from beginners to professionals
Backed by Paul Cale’s 25+ years of career military experience & 40 years in martial arts, as well as AJ’s own extensive experience and qualifications.

COURSE DETAILS:

In this module (known as Alpha in the KEF–IC syllabus), you will cover the key aspects of surviving — and preventing — violent confrontation: mindset, tactics, legal and moral considerations, and functional, high-percentage techniques. You will also discover how KEF–IC’s battlefield origins inform everything that you learn, and how to adapt its proven principles to your own abilities and existing skill-sets (if applicable).
Prerequisites: None – complete beginners welcome*

BOOK NOW ONLINE!

* If you have previously completed either module and would like to do a refresher, book a ‘Refresh Attendee’ ticket for only $50! (Note: no course book is provided and proof of previous course completion is required.)

Survivability Blueprint – Melbourne
2024-07-28 09:30 - 13:30 UTC | Guardian Defence, 3/3 Joyce Court, Coburg North, Melbourne, Victoria, 3058, Australia

Survive Knives: Awareness & Action – Brisbane
2024-08-03 10:30 - 12:30 UTC | Primal Krav Maga & Self-Defence, Entrance in Laneway, 331 George St, Brisbane City, QLD, 4000, Australia

Weapon Survival Essentials – Sydney
2024-09-28 12:30 - 16:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | Kaizen Academy Eastern Suburbs, 5/15-17 West Street, Brookvale, NSW, 2100, Australia
Learn how to apply the principles of Kinetic Fighting–Integrated Combat to control your fear and protect against common street weapons.
In this course (Charlie module in the KEF–IC syllabus), you will discover not only the essential components of surviving an armed attack, but how to arm yourself — legally — for the purpose. A mix of theory and practice, these lessons will help you hone fundamental skill sets (including those learned in our Self-Protection Essentials course, if you’ve done it) and integrate Kinetic Fighting’s core principles and survival strategies into your thinking as well as your actions.
In this module you will develop a working knowledge of the following key aspects of self-protection:

Weapon awareness and detection
Weapon characteristics and vulnerabilities to exploit
Distancing concepts specific to weapons
Weapon suppression and control methods
Legal considerations for possession and use of self-protection tools
Improvisation and effective use of legal tools for defence.

Prerequisites: None — beginners welcome*

BOOK NOW – Get $30 off PLUS a Tactical Pen worth $50! **

* Do the Charlie and Delta modules together for a discount. If you have already completed Charlie and Delta (previously known as Level 2-Alpha and Level 2-Bravo respectively) and would like to do a refresher, contact info@kefgroup.com for special pricing.
** Must be booked together with Delta module to receive the bonus pen; use the code ‘save30’ and book by 8 September.

Combative Grappling – Sydney
2024-09-29 13:30 - 17:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | Kaizen Academy Eastern Suburbs, 5/15-17 West Street, Brookvale, NSW, 2100, Australia
Learn how to out-grapple an opponent when lives are at stake, rather than competition points, with the Combative Grappling system developed by Kinetic Fighting founder Paul Cale.
In this four-hour course (the KEF–IC Echo module) you will learn vital strategies and skills to survive life-threatening situations where you end up on the ground, and an assailant attempts to attack or grab and control you. You will also drill ground-fighting responses for when weapons are, or could be, in use.
On this course, you will learn Cale’s battle-proven principles and survival tactics, which are:

Adaptable to any martial art or professional operational procedure
Suitable for civilians & front-line operators, from beginners to professionals
Backed by Paul Cale’s 25+ years of career military experience & 40 years in martial arts, as well as the extensive experience and qualifications of lead instructor Mark Fazackerley.

COURSE DETAILS:

In the KEF–IC Echo module, you will learn core skills and drills to develop the following key aspects of grappling for self-protection:

Targeting your attacks to stop threats rapidly
Weapon awareness, pre-emptive response and counters
Clinching with a bladed or blunt weapon
Supine (guard) offence and recovery tactics
Shoulder lock variations and controls for key tactical positions
Classic trips and reaps adapted for real combat.

Prerequisites: None — beginners welcome

BOOK NOW – Get $30 off, PLUS multi-course bonuses! *

* Use the code ‘save30’ to book by 8 September. Book Echo with the Charlie and/or Delta modules together for additional discounts. If you have already completed the Echo course and would like to do a refresher, contact info@kefgroup.com for special pricing.

Army Combatives Program: Knife, Level 1 – Hunter Valley
2024-11-16 10:00 - 13:00 UTC | Hunter Valley Pankration & MMA, Cessnock Public School Hall, 1 Rawson Street, Cessnock, NSW, 2325, Australia
This 3-hour crash course in knife awareness, tactics and skills was designed for soldier-survival as part of the Australian Army Combatives Program used by the ADF.
The fact is, most people need very little training to dramatically increase their chances of survival if confronted with a knife assault.
To that end, former Commando Sergeant and creator of the Australian Army Combatives Program (ACP), Paul Cale, developed this course to better equip front-line personnel with the skills to ‘survive knives’.
The course, officially known as ‘ACP Clearing Knife – Level One’, covers knife manipulation and defence techniques, leaving you with a practical understanding of how knives are used in violent attacks, and how to counter the prevalent assault tactics and techniques. It is essential fast-track training for those who may face knife threats in their line of work and/or living environment.
Paul knows his stuff. He’s been a bouncer, social worker and Special Forces soldier, who’s been shot at, bombed, bloodied and assaulted with blades. He was a team leader for Australia’s top counter-terrorism unit, TAG–East, and has taught special operations teams around Australia. For more than a decade, he’s also been the Army’s top Subject Matter Expert on hand-to-hand combatives.
Paul now teaches the public because he knows this is information that society needs, right now. And, because he can — he’s been there, and survived. He’s trained for the worst, been through it, and trained thousands of others for it, too.
Now it’s your turn: take the rare opportunity to train with the guy the government goes to for close-combat solutions!
Over three info-packed hours, you will discover professionally proven survival principles and tactics, which are:

adaptable to any martial art or professional operational procedure
suitable for civilians & front-line operators, from beginners to professionals
backed by Cale’s 25+ years of career military experience & 45 years in martial arts and self-protection
used and supported by people from all walks of life and a broad range of industries (find out what others think of Paul’s courses, HERE).

The topics covered include:

Edged-weapon awareness and threat detection
Characteristics and vulnerabilities of a blade (and its user) to exploit
Managing distancing to protect against weapons
Weapon control and manipulation methods
Responding with and without a protective weapon.

Prerequisites: None — beginners welcome
BOOK NOW!

* If you have already completed this course, you may attend repeat sessions for only $50; this also includes a competency assessment and grading certificate (issued upon passing the criteria). For more info, email info@kefgroup.com

Army Combatives Program: Knife, Level 1 – Bowral
2024-11-17 10:00 - 13:00 UTC | The Integrated Warrior Academy, 8/5 Boolwey Street, Bowral, NSW, 2576, Australia
