Combative Grappling – Horsham
2023-12-02 09:00 - 13:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Horsham Allied Martial Arts, 2c Clark Street, Horsham, Victoria, 3400, 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, SENIOR KEF–IC INSTRUCTOR MATT MELLINGTON 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 Matt’s own extensive experience and qualifications.

COURSE DETAILS:
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

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* If you have previously completed Echo module, you can book a ‘refresher’ ticket for only $54! (Note: no course booklet is supplied, and you must provide your previously signed course booklet as proof of prior completion.)

Combative Grappling – Melbourne
2024-03-03 10:00 - 14:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Kando Martial Arts Highett, 30 Teton Ct, Highett, VIC, 3190, Australia
Train in Paul Cale’s world-leading close-combat program used by the Australian Special Forces & Army, tailored for everyday self-protection.
PURCHASE TICKETS

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 of 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 on real combat and was taught to non-military personnel for the first time in 2019.
ON THIS COURSE, KEF–IC INSTRUCTOR JUSTIN QUBROSI 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 Justin’s own extensive experience and qualifications (see below Course Details)

COURSE DETAILS:
The Combative Grappling course teaches the essential tactics and techniques of grappling to overcome a committed assault — and how to adapt BJJ/sport grappling skills for survival, and to fit policing Rules of Engagement (ROE).
In this session (the KEF–IC Echo module), you’ll learn how to out-grapple an opponent when lives are at stake, rather than competition points. Over four hours, you will hone vital strategies and skills to survive life-threatening situations where you are on the ground and under attack. You will also drill ground-fighting responses for when weapons are, or could be, in your assailant’s possession.
The core skills and drills of this module provide the framework for adapting sport jiu-jitsu skills to combat real violence, or learning the essentials from scratch. Together, they develop the following key aspects of grappling for self-protection:

Targeting your attacks to stop threats rapidly
Weapon awareness, pre-emptive response and counters
Supine (guard) offence and recovery tactics
Shoulder lock variations and controls for key tactical positions
Clinching with a weapon
You will also receive a comprehensive training booklet, 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:

Age: 18+ (Kando members 15 and above welcome)
Experience: None — beginners welcome

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Weapon Survival Essentials – Melbourne
2024-03-16 15:00 - 19:00 (Australia/Brisbane), 2024-08-24 15:00 - 19:00 UTC | Guardian Defence, 3/3 Joyce Court, Coburg North, Melbourne, Victoria, 3058, Australia
Learn how to apply the principles of Kinetic Fighting–Integrated Combat to control your fear and protect against common street weapons.
This course (Charlie module in the KEF–IC syllabus) was developed by Army Combatives Program creator Paul Cale. In it you will discover the essential components of surviving an armed attack, but also 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.

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.
Prerequisites: None — beginners welcome*
Instructor: AJ Kearns

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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, book a ‘Refresh Attendee’ ticket for only $50! (Note: no course book is provided and proof of previous course completion is required.)

Weapon Response Framework – Melbourne
2024-03-17 09:30 - 13:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | Guardian Defence, 3/3 Joyce Court, Coburg North, Melbourne, Victoria, 3058, Australia

Self-Protection Essentials & Survivability Blueprint – Sydney
2024-04-20 13:00 - 2024-04-21 14:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Kaizen Academy Eastern Suburbs, 5/15-17 West Street, Brookvale, NSW, 2100, Australia
Train with former Commando SGT Paul Cale in his world-leading close-combat program used by Australian Special Forces & Army, tailored for everyday self-protection!
PURCHASE TICKETS
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, 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.
In these sessions, Kinetic Fighting instructor Mark Fazackerley will teach Paul Cale’s battle-proven principles and survival tactics that 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 & 40+ years in martial arts, as well as Mark’s own extensive qualifications
used and supported by people from all walks of life and a broad range of industries (to find out what others think of Paul Cale’s courses, see here).

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.
COURSE DETAILS:
Session 1 – Self-Protection Essentials:
In this module (known as ‘Alpha’ in the KEF–IC syllabus), you will cover the key aspects of surviving a 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*
Time: 01:00 pm – 5.00 pm, 20 April 2024
Session 2 – Survivability Blueprint:
Build on the previous day’s training with four hours of skill integration and extension, reflex training and drills to help you develop the fundamental skills into an effective tactical arsenal.
In this module (‘Bravo’ in the KEF–IC syllabus) you will be introduced to principles of adaptation and shown how free play and sparring/rolling can enhance tactical capability. Learn grappling skills applicable to the battlefield, and 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.
Prerequisites: Self-Protection Essentials (KEF–IC Alpha)*
Time: 10:00 pm – 2:00 pm, 21 April 2024
Use the code ‘save30′ before 10 April to get a $60 bonus: a free KEF–IC cap PLUS $30 off!

