Kinetic Fighting

The Green Mile: KEF–IC Testing Camp
2022-08-26 18:30 - 2022-08-28 10:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | KEF High-Fidelity Training Centre, Screen QLD Studios, 45 Gosport St, Hemmant, Queensland, 4174, Australia
Test and develop your combative skills and mindset under Special Forces protocols to qualify for KEF–IC Green Level certification!
The ‘Green Mile’ is a gruelling, 36-hour training camp designed to foster resilience and get you comfortable with combat stress. Modelled on the selection methods for Australian Special Forces (SAS and Commando regiments), it comprehensively evaluates and enhances participants’ skills in Kinetic Fighting–Integrated Combat (KEF–IC), as well as their fitness to fight.
This inaugural camp is open to all KEF–IC trainees who have completed the Grey Level modules — Alpha, Bravo, Charlie, Delta and Echo — and have been, or are ready to be, graded to Grey-belt. (Grey Level revision and grading assessment will be covered in the first 6 hours of the course.)
If you want to take your combative skills to the next level and advance your KEF–IC qualification, this is for you. After (or before) completing and passing this course, you will need to also complete the other four Green Level course modules to be awarded your Green-belt. These are:

Foxtrot – Violence Prevention Essentials
Golf – Dynamic Threat Management (Prerequisite: Foxtrot)
Hotel – Home Defence & Intruder Response
India – Multi-Threat Response & Team Tactics

Note: The modules listed above will not be tested during the Green Mile, and are not a prerequisite to do the camp. They can be completed in any order, except where a prerequisite course is specified.

Course details:
This camp is conducted by actual Special Forces instructors and offers a highly intensive, mentally challenging and physically arduous experience. With a focus on combatives application and mindset, you will be given the opportunity to test your comprehension and capabilities in regards to the core KEF–IC syllabus.
During this challenge you will come to understand:

Your specific weak points in combatives knowledge and execution, and how to overcome these
Your strengths in the combatives space, and how to use them to greater advantage
The mindset, mental conditioning and physical hardiness required to survive worst-case scenarios
The ethos and principles that govern teams of elite operators working in hostile conditions
The skills to interpret your environment in order to make effective decisions and solve complex problems while under mental and physical duress.

The camp culminates in a comprehensive individual feedback session based on your results, which will be recorded by the instructors throughout the camp. These instructors include highly experienced members of Australia’s 2nd Commando Regiment (2 CDO) and Special Air Service Regiment (SASR), who are trained in SF close-quarter fighting (SF-CQF) and Close Personal Protection (CPP) in addition to KEF–IC and the Army Combatives Program.
For eligibility inquiries, contact us.

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Combative Grappling – Melbourne
2022-08-20 15:00 - 19:00 | 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

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* 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 Survival Essentials – Gold Coast
2022-08-20 08:00 - 12:00 | 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 Survival Essentials – Sydney
2022-08-14 10:00 - 14:00 | 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 Alpha and Charlie modules together for a discount. If you have already completed Alpha or Charlie (previously known as Level 1-Alpha and Level 2-Alpha 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 17 July 2021.

Self-Protection Essentials – Sydney
2022-08-13 13:30 - 17:30 | 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 – Receive a discount and free KEF–IC cap if you book by 17 July*
DO TWO MODULES & SAVE – Book for Weapon Survival Essentials the next day to get a FREE tactical pen (normally $49.95) and further discounts!**

* Use the code ‘earlybird’ to book before 11:59pm on 17 July 2021.
** Book this module together with Charlie module before 11:59pm on 17 July 2021 for a discount and the choice of free pen or cap. (If you have previously completed the course and would like to do a refresher, contact us for special pricing.)

The Mill's Cadre Camp – Brisbane
2022-08-05 19:00 - 2022-08-07 07:00 | KEF High-Fidelity Training Centre, Screen QLD Studios, 45 Gosport St, Hemmant, Queensland, 4174, Australia
Test your fitness against Special Forces protocols, and develop your mental resilience beyond what you thought possible!
The Mill Gym’s Cadre Camp is a gruelling, 36-hour training camp modelled on the selection process for Australian Special Forces (SAS and Commando regiments). Designed to develop and test resilience, it’s open to all applicants, civilian and military. If you want to gain an insight into the SF selection method and test your ability to function within, and lead, a team under duress, this is for you.
This camp is conducted by actual Special Forces instructors; it is therefore a highly intensive, mentally challenging and physically arduous experience.
During this challenge you will learn and understand:

The ethos and principles that govern elite performers operating as elite teams working in hostile conditions
The mindset, mental conditioning and physical hardiness required to operate in Special Forces
The criteria, systems, processes and programs for identifying and selecting suitable SF operators
The skills to interpret your environment in order to make effective decisions and solve complex problems while under mental and physical stress.

