Kinetic Fighting

Survivability Blueprint – Melbourne
2023-07-02 09:30 - 13:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | Guardian Defence, 3/3 Joyce Court, 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 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 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 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: Self-Protection Essentials (KEF–IC Alpha)*

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THE INSTRUCTOR:
This training in essential, real-world self-protection skills will be delivered by KEF–IC Instructor AJ Kearns. A qualified Personal Trainer, AJ has more than 20 years’ experience in self-protection and martial arts training, and 17 years in instructing.

* (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.)

Self-Protection Essentials – Melbourne
2023-07-01 14:30 - 18:30, 2022-11-05 15:00 - 19:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Guardian Defence, 3/3 Joyce Court, Coburg North, Melbourne, Victoria, 3058, Australia
Train in Paul Cale’s world-leading close-combat program used by Australian Special Forces & Army, tailored for everyday self-protection.

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

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

COURSE DETAILS:

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

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* 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 – Horsham
2023-06-17 13:30 - 17:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | Horsham Allied Martial Arts, 2c Clark Street, Horsham, Victoria, 3400, 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 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 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 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: Self-Protection Essentials (KEF–IC Alpha)*

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* (If you have previously completed either module and would like to do a refresher, contact Horsham Allied Martial Arts.)

Self-Protection Essentials – Horsham
2023-06-17 09:00 - 13:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Horsham Allied Martial Arts, 2c Clark Street, Horsham, Victoria, 3400, 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 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:

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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* Do the Alpha and Bravo modules together for a discount. (If you have previously completed either module and would like to do a refresher, contact Horsham Allied Martial Arts.)

Combative Grappling – Brisbane
2023-06-11 10:00 - 14:00 (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 — beginners welcome

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

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

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

Combative Grappling – Melbourne
2023-05-28 09:30 - 13:30 (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.)

Weapon Response Framework – Gold Coast
2023-05-27 13:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Southern Cross Self-Defence Gold Coast, Mudgeeraba Showgrounds (Helen Ripper Pavilion), Worongary Rd, Worongary, Queensland, 4213, 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*

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* Do the Charlie and Delta modules together. If you have already completed Charlie or Delta — previously known as Level 2-Alpha and Level 2-Bravo — and would like to do a refresher, contact the organiser for discounted pricing. (Note: no course book is provided and proof of previous course completion is required.)

Weapon Survival Essentials – Gold Coast
2023-05-27 08:30 - 12:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | Southern Cross Self-Defence Gold Coast, Mudgeeraba Showgrounds (Helen Ripper Pavilion), Worongary Rd, Worongary, Queensland, 4213, 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*

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* If you have already completed Charlie module — previously known as Level 2-Alpha — and would like to do a refresher, contact Southern Cross MA (Note: no course book is provided and proof of previous course completion will be required.)

Weapon Response Framework – Brisbane
2023-05-21 10:00 - 14:00 (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 30 April 2023. Tactical pen only available with purchase of a Charlie ticket.

Weapon Survival Essentials – Brisbane
2023-05-20 13:00 - 17:00 (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 30 April 2023.

Survivability Blueprint – Brisbane
2023-05-07 13:00 - 17:00 (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 20 April 2023. Booking must include Alpha module.
** (If you have previously completed the course and would like to do a refresher, contact us for special pricing.)

Self-Protection Essentials – Brisbane
2023-05-07 08:30 - 12:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | TheMill Gym Brisbane, 26 Wallace St, Albion, QLD, 4010, 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 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 – 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 20 April 2023.
** (If you have previously completed the course and would like to do a refresher, contact us for special pricing.)

Survivability Blueprint – Gold Coast
2023-04-15 13:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Southern Cross Self-Defence Gold Coast, Mudgeeraba Showgrounds (Helen Ripper Pavilion), Worongary Rd, Worongary, Queensland, 4213, 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 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 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 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: Self-Protection Essentials (KEF–IC Alpha)*

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The Instructor:
This training in essential, real-world self-protection skills will be delivered by KEF–IC Instructor John Trebilco, long-time martial arts instructor and owner of Southern Cross Self-Defence, Gold Coast.

* Book Bravo module together with Alpha for a discount. (If you have previously completed the Alpha course and would like to do a refresher, contact admin@southerncrossgc.com.au for special pricing.)