PURCHASE TICKETS

(Special discounts apply if you bring a training partner — select two or more tickets.)
* If you have already completed the Alpha and/or Bravo modules (previously known as Level 1-Alpha and Level 1-Bravo) and would like to do a refresher, contact info@kefgroup.com for special pricing.

Weapon Survival & Combative Grappling - Brisbane
2024-04-20 13:00 - 2024-04-21 17:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | Kinetic Combatives Centre, 26A Wallace St, Albion, QLD, 4010, Australia
Train in Paul Cale’s world-leading close-combat programs used by Australian Special Forces & Army, tailored for everyday self-protection. Do one, two or all three modules:
‘CHARLIE’ – Learn how to apply the principles of Kinetic Fighting to detect threats and protect against common street weapons.

‘DELTA’ – Develop your weapon-survival skill sets and ability to control fear, while learning a drilling framework for ongoing training and improvement.

‘ECHO’ – Learn the essential tactics and techniques of grappling to overcome a committed assault, and how to adapt sport grappling skills for survival.
PURCHASE TICKETS
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), and later the Australian Army Combatives Program (ACP) — now the official close-combat training system for Australia’s general Army.
The Personal Combatives courses in Cale’s Kinetic Fighting–Integrated Combat (KEF–IC) syllabus use the same principles and core techniques as ACP, but 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.
In these sessions, Kinetic Fighting instructor Ben Kelleher will teach Paul Cale’s battle-proven principles and survival tactics that 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 & 40+ years in martial arts, as well as many years of experience teaching self-protection, as well as Ben’s own extensive qualifications.
used and supported by people from all walks of life and a broad range of industries (to find out what others think of Paul Cale’s courses, visit the website).

COURSE DETAILS:
Session 1 – CHARLIE: Weapon Survival Essentials
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.
Over four hours, you will develop a working knowledge of the following key aspects of self-protection:

Behavioural threat awareness and weapon 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*
Time: 1:00 pm–5:00 pm Saturday 20 April

Session 2 – DELTA: Weapon Response Framework
In this course (the KEF–IC Delta module), KEF Instructor will take you through a series of drills and scenarios designed 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.
You will learn drills and exercises that provide an ongoing framework for the development of the following key skills and attributes:

Recognising and dealing with combat stress and fear
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
Awareness of capability, and working within it.

Your instructor will also field questions and troubleshoot, helping you to work through any issues you’re having in understanding the principles and tactics or applying your technique.
Prerequisite: KEF–IC Charlie*
Time: 9:00 am–1:00 pm, Sunday 21 April

Session 3 – ECHO: Combative Grappling
In this course (the KEF–IC Echo module), KEF Instructor will teach you how to out-grapple an opponent when lives are at stake, rather than competition points. In four hours you will learn vital strategies and skills to survive life-threatening situations where you end up on the ground, and/or the assailant attempts to grab, control and move you. You will also drill ground-fighting responses to multiple assailants and how to grapple when weapons are, or could be, in use.
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
Ground survival against multiple attackers
Weapon awareness, pre-emptive response and counters
Clinching with a weapon (both blades and firearms)
Classic trips and reaps adapted for real combat
Supine (guard) offence and recovery tactics
Shoulder lock variations and controls for key tactical positions.

Prerequisites: None — beginners welcome
Time: 1:30 pm – 5.30 pm, Sunday 21 April

BOOK NOW & SAVE – Receive a free KEF–IC Tactical Pen ($49.95 RRP) PLUS $20 OFF by using the code ‘earlybird’ before 10 April

* If you have already completed the Charlie and/or Delta (previously known as Level 2-Alpha and Level 2-Bravo) or Echo modules and would like to do a refresher, contact info@kefgroup.com for special pricing.

Self-Protection Essentials & Survivability Blueprint – Horsham
2024-05-18 09:00 - 17:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | Horsham Allied Martial Arts, 2c Clark Street, Horsham, Victoria, 3400, Australia
Train with former Commando SGT Paul Cale in his world-leading close-combat program used by Australian Special Forces & Army, tailored for everyday self-protection!
PURCHASE TICKETS
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, 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.
In these sessions, Kinetic Fighting instructor Mark Fazackerley will teach Paul Cale’s battle-proven principles and survival tactics that 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 & 40+ years in martial arts, as well as Mark’s own extensive qualifications
used and supported by people from all walks of life and a broad range of industries (to find out what others think of Paul Cale’s courses, see here).

