Kinetic Fighting

Weapon Response Framework – Melbourne
2024-10-06 10:00 - 14:00 UTC | Kando Martial Arts Highett, 30 Teton Ct, Highett, VIC, 3190, Australia
Develop your Kinetic Fighting–Integrated Combat skill sets and overall defensive capability with this follow-up to Paul Cale’s essential weapons-training course, the KEF–IC Charlie module.
In this course (the KEF–IC Delta module), your instructor will take you through a series of drills and scenarios designed by Kinetic Fighting founder and former Commando SGT Paul Cale to heighten your awareness and quickly develop your ability to respond to bladed and blunt weapons. In four hours on the mats, you will grow your arsenal of effective counter options and expand your understanding of survival tactics when it comes to weapon threats and attacks.
In this module you will develop a working knowledge of the following key aspects of self-protection:

Recognising and dealing with combat stress and fear
Awareness of capability, and working within it
Intercepting/capturing a weapon regardless of angle
Simple and direct takedown methods
How to use walls and objects offensively and defensively
Assisting another party during an assault

You will also receive a comprehensive training booklet for each module, along with a certificate and badge (which adheres to KEF–IC training gear) denoting your completion of these modules in the Kinetic Fighting system.
Prerequisite: KEF–IC Charlie*
Instructor: Justin Qubrosi

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* Do the Charlie and Delta modules together. If you have already completed Charlie or Delta — previously known as Level 2-Alpha and Level 2-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.)

Kinetic Fighting Instructors' Course
2024-10-26 09:00 - 2024-10-27 15:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Primal Krav Maga & Self-Defence, Entrance in Laneway, 331 George St, Brisbane City, QLD, 4000, Australia
Complete your Kinetic Army Combatives/KEF–IC Instructor training with Paul Cale — including Kinetic’s complete day-to-day training syllabus & ACP Clearing Knife Level 1!
This Kinetic Fighting Instructors’ Course enables new and current instructors to develop, refresh and enhance their capabilities as teachers and practitioners of KEF–IC and/or the Army Combatives Program (ACP). This year’s course will give all participants a thorough grounding in Kinetic’s complete public syllabus, designed for regular delivery as part of a gym/dojo program, as well as the ACP Clearing Knife Level 1 module.
Over the two days, additional time will be dedicated to qualification training for new instructors in the KEF–IC Alpha–Echo modules, while seasoned instructors will also be introduced to ACP Clearing Knife Level 2.*
Course Details:
Current and budding instructors will experience a complete induction into the newly minted Kinetic Army Combatives/KEF–IC ‘day-to-day’ training syllabus, developing a deep understanding of the method used to build and test combatives competency from scratch. You’ll refine your skills and learn to teach the material hands-on, while being mentored by KEF’s highly experienced instructors.
New instructors will also be assessed on their delivery of modules Alpha to Echo (depending on experience in each) and be qualified to teach the next module in the syllabus above their current teaching qualification. As part of the learning and qualification process, your lesson delivery will be evaluated by both Combatives Master Trainers (CMTs) and fellow trainees, including currently licensed KEF–IC Instructors.
Heading up the coaching alongside Paul Cale (KEF–IC/ACP creator, Australian Defence Force Martial Arts Association Head Coach and former Commando Sergeant) will be the spearheads of the syllabus roll-out, Senior KEF–IC Instructors Chris Fechner and Trent Buffett.
There will be an optional group dinner held at a local venue on the evening of 26 October — please RSVP as per the instructions in your ticket confirmation email if you would like to join in. (Please note, there is no night-time accommodation provided during the course; participants will need to arrange their own accommodation in Brisbane if needed.)
+ Instructor’s Starter Pack
The cost of the course also covers a 12-month teaching license (to instruct the specific A–E levels passed), two KEF–IC Instructor T-shirts and 10 free course books for your future students.**
Eligibility & Preparation
If you hold a KEF–IC Grey Belt or Green Belt rank, or are ready to grade to Grey Belt by 25 October, you will be eligible to do this course. You will be educated in the finer points of teaching some or all of the KEF–IC modules A–E (in order, depending on your readiness for each), and certified to teach these modules after passing.***
This rare opportunity for critical skill-enhancement and coaching development in ACP/KEF–IC is limited to 20 people, so don’t miss out!
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* Instructors completing instructor assessments on A–E modules will cover this on Sunday instead of doing the ACP Knife L2 introduction.
** Booklets (normally $55 each) and T-shirts are free for first-time instructors only.
*** Teaching can only begin after submission of a completed KEF–IC instructor license agreement and a current public-liability insurance certificate.