Self-Protection Essentials – Gold Coast
2023-04-15 08:30 - 12:30, 2023-03-25 09:00 - 13:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Southern Cross Self-Defence Gold Coast, Mudgeeraba Showgrounds (Helen Ripper Pavilion), Worongary Rd, Worongary, Queensland, 4213, 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 JOHN TREBILCO 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 John’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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Dynamic Threat Management – Melbourne
2022-12-11 17:30 - 20:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Sargood Barracks, Melbourne, St Kilda Artillery Orderly Room and Drill Hall, 6 Chapel Street, St Kilda, Vic., 3182, Australia
Learn how to apply behavioural analysis and situational awareness to manage threats in dynamic environments. Take your violence-prevention skills to the next level with behavioural intelligence expert Mathew Wann, author of Predicting Violence: How to Interpret Nonverbal Cues.
This session (the KEF–IC ‘Golf’ module) builds upon the lessons of Foxtrot, teaching you how to use nonverbal analysis while operating in a threat environment. You will increase your knowledge of key nonverbal indicators of violence/aggression, and learn to contextualise those behaviours to shared environments such as cafés, bars, train stations and carparks. The module also teaches the fundamentals of ‘baselining’ threats (vital for effective threat analysis) and introduces rapid profiling in dynamic environments. This includes analysing examples in a classroom environment, then applying these skills in practical, scenario-based drills. The lessons culminate in a high-fidelity simulation exercise, enabling you to put your training into action.
Through the Golf module, you will develop:

confidence in avoiding violent attack by ‘base-lining’ and profiling potential threats
techniques that reduce the likelihood of becoming a victim
versatile conflict-management skills
the ability to operate in environments where multiple threats exist
a stronger ‘combat mindset’ and ability to reduce stress reactions
confidence in using nonverbal analysis in high-stress environments.

Your instructor will also field questions and troubleshoot, helping you to work through any issues you’re having in understanding and applying the principles and tactics. You will also receive a FREE copy of his e-book, Predicting Violence: How to Interpret Nonverbal Cues.
Prerequisite: KEF–IC Foxtrot*

BOOK NOW & SAVE – Early-bird special includes a FREE KEF–IC cap worth $28!**
BRING A FRIEND & SAVE – Get a second ticket for 50% off!

THE INSTRUCTOR:
This training in essential, real-world self-protection skills will be delivered by KEF Mission Specialist Instructor (MSI) Mathew Wann. As an instructor of front-line professionals, Mathew gives first-responders and career combatants the tools to understand social and physical precursors to violence, as well as the dynamics of this ‘most primal human disorder’. As a coach and mentor, Mathew has also helped athletes and coaches to gain a competitive advantage in their sport by interpreting unspoken signals.

* Do the Foxtrot and Golf modules together for a discount. (Or, if you wish to organise a private seminar for a professional group, contact info@kefgroup.com.)
** Use the code ‘earlybird’ and book before 11:59pm on 1 December to get your free cap.

Violence Prevention Essentials – Melbourne
2022-12-11 13:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Sargood Barracks, Melbourne, St Kilda Artillery Orderly Room and Drill Hall, 6 Chapel Street, St Kilda, Vic., 3182, Australia
Learn how to prevent violence before it happens, using proven behavioural analysis and threat-detection methods. Behavioural intelligence expert Mathew Wann — author of Predicting Violence: How to Interpret Nonverbal Cues — will teach you how to become a ‘hard target’ in any environment.
With over 15 years of experience in nonverbal communication and behavioural analytics for Defence, Mathew Wann is a specialist in his field. As an instructor of front-line professionals, he gives first-responders and career combatants the tools to understand social and physical precursors to violence, as well as the dynamics of this ‘most primal human disorder’. As a coach and mentor, Mathew has also helped athletes and coaches to gain a competitive advantage in their sport by interpreting unspoken signals.
These ‘soft skills’ are the most important in any self-defence repertoire, regardless of the environment — after all, you can’t lose a battle you don’t have! Unfortunately, they are also the most neglected and rarely taught skills in the self-defence and security fields. So, Kinetic Fighting has now developed this expanded and publicly accessible version of its ‘Red Flags to Violence’ training module delivered to military and police.
In this session and its follow-up module, Dynamic Threat Management, KEF Mission Specialist Instructor Mathew Wann will teach you essential principles and tactics that are:

Suitable for civilians but proven by front-line operators
Adaptable to any social or professional environment
Backed by Mathew’s many years of career military experience and professional application.