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.

COURSE DETAILS:
Session 1 – Self-Protection Essentials:
In this module (known as ‘Alpha’ in the KEF–IC syllabus), you will cover the key aspects of surviving a 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*
Time: 09:00 am – 1:00 pm, 18 May

Session 2 – Survivability Blueprint:
Build on the previous day’s training with four hours of skill integration and extension, reflex training and drills to help you develop the fundamental skills into an effective tactical arsenal.
In this module (‘Bravo’ in the KEF–IC syllabus) you will be introduced to principles of adaptation and shown how free play and sparring/rolling can enhance tactical capability. Learn grappling skills applicable to the battlefield, and 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.
Prerequisites: Self-Protection Essentials (KEF–IC Alpha)*
Time: 1:30 pm – 5:30 pm, 18 May

PURCHASE TICKETS

* If you have already completed the Alpha and/or Bravo modules (previously known as Level 1-Alpha and Level 1-Bravo) and would like to do a refresher, contact info@kefgroup.com for special pricing.

Weapon Survival & Combative Grappling - Sydney
2024-05-18 13:00 - 2024-05-19 17:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | Kaizen Academy Eastern Suburbs, 5/15-17 West Street, Brookvale, NSW, 2100, Australia
Train in Paul Cale’s world-leading close-combat programs used by the Australian Special Forces & Army, tailored for everyday self-protection. Do one, two or all three modules:
PURCHASE TICKETS
‘CHARLIE’ – Learn how to apply the principles of Kinetic Fighting to detect threats and protect against common street weapons.

‘DELTA’ – Develop your weapon-survival skill sets and ability to control fear, while learning a drilling framework for ongoing training and improvement.

‘ECHO’ – Learn the essential tactics and techniques of grappling to overcome a committed assault, and how to adapt sport grappling skills for survival.
A veteran of multiple combat tours with the 2nd Commando Regiment, former Sergeant Paul Cale rewrote the book on Special Forces Close-Quarter Fighting (CQF). He then created Infantry Integrated Combat (ICC), and later the Australian Army Combatives Program (ACP) — now the official close-combat training system for Australia’s general Army.
The Personal Combatives courses in Cale’s Kinetic Fighting–Integrated Combat (KEF–IC) syllabus use the same principles and core techniques as ACP, but you learn only what applies 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.
In these sessions, Kinetic Fighting instructor Mark Fazackerley will teach Paul Cale’s battle-proven principles and survival tactics that 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 & 40+ years in martial arts, as well as many years of experience teaching self-protection, as well as Mark’s extensive qualifications
used and supported by people from all walks of life and a broad range of industries (to find out what others think of Paul Cale’s courses, visit the website).

COURSE DETAILS:
Session 1 – CHARLIE Weapon Survival Essentials
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.
Over four hours, you will develop a working knowledge of the following key aspects of self-protection:

Behavioural threat awareness and weapon 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*
Time: 1:00 pm–5:00 pm Saturday 18 May 2024

Session 2 – DELTA Weapon Response Framework
In this course (the KEF–IC Delta module), KEF instructor will take you through a series of drills and scenarios designed 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.
You will learn drills and exercises that provide an ongoing framework for the development of the following key skills and attributes:

Recognising and dealing with combat stress and fear
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
Awareness of capability, and working within it.

Your instructor will also field questions and troubleshoot, helping you to work through any issues you’re having in understanding the principles and tactics or applying your technique.
Prerequisite: KEF–IC Charlie*
Time: 9:00 am–1:00 pm, Sunday 19 May 2024

Session 3 – ECHO Combative Grappling
In this course (the KEF–IC Echo module), KEF instructor will teach you how to out-grapple an opponent when lives are at stake, rather than competition points. In four hours you will learn vital strategies and skills to survive life-threatening situations where you end up on the ground, and/or the assailant attempts to grab, control and move you. You will also drill ground-fighting responses to multiple assailants and how to grapple when weapons are, or could be, in use.
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
Ground survival against multiple attackers
Weapon awareness, pre-emptive response and counters
Clinching with a weapon (both blades and firearms)
Classic trips and reaps adapted for real combat
Supine (guard) offence and recovery tactics
Shoulder lock variations and controls for key tactical positions.

