Survivability Blueprint – Brisbane
2023-09-03 13:30 - 17:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | TheMill Gym Brisbane, 26 Wallace St, Albion, QLD, 4010, 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 – Use the code ‘earlybird’ to get $20 off and a free KEF–IC cap!*
BRING A FRIEND & SAVE – Multi-ticket discounts available

* Book before 11:59pm on 113 August 2023. Booking must include Alpha module.
** Book two spots for 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.)

Self-Protection Essentials – Sydney
2023-09-16 13:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Training Grounds, Crowsnest, 382 Pacific Highway, Crows Nest, New South Wales, 2065, 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, Combatives Master Trainer Clancy Roberts will teach Paul 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 Clancy’s own extensive 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 – Early-birds get $20 off and a free KEF–IC cap!*
BRING A FRIEND & SAVE – Get a second ticket for further discounts **

* Book using the offer code ‘earlybird’ before 11:59pm on 16 August.
** Book two spots for Alpha and Bravo modules. (If you have previously completed the course and would like to do a refresher, contact us for special pricing.)

Weapon Survival Essentials – Brisbane
2023-09-17 09:00 - 13:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | TheMill Gym Brisbane, 26 Wallace St, Albion, QLD, 4010, 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& SAVE – Early-bird special: a FREE tactical pen (value $49.95) plus $20 off!**
BRING A FRIEND & SAVE – Buy two or more tickets for further discounts

* 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 ‘earlybird’ and book before 11:59pm on 27 August 2023.

The video below shows an example of KEF–IC Chief Instructor Paul Cale delivering high-level knife defence skill-testing for television (no shock knives are used in these KEF–IC modules):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0Qliako1Fo&list=PLQ0Qen82m0cr4Kj0FsN5W–7Bmkjw_YMr

Survivability Blueprint – Sydney
2023-09-17 10:00 - 14:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Training Grounds, Crowsnest, 382 Pacific Highway, Crows Nest, New South Wales, 2065, 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 Clancy Roberts 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 – Early-birds get $20 off and a free KEF–IC cap!*
BRING A FRIEND & SAVE – Get a second ticket for further discounts**

* Book using the offer code ‘earlybird’ before 11:59pm on 29 June. Booking must include Alpha module.
** Book two spots for 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 – Brisbane
2023-09-24 09:00 - 13:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | TheMill Gym Brisbane, 26 Wallace St, Albion, QLD, 4010, 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 & SAVE – Early-bird special: a FREE tactical pen worth $49.95 plus $20 off!**
BRING A FRIEND & SAVE – Buy two or more tickets for further discounts

* 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.
** Use the code ‘earlybird’ and book before 11:59pm on 27 August 2023. Tactical pen only available with the purchase of a Charlie ticket.

Combative Grappling – Brisbane
2023-10-08 09:00 - 13:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | TheMill Gym Brisbane, 26 Wallace St, Albion, QLD, 4010, 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/grappling experience is recommended)

BOOK NOW & SAVE $20! – Early-bird discount ends 27 August *
BRING A FRIEND & SAVE – Buy two or more tickets for further discounts **

* Use the code ‘earlybird’ and book before 11:59pm on 27 August.

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

Weapon Survival Essentials – Sydney
2023-10-14 13:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Training Grounds, Crowsnest, 382 Pacific Highway, Crows Nest, New South Wales, 2065, 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 & SAVE – Early-bird special includes a free tactical pen, normally $49.95!**
BRING A FRIEND & SAVE – Buy two or more tickets for further discounts

* 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.
** Use the code ‘earlybird’ and book before 11:59pm on 14 September 2023.

The video below shows an example of KEF–IC Chief Instructor Paul Cale delivering high-level knife defence skill-testing for television (no shock knives are used in these KEF–IC modules):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0Qliako1Fo&list=PLQ0Qen82m0cr4Kj0FsN5W–7Bmkjw_YMr

Weapon Response Framework – Sydney
2023-10-15 09:00 - 13:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Training Grounds, Crowsnest, 382 Pacific Highway, Crows Nest, New South Wales, 2065, 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 – Early-bird special includes a free tactical pen, normally $49.95!**

* 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 us for special pricing. (Note: no course book is provided and proof of previous course completion is required.)
** Use the code ‘earlybird’ and book before 11:59pm on 14 September 2023. Pen only available with the purchase of a Charlie ticket.

Combative Grappling – Sydney
2023-10-15 13:30 - 17:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | Training Grounds, Crowsnest, 382 Pacific Highway, Crows Nest, New South Wales, 2065, 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 Combatives Master Trainer Clancy Roberts.

COURSE DETAILS:

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

Targeting your attacks to stop threats rapidly

Weapon awareness, pre-emptive response and counters

Clinching with a bladed or blunt weapon

Supine (guard) offence and recovery tactics

Shoulder lock variations and controls for key tactical positions

Classic trips and reaps adapted for real combat.

Prerequisites: None — beginners welcome

BOOK NOW & SAVE $20! – Early-bird discount ends 14 September *
BRING A FRIEND & SAVE – Buy two or more tickets for further discounts

* Use the code ‘earlybird’ and book before 11:59pm on 14 September 2023.

** If you have previously completed the Echo course and would like to do a refresher, contact us for special pricing.

Combative Grappling – Melbourne
2023-11-04 14:30 - 18:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | Guardian Defence, 3/3 Joyce Court, Coburg North, Melbourne, Victoria, 3058, 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, 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:
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

ENQUIRE NOW ONLINE!

* If you have previously completed Echo 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.)

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

BOOK NOW ONLINE!

* 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

PURCHASE TICKETS

Weapon Survival Essentials – Melbourne
2024-03-16 15:00 - 19:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | 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

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.)

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*

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* 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