You will also receive a FREE copy of the e-book Predicting Violence: How to Interpret Nonverbal Cues.**

In this module (‘Foxtrot’ in the KEF–IC syllabus), you will be taught the levels of situation awareness and how to apply them in everyday life. This includes theoretical and practical applications of active observation and dynamic scanning of an environment. You’ll then discover the four main motives that drive violent attacks, along with how these motives relate to violent attack (this information is vital in dynamic threat assessments, as it provides an insight into the mind of a potential attacker).
Next, you’ll be introduced to the nonverbal behaviours that typically precede acts of interpersonal violence. This is followed by the basic principles of immediate threat assessment, which complements and supports the applied combat-mindset principles taught in other KEF–IC modules such as Self-Protection Essentials (Alpha).
Through the Foxtrot module, you will develop:

situational awareness skills
confidence in observing and monitoring threat environments
an understanding of motivations for violence
the ability to rapidly detect potential threats
techniques to accurately analyse nonverbal behaviour.

Prerequisites: None — beginners welcome

BOOK NOW – Early-bird special includes a FREE KEF–IC cap worth $28!**
BRING A FRIEND & SAVE – Get a second ticket for 50% off!

* Book offer applies to full-course tickets only; book the Foxtrot and Golf modules together, and receive an additional discount.
** Book before 11:59pm on 1 December to receive your free KEF–IC cap.

KEF–IC Instructors' Course & Awards Dinner
2022-12-10 08:00 - 2022-12-11 20:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Sargood Barracks, Melbourne, St Kilda Artillery Orderly Room and Drill Hall, 6 Chapel Street, St Kilda, Vic., 3182, Australia
Complete your KEF–IC instructor training alongside instructors of the Australian Army Combatives Program (ACP), and experience new KEF–IC modules!
This Kinetic Fighting–Integrated Combat Instructors’ Course enables KEF–IC instructors-in-training to practise teaching with ACP-qualified Australian soldiers over two days. In addition to qualification training and up-skilling, the weekend also includes the newest KEF–IC course, Multiple-Attacker Response (‘India’ module) as well as Violence Prevention Essentials and Dynamic Threat Management (‘Foxtrot’ and ‘Golf’ modules).* These are included with any fully paid course ticket or can each be done separately (book via Moshtix here).
Every course ticket also includes a seat at the KEF Awards Dinner on the Saturday night, with fine food, drinks and networking with your fellow instructors. Basic, Army-style accommodation on barracks is included for the Friday and Saturday nights, but is not compulsory.
Course Details:
At Sargood Barracks, Melbourne, in one of the Australian Army’s ACP training facilities, you will take a deep dive into the application of KEF concepts. You’ll refine your skills and learn to teach the material hands-on, while being mentored by KEF’s highly experienced Combatives Master Trainers (CMTs). As part of the learning and qualification process, your lesson delivery will be evaluated by both the CMTs and fellow trainees, including currently licensed KEF–IC Instructors.
Already qualified instructors who attend may be tested (and upgraded upon passing) to teach the next module in the syllabus above their current teaching qualification.
Heading up the coaching will be Paul Cale — KEF–IC/ACP creator, Australian Defence Force Martial Arts Association (ADFMAA) Head Coach and former Commando Sergeant. He will be joined by violence-prevention expert Mathew Wann and other KEF–IC/ACP Combatives Master Trainers.
+ Awards Dinner
Your course booking includes one seat at the KEF–IC/ACP Awards Dinner on the Saturday night. The dinner is run true to traditional Army customs and includes a three-course meal, wine and port (beer and spirits are also available at bar prices). Extra tickets for partners, friends and KEF–IC members not attending the full course can be booked via Moshtix from 11 November.
+ Instructor’s Starter Pack
The cost of the course also covers a 12-month teaching license (to instruct the specific levels passed), two KEF–IC Instructor T-shirts and 10 free course books for your future students.**
Eligibility & Preparation
If you hold a KEF–IC Grey Belt or Green Belt rank, or are ready to grade to Grey Belt by 10 December (the grading will be covered on Saturday), you will be eligible to do this course. You will be educated in the finer points of teaching some or all of the KEF–IC modules A–E (in order, depending on your readiness for each), and certified to teach these modules after passing.***
This rare opportunity for critical skill-enhancement and coaching development in ACP/KEF–IC is limited to 20 people for this year, so don’t miss out!
Secure your place now with an immediate booking, or pay a 50% deposit and the balance by 1 December.