Prerequisites: None — beginners welcome
Time: 1:30 pm – 5.30 pm, Sunday 19 May 2024

BOOK NOW & SAVE! – Receive a $70 BONUS (free KEF–IC Tactical Pen and discounted ticket) **

* If you have already completed the Charlie and/or Delta modules (previously known as
Level 2-Alpha and Level 2-Bravo) and would like to do a refresher, contact info@kefgroup.com for special pricing.
** Use the code ‘earlybird’ when booking before 11.59 pm, 19 April. Further discounts apply if you bring a training partner or select multiple modules — select two or more tickets.

Self-Protection Essentials & Survivability Blueprint - Brisbane
2024-05-19 09:00 - 17:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | Kinetic Combatives Centre, 26A Wallace St, Albion, QLD, 4010, Australia
Train in former Commando SGT Paul Cale’s world-leading close-combat program used by Australian Special Forces & Army, tailored for everyday self-protection!
PURCHASE TICKETS
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, 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.
In these sessions, Kinetic Fighting instructor Ben Kelleher will teach Paul Cale’s battle-proven principles and survival tactics that 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 & 40+ years in martial arts, as well as Ben’s own extensive qualifications
used and supported by people from all walks of life and a broad range of industries (to find out what others think of Paul Cale’s courses, visit the website).

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.
COURSE DETAILS:
Session 1 – Self-Protection Essentials:
In this module (known as ‘Alpha’ in the KEF–IC syllabus), you will cover the key aspects of surviving a 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*
Time: 09:00 am – 1:00 pm
Session 2 – Survivability Blueprint:
Build on the previous day’s training with four hours of skill integration and extension, reflex training and drills to help you develop the fundamental skills into an effective tactical arsenal.
In this module (‘Bravo’ in the KEF–IC syllabus) you will be introduced to principles of adaptation and shown how free play and sparring/rolling can enhance tactical capability. Learn grappling skills applicable to the battlefield, and 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.
Prerequisites: Self-Protection Essentials (KEF–IC Alpha)*
Time: 01:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Use the code ‘EARLYBIRD’ before 26 April 2024 to get a $50 bonus: a free KEF–IC cap PLUS $20 off!

PURCHASE TICKETS

(Special discounts apply if you bring a training partner — select two or more tickets.)
* If you have already completed the Alpha and/or Bravo modules (previously known as Level 1-Alpha and Level 1-Bravo) and would like to do a refresher, contact info@kefgroup.com for special pricing.

Self-Protection Essentials & Survivability Blueprint – Melbourne
2024-06-01 14:00 - 2024-06-02 14:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Kando Martial Arts Highett, 30 Teton Ct, Highett, VIC, 3190, Australia
Train with former Commando SGT Paul Cale in his world-leading close-combat program used by Australian Special Forces & Army, tailored for everyday self-protection!
PURCHASE TICKETS
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, 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.
In these sessions, Kinetic Fighting instructor Mark Fazackerley will teach Paul Cale’s battle-proven principles and survival tactics that 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 & 40+ years in martial arts, as well as Mark’s own extensive qualifications
used and supported by people from all walks of life and a broad range of industries (to find out what others think of Paul Cale’s courses, see here).

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.

COURSE DETAILS:
Session 1 – Self-Protection Essentials:
In this module (known as ‘Alpha’ in the KEF–IC syllabus), you will cover the key aspects of surviving a 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*
Time: 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm, 1 June

Session 2 – Survivability Blueprint:
Build on the previous day’s training with four hours of skill integration and extension, reflex training and drills to help you develop the fundamental skills into an effective tactical arsenal.
In this module (‘Bravo’ in the KEF–IC syllabus) you will be introduced to principles of adaptation and shown how free play and sparring/rolling can enhance tactical capability. Learn grappling skills applicable to the battlefield, and 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.
Prerequisites: Self-Protection Essentials (KEF–IC Alpha)*
Time: 10:00 pm – 2:00 pm, 2 June

PURCHASE TICKETS

* If you have already completed the Alpha and/or Bravo modules (previously known as Level 1-Alpha and Level 1-Bravo) and would like to do a refresher, contact info@kefgroup.com for special pricing.

Weapon Survival & Combative Grappling – Brisbane
2024-06-08 09:00 - 2024-06-09 17:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | Kinetic Combatives Centre, 26A Wallace St, Albion, QLD, 4010, Australia
Train in Paul Cale’s world-leading close-combat programs used by Australian Special Forces & Army, tailored for everyday self-protection. Do one, two or all three modules:
‘CHARLIE’ – Learn how to apply the principles of Kinetic Fighting to detect threats and protect against common street weapons.