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
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* 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

Army Combatives & Muay Thai Camp – Thailand
2025-02-26 - 2025-03-04 | Burklerk Muay Thai Academy, Lampang, 195 Phahonyothin Rd, Tambon Wang Phrao, Ko Kha District, Lampang, 52130, Thailand
Train in authentic Army Combatives and Thailand’s famous combat arts! Led by Australian Army Combatives Chief Master Trainer and holder of 8 Black-belts, Shihan Paul Cale, plus legendary Muay Thai master Burklerk Pinsinchai.
Along with guest Muay Thai champions, Cale and Ajahn (Master) Burklerk will take participants through an exciting training and cultural program over six days. This includes an optional day of tactical pistol shooting on day six.
Creator of the Australian Army’s current hand-to-hand combat program (ACP), former Commando sergeant, combat veteran and MMA fighter Paul Cale has developed this camp to combine a unique and deep learning experience with a tropical escape that trainees of all levels can enjoy.
To provide the most authentic experience of Thailand’s martial skills and history, the lessons will take place at the renowned Burklerk Muay Thai Gym in Lampang, northern Thailand.
In addition to learning the Army Combatives skills and tactics that Cale teaches to Australia’s soldiers and selected members of the Thai military, you’ll get to train with true masters of muay Thai kickboxing.
You’ll also practise Thailand’s ancient, indigenous form of close-combat — Muay Boran, the precursor to Muay Thai. This centuries-old warfighting method includes the use of weapons such as swords and sticks, along with a wide range of techniques, from strikes to throws and joint locks.
Beyond the training regimen, the camp itinerary allows plenty of time for participants to relax, see the sights and sample the local restaurants and night-life.
CAMP TICKET INCLUDES:

Return International flights to Thailand
Domestic flights & transfers within Thailand
7 nights of hotel accommodation (25/02–04/03)
Daily breakfasts
Daily lunch (traditional local food)
Two daily training sessions, in Army Combatives (Kinetic Fighting–Integrated Combat method) & Muay Thai/Muay Boran
A KEF training knife & KEF–IC training T-shirt
Certificates of completion (or qualification, if eligible).

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Q: How long and how frequent are the training sessions?
A: Each morning after breakfast there will be a Muay Thai/Muay Boran training session of 2–2.5 hours’ duration. This will be followed by traditional Thai lunch with the group, and recovery/free time. Training then resumes in mid-afternoon with 2–2.5 hours of Army Combatives/Military Knife-fighting. This will be the program for 5 days, from 26 February to 2 March. The final day (3 March) will feature a full-day course, Introduction to Tactical Pistol Shooting, which is an option for an extra $300. Non-shooters can undertake further Muay Thai training on this day. All participants will depart on 4 March.
Q: How do I book in for the optional Introduction to Tactical Pistol Shooting course?
A: Simply confirm your intention to undertake the course on your camp registration form. The $300 (AUD) payment for the course can be made on 26 February after arriving at the camp. This payment covers the tuition, range fees, pistol hire and ammunition.
Q: Do I need a shooting licence or any firearms experience to undertake the tactical pistol course?
A: No, you do not need any type of firearms license or any shooting experience whatsoever to participate in the tactical shooting — just a willingness to learn, a sensible attitude and a current police check submitted before the course. You will be trained according to your relative level of skill.
Q: Will I get any skills certification from the course?
A: Every participant will receive a certificate acknowledging their completion of each stream of training (if they successfully complete the sessions): one for Muay Thai and another for Army Combatives/KEF–IC. Those with sufficient prior experience and skill level (as identified prior to, or during, the course) may be assessed for a certification in either or both of the following: or all of the following: ACP – Extreme Close Shooting; ACP – Clearing Knife; and ACP – Combat Muay Thai.
Q: Does the accommodation include my own room?
A: Yes. Each participant will have their own private room, in well-kept accommodation that is walking/jogging distance to the Muay Thai gym. You are welcome to have a non-training partner stay with you too — contact info@kefgroup.com to arrange this.
Q: How do I book and pay for the camp?
A: To secure your training and travel booking, you must pay an initial deposit of $1000 via the website booking page at www.kineticshop.com.au (select the ‘Full flight package initial deposit’ option). You must then pay the difference of $3500 (select ‘Full flight package final payment’ on the booking page) by 30 December. Alternatively, you can pay the full amount immediately via the booking page — or, if you wish to make your own travel arrangements and book the training camp only, see instructions below.
Q: Can I attend the camp if I’m not from Australia or I want to travel to Thailand on my own?
A: Yes. You will pay $3000, which does not include airfares. You will need to arrange your own travel to the accommodation in Lampang, Thailand. To secure your spot, pay an initial deposit of $1000 via the booking page at www.kineticshop.com.au (select ‘Full course without flights, initial deposit’). You will then need to pay the remaining $2000 (select ‘Full course without flights final payment’ on the booking page) by 30 December.
Q: When & where does the course start?
A: Participants who have selected the full package will be met at Lampang Airport on 25 February and transported to the Kokhaburi Hotel. All participants will need to meet at the hotel for breakfast at 7.30 am on 26 February before the group heads to the Burklerk Muay Thai Academy for the first session.