* Instructors may choose to spend time completing further instructor assessments on A–E modules instead of doing the Foxtrot module.
** Booklets (normally $55 each) and T-shirts ($38) are free for first-time instructors only.
*** Teaching can only begin after submission of a completed KEF–IC instructor license agreement and a current public-liability insurance certificate.

Survivability Blueprint – Sydney
2022-12-04 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 and former Commando 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 a free KEF–IC cap!*
BRING A FRIEND & SAVE – Get a second ticket for 50% off **

* Book before 11:59pm on 27 November. Booking must include Alpha module.
** Book two spots for Alpha and Bravo modules, and pay only 50% for the second ticket. (If you have previously completed the course and would like to do a refresher, contact us for special pricing.)

Self-Protection Essentials – Sydney
2022-12-03 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 and former Commando 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 a free KEF–IC cap!*
BRING A FRIEND & SAVE – Get a second ticket for 50% off **

* Book before 11:59pm on 27 November.
** Book two spots for Alpha and Bravo modules, and pay only 50% for the second ticket. (If you have previously completed the course and would like to do a refresher, contact us for special pricing.)

Survivability Blueprint – Melbourne
2022-11-06 09:30 - 13:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | Guardian Defence, 3/3 Joyce Court, 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 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 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 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: Self-Protection Essentials (KEF–IC Alpha)*

BOOK NOW ONLINE!

THE INSTRUCTOR:
This training in essential, real-world self-protection skills will be delivered by KEF–IC Instructor AJ Kearns. A qualified Personal Trainer, AJ has 20 years’ experience in self-protection and martial arts training, and 16 years in instructing. With Black Belts in taekwondo and kobudo (Okinawan weaponry), and instructor certifications from three of the world’s highly renowned krav maga teachers — including Roy Faiga of the Israeli Defence Force’s Wingate Institute — AJ brings extensive experience in civilian self-protection to his teaching.

* (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.)

Weapon Response Framework – Adelaide
2022-10-23 12:30 - 16:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | Seon Do Kwan Martial Arts, Unit 5, 4-8 Deeds Rd, Camden Park, South Australia, 5038, 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!**
BRING A FRIEND & SAVE – Buy two or more tickets for further discounts

* Do the Delta and Charlie modules together for a discount. If you have already completed Charlie, or both 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’ and book before 11:59pm on 23 September 2022. Tactical pen offer only available if Charlie ticket included in purchase.

THE INSTRUCTOR:
This training in essential, real-world self-protection skills will be delivered by Combatives Master Trainer (CMT) James Hellyer. With over 23 years of military service, James is a Warrant Officer (Class 1) in the Army, and one of the first four ACP/KEF–IC Combatives Master Trainers recognised by the programs’ creator Paul Cale. Along with his history of instructing the Army’s version of KEF–IC (ACP) to a variety of military units, James’ teaching leverages off 30 years of martial arts experience, covering a variety of systems. These include boxing, judo, Japanese jujutsu, Kudo Daido Juku and Brazilian jiu-jitsu. This experience, coupled with his extensive military training, gives him a unique ability to connect with KEF–IC students of various styles and abilities to deliver the program with relevance, professionalism and insight.

Weapon Response Framework – Melbourne
2022-10-23 09:30 - 13:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | 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.)

Weapon Survival Essentials – Adelaide
2022-10-23 08:00 - 12:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Seon Do Kwan Martial Arts, Unit 5, 4-8 Deeds Rd, Camden Park, South Australia, 5038, 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.
On this course, Combatives Master Trainer and serving ACP instructor James Hellyer 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 James’s own extensive experience and qualifications.

COURSE DETAILS:

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 Delta and Charlie modules together for a discount. If you have already completed Charlie, or both 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’ and book before 11:59pm on 23 September 2022.

THE INSTRUCTOR:
This training in essential, real-world self-protection skills will be delivered by Combatives Master Trainer (CMT) James Hellyer. With over 23 years of military service, James is a Warrant Officer (Class 1) in the Army, and one of the first four ACP/KEF–IC Combatives Master Trainers recognised by the programs’ creator Paul Cale. Along with his history of instructing the Army’s version of KEF–IC (ACP) to a variety of military units, James’ teaching leverages off 30 years of martial arts experience, covering a variety of systems. These include boxing, judo, Japanese jujutsu, Kudo Daido Juku and Brazilian jiu-jitsu. This experience, coupled with his extensive military training, gives him a unique ability to connect with KEF–IC students of various styles and abilities to deliver the program with relevance, professionalism and insight.