‘DELTA’ – Develop your weapon-survival skill sets and ability to control fear, while learning a drilling framework for ongoing training and improvement.

‘ECHO’ – Learn the essential tactics and techniques of grappling to overcome a committed assault, and how to adapt sport grappling skills for survival.
PURCHASE TICKETS
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), and later the Australian Army Combatives Program (ACP) — now the official close-combat training system for Australia’s general Army.
The Personal Combatives courses in Cale’s Kinetic Fighting–Integrated Combat (KEF–IC) syllabus use the same principles and core techniques as ACP, but 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.
In these sessions, Kinetic Fighting instructor Ben Kelleher will teach Paul Cale’s battle-proven principles and survival tactics that 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 & 40+ years in martial arts, as well as many years of experience teaching self-protection, as well as Ben’s own extensive qualifications.
used and supported by people from all walks of life and a broad range of industries (to find out what others think of Paul Cale’s courses, visit the website).

COURSE DETAILS:
Session 1 – CHARLIE: Weapon Survival Essentials
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.
Over four hours, you will develop a working knowledge of the following key aspects of self-protection:

Behavioural threat awareness and weapon 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*
Time: 1:00 pm–5:00 pm Saturday 8 June

Session 2 – DELTA: Weapon Response Framework
In this course (the KEF–IC Delta module), KEF Instructor will take you through a series of drills and scenarios designed 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.
You will learn drills and exercises that provide an ongoing framework for the development of the following key skills and attributes:

Recognising and dealing with combat stress and fear
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
Awareness of capability, and working within it.

Your instructor will also field questions and troubleshoot, helping you to work through any issues you’re having in understanding the principles and tactics or applying your technique.
Prerequisite: KEF–IC Charlie*
Time: 9:00 am–1:00 pm, Sunday 9 June

Session 3 – ECHO: Combative Grappling
In this course (the KEF–IC Echo module), KEF Instructor will teach you how to out-grapple an opponent when lives are at stake, rather than competition points. In four hours you will learn vital strategies and skills to survive life-threatening situations where you end up on the ground, and/or the assailant attempts to grab, control and move you. You will also drill ground-fighting responses to multiple assailants and how to grapple when weapons are, or could be, in use.
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
Ground survival against multiple attackers
Weapon awareness, pre-emptive response and counters
Clinching with a weapon (both blades and firearms)
Classic trips and reaps adapted for real combat
Supine (guard) offence and recovery tactics
Shoulder lock variations and controls for key tactical positions.

Prerequisites: None — beginners welcome
Time: 1:30 pm – 5.30 pm, Sunday 9 June

BOOK NOW & SAVE – Receive a free KEF–IC Tactical Pen ($49.95 RRP) PLUS $20 OFF by using the code ‘earlybird’ before 10 April

* If you have already completed the Charlie and/or Delta (previously known as Level 2-Alpha and Level 2-Bravo) or Echo modules and would like to do a refresher, contact info@kefgroup.com for special pricing.

Self-Protection Essentials – Melbourne
2024-06-15 15:00 - 19:00 UTC | 3 Joyce Ct, Coburg North VIC 3058, Australia, 3 Joyce Ct, 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
2024-06-16 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

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

Self-Protection Essentials – Brisbane
2024-08-25 08:00 - 12:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Primal Krav Maga & Self-Defence, Entrance in Laneway, 331 George St, Brisbane City, QLD, 4000, 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 Senior Instructor Piero Borgna 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 Piero’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 – Save $30 and get a free KEF–IC cap!*

* Use the code ‘save30’ to book before 11:59pm on 11 August. Bring a friend for further discounts.
** Book both Alpha and Bravo modules for further discounts. (If you have previously completed the course and would like to do a refresher, contact us for special pricing.)

Weapon Response Framework – Melbourne
2024-08-25 09:30 - 13:30 UTC | Guardian Defence, 3/3 Joyce Court, Coburg North, Melbourne, Victoria, 3058, 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*

BOOK NOW & SAVE

* 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, book a ‘Refresh Attendee’ ticket for only $50! (Note: no course book is provided and proof of previous course completion is required.)