The camp culminates in a comprehensive individual feedback session based on your results, which will be recorded by the instructors throughout the camp. Course instructors include highly experienced members of the ‘Five Eyes’ special forces.
Places are extremely limited! For more information, inquiries and bookings, visit The Mill’s event page.

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Weapon Response Framework – Melbourne
2022-07-31 13:00 - 17:00 | 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*

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* Do the Charlie and Delta modules together. If you have already completed Charlie or Delta — previously known as Level 2-Alpha and Level 2-Bravo — and would like to do a refresher, book a ‘Refresh Attendee’ ticket for only $50! (Note: no course book is provided and proof of previous course completion is required.)

Weapon Survival Essentials – Melbourne
2022-07-30 15:00 - 19:00 | 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.)

Self-Protection Essentials & Survivability Blueprint – Toowoomba
2022-07-24 09:00 - 16:00 | Elite Fitness Studio, Toowoomba, Pechey Place, 23 Pechey St, South Toowoomba, Queensland, 4350, 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 CHRIS FECHNER 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 Chris’s own extensive experience and qualifications.

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 — 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*
Session 2 – Survivability Blueprint:
Build on the previous day’s training with four hours of skill integration, ACP/KEF–IC reflex training and drills to help you develop your fundamental skills into an effective 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)*

BOOK NOW – Get the ‘earlybird’ discount before 17 July

* (If you have previously completed either module and would like to do a refresher, contact HMR Combatives for special pricing.)

Survivability Blueprint – Melbourne
2022-07-17 17:00 - 21:00 | 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.)

Self-Protection Essentials – Melbourne
2022-07-16 17:00 - 21:00 | Guardian Defence, 3/3 Joyce Court, Coburg North, Melbourne, Victoria, 3058, Australia
Train in Paul Cale’s world-leading close-combat program used by Australian Special Forces & Army, tailored for everyday self-protection.

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

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

COURSE DETAILS:

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

BOOK NOW ONLINE!

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

Weapon Response Framework – Melbourne
2022-05-29 10:00 - 14:00 | Kando Martial Arts Highett, 30 Teton Ct, Highett, VIC, 3190, 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 7 May 2022. Tactical pen only available with purchase of a Charlie ticket.

Weapon Survival Essentials – Toowoomba
2022-05-29 09:00 - 13:00 | Elite Fitness Studio, Toowoomba, Pechey Place, 23 Pechey St, South Toowoomba, Queensland, 4350, 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), Army Combatives Program creator Paul Cale will teach you 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*

THE INSTRUCTOR:
Chris Fechner’s martial arts journey spans nearly two decades as a student, instructor, submission grappling/MMA veteran and security professional. Chris holds instructor qualifications in KEF–IC, krav maga, silat and CQB (Scientific Fighting Congress of Australia). He holds Black-belt ranks in Jissen Budo (4th Dan), Brazilian jiu-jitsu, escrima (Filipino weaponry-based combat) and freestyle hapkido. He is also ranked Level 1 Expert in krav maga (tested and certified in Israel) and frequently trains Aussie soldiers at Borneo Barracks as part of an ACP/KEF–IC skill-enhancement program.

BOOK NOW & SAVE – Early-bird special ends 2 May!

* 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 HMR Combatives for special pricing.

Weapon Survival Essentials – Melbourne
2022-05-28 14:30 - 18:30 | Kando Martial Arts Highett, 30 Teton Ct, Highett, VIC, 3190, 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), Army Combatives Program creator Paul Cale will teach you 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*
Time: 2.30–6.30 pm, 28 May 2022

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.
** Use the code ‘earlybird’ and book before 11:59pm on 7 May 2022.

Survivability Blueprint – Melbourne
2022-05-15 09:30 - 13:30 | 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 – Get a discount by using the code ‘earlybird’ before 30 April

THE INSTRUCTOR:
This training in essential, real-world self-protection skills will be delivered by KEF–IC Instructor AJ Kearns (pictured above, right). 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, contact Guardian Defence for special pricing.)