Weapon Survival Essentials – Melbourne
2022-10-22 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*

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.)

Combative Grappling – Melbourne
2022-10-16 12:30 - 16:30 (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 Kinetic Fighting founder Paul Cale.
The Combative Grappling course teaches the essential tactics and techniques of grappling to overcome a committed assault — and how to adapt your current grappling skills for survival, as well as law-enforcement or security ROE.
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/or the assailant attempts to grab, control and move you. You will also drill ground-fighting responses for when weapons are, or could be, in use.
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

Clinching with a weapon

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

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.

BOOK NOW & SAVE – Tickets discounted from $190 to $170! *

* Book before 11:59pm, 30 September 2022. Book together with the ‘Tactical Control & Arrest for Policing’ seminar for a $40 discount (serving police, PSOs and corrections officers only).

Tactical Control & Arrest for Policing
2022-10-16 08:00 - 12:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Guardian Defence, 3/3 Joyce Court, Coburg North, Melbourne, Victoria, 3058, Australia
In this seminar for serving law-enforcement professionals, Kinetic Fighting founder Paul Cale will address some of the key technical and tactical gaps in current OST curriculums.
A former 2nd Commando Regiment and Tactical Assault Group-East team leader, SGT (Ret.) Paul Cale developed the world-leading Australian Army Combatives Program (ACP). Used by the Australian Army and Special Forces, ACP is based on Cale’s Kinetic Fighting–Integrated Combat model. He has applied that same model to bespoke training programs for the SA Police Special Tasks and Rescue (STAR) Force, ADF Military Police, Corrections NSW Special Operations Group and Special Forces CPP teams, to name a few.
This training in essential, real-world operational skills is designed to enhance your capability and safety on the job — as well as the safety of your colleagues, and the public. Over four hours, Paul will cover the following in detail:

Entry & Force Delivery – Timing, weight, momentum, targeting, etc.
Disengagement & Weapon Retention – Tactical considerations and equipment use
Takedowns – Effective within use-of-force considerations and meeting tactical aims
Ground Control – Disengagement, team co-ordination and protection of weapons/equipment
Combat Mindset – Balanced with use-of-force and ‘public perception’ considerations

Note: This seminar is restricted to serving police, PSOs and Corrections officers, therefore:

Only ticket-holders who provide proof of purchase and occupation may be eligible to attend (please book your ticket using your ‘.gov’ email address)
A signed waiver/registration form must be submitted prior to training (this will be sent to ticket-holders a week before the event)
Eligibility will ultimately be decided at the discretion of Kinetic Fighting Pty Ltd (KEF) management and the host venue.

BOOK NOW & SAVE – Book by 30 September to secure your spot and get $20 off
GET AN ‘ECHO’ TICKET BONUS – Buy with a Combative Grappling (Echo module) ticket and save a further $40!*

* If you have previously completed the Echo module course and would like to do a refresher, contact info@kefgroup.com for special pricing.

Survivability Blueprint – Melbourne
2022-10-09 10:00 - 14:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Kando Martial Arts Highett, 30 Teton Ct, Highett, VIC, 3190, 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 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 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 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: Self-Protection Essentials (KEF–IC Alpha)*

THE INSTRUCTOR:
This training in essential, real-world self-protection skills will be delivered by KEF–IC Instructor Justin Qubrosi. Owner of Kando Martial Arts, Highett, Justin is a 3rd Dan Black-belt in the Kando self-defence system developed by former policeman and tactical trainer Paul Veldman. He is also a certified instructor of Floro Fighting Systems and kalis Illustrisimo (a Filipino weaponry method), both under edged-weapon expert Guro Raymond Floro. Having trained in martial arts since childhood, Justin remains a dedicated practitioner of these arts as well as muay Thai kickboxing and Brazilian jiu-jitsu.

* (If you have previously completed the Alpha module or Alpha and Bravo, and would like to do a refresher, contact Kando Martial Arts for special pricing.)

Self-Protection Essentials – Melbourne
2022-10-08 14:30 - 18:30 (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 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 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.

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 — beginners welcome*

* (If you have previously completed the Alpha module or Alpha and Bravo, and would like to do a refresher, contact Kando Martial Arts for special pricing.)