MORE ABOUT YOUR COMBATIVES INSTRUCTOR:

Former Special Forces Sergeant Paul Cale has been involved in martial arts for 45 years. He holds black belts in 8 different fighting systems, with a total of 14 dan (degree) grades. In addition to Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) and Kyokushin full-contact karate, Paul has attained black-belt ranks in the two Olympic sports
of judo and taekwondo; the competitive form of aikido, Tomiki; the traditional aikido/aiki-budo methods of Yoshinkan and Gyokushin Ryu; and the multi-discipline Japanese combat sport of Kudo Daido Juku.
A veteran of multiple combat deployments in Afghanistan and Iraq with the 2nd Commando Regiment, Paul applied this extensive combat and martial arts experience to redevelop the Close-Quarter Fighting (CQF) program for Australia’s Special Operations Command from 2007.
After his ADF service, he founded Kinetic Fighting, a company that provides tactical and skill-enhancement training to the ADF since 2013. During that time, Paul developed the Australian Army Combatives Program (ACP), which is now the ADF’s official close-combat training system. Since 2022 he has also instructed members of Thailand’s military close-protection teams and police as head instructor for Trojan International Defense – Australia.
Paul’s experience in combat sports is also broad: after many years of full-contact karate, he became one of Australia’s earliest adopters of BJJ. then competed in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) competition in its pioneering days.
Post-army service, he co-founded the Australian Institute of Sports (AIS) Combat Centre in 2013 and was part of its leadership team for several years. There he worked with Australia’s elite combat sports athletes as well as cyclists, basketballers and others, introducing Special Forces selection and leadership principles to the AIS. He was later named Head Coach for the Australian Defence Force Martial Arts Association (ADFMAA).

MORE ABOUT YOUR MUAY THAI INSTRUCTOR:

Ajahn (Master) Burklerk Pinsinchai is a Muay Thai legend: a former Thailand/Lumpinee champion, he won 162 of his 170 fights. An exceptional teacher and technician, he has 50 years’ experience and now trains
fighters from across the globe at his own gym in Lampang.
Burklerk was born in 1966 in the Buriram Province, where his father initiated him into Muay Thai at the age of nine. In 1977 Burklerk moved to Bangkok to join the Pinsinchai camp owned by Lieutenant Savek Pinsinchai. He was initially too small to compete in Bangkok and fought mostly in Rangsit, Samrong and Chaophraya.
Burklerk emerged as a top fighter in 1983 when he won his first Thailand title. By 1987 he was considered one of the country’s best fighters, having won two Thailand titles and being the reigning Lumpinee Stadium 112 lb champion. He was thus named ‘Lumpinee Fighter of the Year’ and received the ‘Yod Muay Fighter of the Year’ award.
After losing his Lumpinee Stadium 112 lb belt in 1987, Burklerk took a break of over three years in order to heal a chronic stomach disease. He came back in 1991 and quickly regained his elite fighter status, reaching the final of the annual Isuzu Cup where he lost to Lakhin Wassandasit. He fought more sporadically during this second career, but always with a high level of success against top opposition.
Following his retirement, Burklerk became a trainer and in 2008 he opened his gym in Lampang. He gives seminars in various countries and was awarded ‘Muay Thai Ambassador of the Year’ in 2010. His most successful student is Thepsutin Pumpanmuang (Thailand and Channel 7 champion).