Combative Grappling – Brisbane
2022-05-15 09:00 - 13:00 | Primal Krav Maga & Self-Defence, Entrance in Laneway, 331 George St, Brisbane City, QLD, 4000, Australia
Learn how to out-grapple an opponent when lives are at stake, rather than competition points, with the Combative Grappling system developed by Kinetic Fighting founder Paul Cale.
In this four-hour course (the KEF–IC Echo module) you will learn vital strategies and skills to survive life-threatening situations where you end up on the ground, and an assailant attempts to attack or grab and control you. You will also drill ground-fighting responses for when weapons are, or could be, in use.
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 – Book two or more seminars and save!

* Do the Echo and Charlie and/or 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@getprimal.com.au for special pricing.

Self-Protection Essentials – Melbourne
2022-05-14 15:00 - 19:00 | 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:

Session 1 – Self-Protection Essentials:

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 – Get a discount by using the code ‘earlybird’ before 30 April

THE INSTRUCTOR:
This training in essential, real-world self-protection skills will be delivered by KEF–IC Instructor AJ Kearns (pictured above, right). 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, contact Guardian Defence for special pricing.)

Weapon Response Framework – Brisbane
2022-05-01 09:00 - 13:00 | Primal Krav Maga & Self-Defence, Entrance in Laneway, 331 George St, Brisbane City, QLD, 4000, Australia
Develop your Kinetic Fighting–Integrated Combat skill sets and overall defensive capability with Paul Cale in this follow-up to his essential weapons-training course, the KEF–IC Charlie module.
In this course (the KEF–IC Delta module), Kinetic Fighting founder and former Commando SGT Paul Cale will take you through a series of drills and scenarios designed to heighten your awareness and quickly develop your ability to respond to bladed and blunt weapons. In four hours on the mats, you will grow your arsenal of effective counter options and expand your understanding of survival tactics when it comes to weapon threats and attacks.
In this module you will develop a working knowledge of the following key aspects of self-protection:

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

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

BOOK NOW – Book two or more seminars and save!

* Do the Echo and/or 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@getprimal.com.au for special pricing.

Weapon Survival Essentials – Brisbane
2022-04-03 09:00 - 13:00 | Primal Krav Maga & Self-Defence, Entrance in Laneway, 331 George St, Brisbane City, QLD, 4000, Australia
Learn how to apply the principles of Kinetic Fighting–Integrated Combat to control your fear and protect against common street weapons.
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*
Time: 9 am–1 pm, 3 April 2022

BOOK NOW – Book two or more seminars and save!

* Do the Echo and/or 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@getprimal.com.au for special pricing.

Survivability Blueprint – Gold Coast
2022-03-26 13:00 - 17:00 | 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)*

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 NOW – Save 20% for a limited time!
BRING A FRIEND & SAVE – Buy two or more tickets for a discount

* 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.)

Combative Grappling – Goulburn
2022-03-26 12:00 - 16:00 | Goulburn Martial Arts Academy, 4/135 Finlay Road, Goulburn, NSW, 2580, 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.
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
Time: 12–4pm, Saturday 26 March 2022

BOOK NOW & SAVE – Early-bird discount ends 26 February 2022 *
BRING A FRIEND & SAVE – Buy two or more tickets for further discounts

COVID-19 policy: In addition to enhanced safety and hygiene protocols, participants may choose to work with only their own partner for the majority of the seminar. (Special discounts apply if you bring a training partner — select two or more tickets.)
* Use the code ‘earlybird’ and book before 11:59pm on 26 February 2022.

Self-Protection Essentials – Gold Coast
2022-03-26 08:00 - 12:00 | 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, you will learn 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 the instructor’s own extensive qualifications (see below).

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*

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 NOW – Save 20% for a limited time!
BRING A FRIEND & SAVE – Buy two or more tickets for a discount

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

Survivability Blueprint – Adelaide
2022-03-20 12:30 - 16:30 | Seon Do Kwan Martial Arts, Unit 5, 4-8 Deeds Rd, Camden Park, South Australia, 5038, 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 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.

BOOK NOW – Get $20 off by using the code ‘earlybird’ before 20 February
BRING A FRIEND & SAVE – Buy two or more tickets for a discount

COVID-19 policy: In addition to enhanced safety and hygiene protocols, participants will be asked to work with only one other person for the duration of the seminar. Special discounts also apply to encourage bringing your own training partner (see above).
* 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 info@kefgroup.com for special pricing.)

Self-Protection Essentials – Adelaide
2022-03-20 08:00 - 12:00 | Seon Do Kwan Martial Arts, Unit 5, 4-8 Deeds Rd, Camden Park, South Australia, 5038, 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 Army officer 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 (see below).