Survivability Blueprint – Brisbane
2024-08-25 13:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Primal Krav Maga & Self-Defence, Entrance in Laneway, 331 George St, Brisbane City, QLD, 4000, 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 Senior Instructor Piero Borgna 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)

BOOK NOW – Save $30 and get a free KEF–IC cap!*

* Use the code ‘save30’ to book before 11:59pm on 11 August (must be booked with ‘Alpha’ module to receive cap offer). Bring a friend for further discounts.
** Book both Alpha and Bravo modules for further discounts. (If you have previously completed the course and would like to do a refresher, contact us for special pricing.)

Army Combatives & Muay Thai Camp – Thailand
2024-08-28 - 2024-09-03 | 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 Shihan Darren Jordan and guest Muay Thai/Muay Boran masters and fighters, Cale will take participants through an exciting training and cultural program over 7 days, including a full day of tactical pistol shooting.
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
6 nights’ hotel accommodation
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 & Thailand Combatives Camp T-shirt
Certificates of completion (or qualification, if eligible).

BOOK NOW!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Q: How long and how frequent are the training sessions?
A: Each morning there will be a Muay Thai/Muay Boran morning session of 2.5 hours’ duration. This will be followed by lunch with the group, and recovery time. Training then resumes with 2.5 hours of Army Combatives/Military Knife-fighting. This will be the program for 5 days. One day will be entirely devoted to an introductory tactical pistol shooting course, with neither the Muay Thai or Army Combatives taking place on that day. The final day will be used for revision and testing.
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 and a sensible attitude. 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 any 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.
Q: How do I book and pay for the camp?
A: To secure your spot, you must pay an initial deposit of $1000 via the website booking page at www.kineticshop.com.au (select ‘deposit’). You must then pay the difference of $3500 (select ‘final payment’ on the booking page) by 31 July. Alternatively, you can pay the full amount immediately via the booking page.
Q: Can I attend the camp if I’m not from Australia?
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 ‘deposit’). We will then invoice you for the remaining $2000, to be paid by 31 July.

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.

Weapon Survival Essentials – Brisbane
2024-09-08 08:00 - 12:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Primal Krav Maga & Self-Defence, Entrance in Laneway, 331 George St, Brisbane City, QLD, 4000, Australia
Learn how to apply the principles of Kinetic Fighting–Integrated Combat to control your fear and protect against common street weapons.
This course (Charlie module in the KEF–IC syllabus) was developed by Army Combatives Program creator Paul Cale. In it you will discover the essential components of surviving an armed attack, but also 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.

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.
Prerequisites: None — beginners welcome*

BOOK NOW – Get $30 off, plus a FREE tactical pen (value $50)!**

* Do the Charlie and Delta modules together for a discount. 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 info@kefgroup.com for special pricing. (Note: no course book is provided and proof of previous course completion will be required.)
** Use the code ‘save30’ and book before 11:59pm on 26 August.

Weapon Response Framework – Brisbane
2024-09-08 13:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Primal Krav Maga & Self-Defence, Entrance in Laneway, 331 George St, Brisbane City, QLD, 4000, Australia
Develop your Kinetic Fighting–Integrated Combat skill sets and overall defensive capability with Paul Cale in this follow-up to his essential weapons-training course, the KEF–IC Charlie module.
In this course (the KEF–IC Delta module), Kinetic Fighting founder and former Commando SGT Paul Cale will take you through a series of drills and scenarios designed 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*

BOOK NOW – Get $30 off, plus a FREE tactical pen (value $50)!**

* Do the Charlie and Delta modules together for a discount. 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 info@kefgroup.com for special pricing. (Note: no course book is provided and proof of previous course completion will be required.)
** Use the code ‘save30’ and book before 11:59pm on 26 August (tactical pen only available with the purchase of a Charlie ticket).

Combative Grappling – Brisbane
2024-09-21 12:30 - 16:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | Primal Krav Maga & Self-Defence, Entrance in Laneway, 331 George St, Brisbane City, QLD, 4000, 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 our KEF–IC Instructors.

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 (prior KEF–IC or martial arts experience is recommended)

BOOK NOW – Get $30 off for a limited time!*

* Use the code ‘save30’ and book before 11:59pm on 26 August.

** Book with the Charlie and Delta modules for additional savings. If you have previously completed the Echo course and would like to do a refresher, contact info@kefgroup.com for special pricing.

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.

Weapon Response Framework – Sydney
2024-09-29 09:00 - 13:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Kaizen Academy Eastern Suburbs, 5/15-17 West Street, Brookvale, NSW, 2100, 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*

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 Charlie module to receive the bonus pen; use the code ‘save30’ and book by 8 September.