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*
Time: Saturday 20 March 8:00am – 12:00pm

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.

BOOK NOW & SAVE – Receive a free KEF–IC cap and $20 off by using the code ‘earlybird’ before 20 February
ADD ‘BRAVO’ MODULE & SAVE – Book for the Survivability Blueprint module in the afternoon and get further discounts

COVID-19 policy: In addition to strict safety and hygiene protocols, partners will be able to work together exclusively for the duration of the seminar if they wish. Special discounts apply when you book with your own training partner/s.
* Do this module together with Bravo module for a discount. (If you have previously completed the course and would like to do a refresher, contact info@kefgroup.com for special pricing.)

Home Defence & Intruder Response – Brisbane
2022-02-13 13:00 - 17:00 | KEF High-Fidelity Training Centre, Screen QLD Studios, 45 Gosport St, Hemmant, Queensland, 4174, Australia
Learn how to deal physically and psychologically with immediate threats to your home and family. Applicable to protecting yourself and others within a residence, workplace or school, this module teaches you professionally tested tactics for survival on multiple levels, from preparation and avoidance to direct response.
This four-hour session (‘Hotel’ module in the KEF–IC syllabus) covers prevention, resistance, escape, signalling neighbours/authorities, and much more. Starting with understanding the intent and tactics of intruders and trespassers, you will discover the weak points to exploit in order to achieve the best protection and respond optimally to threats. You’ll also learn how principles applied by Special Forces and counter-terror units apply to civilian environments, including clearing and defending your space, and responding to weapons. This includes understanding firearm use, capability and limitations from both sides of the weapon, so you can act with maximum effectiveness.
The Hotel module will cover:

home defence and the law
intruder counter measures
moving in low light
visual and physical room clearance
threat assessment
‘safe room’ use
escape and evasion
deception plans
discreet first-responder communications
effective deployment of light
‘crash’ action planning.

In this session, Paul Cale and Kinetic Fighting’s Mission Specialist Instructors will teach you essential principles and tactics that are:

Proven by front-line operators and adapted for civilian use
Principle-based and applicable to any interior environment
Backed by Paul Cale’s 25 years of career military and counter-terror experience and operational application, and the collective experience and knowledge of our ex-Special Forces instructor team.

NEW YEAR DISCOUNT – Book now with the code ‘flash30’ and save $30 per ticket! *
BRING A FRIEND & SAVE – Buy two or more tickets for further discounts

COVID-19 policy: In addition to enhanced safety and hygiene protocols, participants may choose to work with only their own partner for the majority of the seminar. Special discounts also apply to encourage bringing your own training partner (see above).
* Book via Moshtix using the offer code ‘flash30’ before 11.59 pm on 10 February

Annual KEF–IC Instructors' Course & Awards Dinner
2022-02-12 08:00 - 2022-02-13 18:00 | KEF High-Fidelity Training Centre, Screen QLD Studios, 45 Gosport St, Hemmant, Queensland, 4174, Australia
Complete your KEF–IC instructor training alongside instructors of the Australian Army Combatives Program (ACP), and network with the team at the KEF–IC Awards Dinner!
This Kinetic Fighting–Integrated Combat Instructors’ Course enables KEF–IC instructors-in-training to practise with ACP-qualified Australian soldiers and to teach others over two days. In addition to qualification training and up-skilling, the weekend also includes the newest KEF–IC course, Home Defence & Intruder Response (‘Hotel’ module). This is included with any fully paid course ticket or can be done on its own (book via Moshtix).
Every course booking also includes a seat at the KEF Awards Dinner on the Saturday night, with fine food, drinks and entertainment (priced at $200 per head for those without a fully paid course ticket, and for partners).
Basic, Army-style accommodation at KEF HQ is also included for the Friday and Saturday nights, but is not compulsory.
Course Details:
At the High Fidelity Training Centre, Brisbane (the new home of Kinetic Fighting, inside Screen Queensland Studios), 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) and Army Combatives Program (ACP) instructors. 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 will 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 ADFMAA Vice President and current Sergeant Major of the Combatives Centre, WO2 Aaron Johnston, and KEF–IC/ACP Combatives Master Trainers.
+ Awards Dinner
Your course booking includes a seat at the KEF–IC/ACP Awards Dinner on the Saturday night, with three-course meal, drinks and entertainment. (If you’d like to bring a partner or friends, extra dinner tickets can be purchased via the course booking website.)
+ Instructor’s Starter Pack
The cost of the course also covers a 12-month teaching license and, for first-time instructors, two KEF–IC Instructor T-shirts and 10 free course books for your future students.*
Eligibility & Preparation
If you have prior teaching experience and have completed the KEF–IC Tan Level modules Alpha and Bravo, you may be ready to complete certification on the course for ‘Interim Instructor’ status. (Contact us to discuss your eligibility.) This will enable you to teach ‘Self-Protection Essentials – Alpha’.*
If you hold a KEF–IC Grey Belt (or a higher rank) by 4 February, you will be eligible to complete the instructor modules for both Alpha and Bravo. However, if you have already completed all five Tan Level modules required to test for Grey Level (Alpha, Bravo, Charlie, Delta and Echo) but haven’t yet been graded, you can undertake your Grey Belt qualification test on Sunday 28 November 2021 at HFT to confirm your eligibility to complete the Alpha/Bravo instructor modules on the Instructors’ Course.
Those who qualify as KEF–IC Instructors will then have an opportunity to be tested and qualified to teach further modules on the next instructors’ course in mid-2022.
For those wanting an opportunity to complete and/or revise the Tan Level material before the course, there is an Echo module course currently scheduled at HFT for November 27 . There are no Alpha, Bravo Charlie or Delta courses scheduled at HFT before February 2022; however, requirements for this training may be met by some of our Licensed KEF–IC Instructors. Contact them directly to enquire.
This rare opportunity for critical skill-enhancement and coaching development at ACP/KEF–IC headquarters also offers an opportunity to network with fellow instructors, and to partake in unique aspects of Australian military culture. But it is limited to 20 people, so don’t miss out! Secure your place now by contacting KEF to establish your eligibility; if able to meet the requirements, you can book with a 50% deposit and pay the balance by 4 February.
* Note: Instructor certification will not be offered to those who do not meet the required standard of KEF–IC skill and knowledge at the completion of the course. Certified instructors can only begin teaching after submission of a completed KEF–IC instructor license agreement (provided by KEF post-course) and supply of a current public-liability insurance certificate.

Combative Grappling – Brisbane
2021-11-27 12:00 - 16:00 | KEF High-Fidelity Training Centre, Screen QLD Studios, 45 Gosport St, Hemmant, Queensland, 4174, 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.
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
Time: 12–4pm, Saturday 27 November 2021

BOOK NOW & SAVE $30! – Early-bird discount ends 10 November *
BRING A FRIEND & SAVE – Buy two or more tickets for further discounts

COVID-19 policy: In addition to enhanced safety and hygiene protocols, participants may choose to work with only their own partner for the majority of the seminar. (Special discounts apply if you bring a training partner — select two or more tickets.)
* Use the code ‘earlybird’ and book before 11:59pm on 10 November 2021.

Weapon Response Framework – Brisbane
2021-10-24 09:00 - 13:00 | KEF High-Fidelity Training Centre, Screen QLD Studios, 45 Gosport St, Hemmant, Queensland, 4174, 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

COVID-19 policy: In addition to enhanced safety and hygiene protocols, participants may choose to work with only their own partner for the majority of the seminar. Special discounts also apply to encourage bringing your own training partner (see above).
* 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 23 September 2021. Tactical pen only available with purchase of a Charlie ticket.

Weapon Survival Essentials – Brisbane
2021-10-23 12:00 - 16:00 | KEF High-Fidelity Training Centre, Screen QLD Studios, 45 Gosport St, Hemmant, Queensland, 4174, 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.

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*
Time: 12–4 pm, 23 October 2021

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

COVID-19 policy: In addition to enhanced safety and hygiene protocols, participants may choose to work with only their own partner for the majority of the seminar. Special discounts also apply to encourage bringing your own training partner (see above).
* 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 23 September 2021.

Survivability Blueprint – Brisbane
2021-09-05 09:00 - 13:00 | KEF High-Fidelity Training Centre, Screen QLD Studios, 45 Gosport St, Hemmant, Queensland, 4174, Australia
Army Combatives Program creator Paul Cale 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. You’ll 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 – Places limited!
BRING A FRIEND & SAVE – Buy two or more tickets for a discount

COVID-19 policy: In addition to enhanced safety and hygiene protocols, participants will be asked to work with only one other person for the duration of the seminar. Special discounts also apply to encourage bringing your own training partner (see above).
* 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 info@kefgroup.com for special pricing.)
