Kinetic Fighting

Self-Protection Essentials & Survivability Blueprint – Melbourne
2024-06-01 14:00 - 2024-06-02 14:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Kando Martial Arts Highett, 30 Teton Ct, Highett, VIC, 3190, Australia
Train with former Commando SGT Paul Cale in his world-leading close-combat program used by Australian Special Forces & Army, tailored for everyday self-protection!
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The Personal Combatives courses in the KEF–IC syllabus use the same principles and core techniques as the Australian Army Combatives Program (ACP). The difference? You learn only what’s applicable to tackling violence as a civilian. Battlefield rules of engagement are replaced with the laws of self-defence, and a soldier’s weapon systems are replaced with your body, and whatever you can legally carry or find at hand. But the mindset remains the same.
A veteran of multiple combat tours with the 2nd Commando Regiment, Paul Cale literally rewrote the book on Special Forces Close-Quarter Fighting (CQF). He then created Infantry Integrated Combat (ICC), which later became the foundation for ACP — now the official close-combat training system for Australia’s general Army.
Kinetic Fighting is the culmination of all Cale’s work in combatives, and the name used to describe the method underpinning his military programs. Whether you want to learn mental strategies and tactical applications to make your existing martial arts skills more effective, or you need to build effective self-protection skills from the ground up, this course is for you.
You may even want to take your first steps toward a KEF–IC black belt. KEF–IC (Kinetic Fighting–Integrated Combat) is a new program within the Australian Army that combines tactical combative skills with free sparring/rolling and the competitive elements of the Integrated Combat Clubs, which are located at Army barracks Australia-wide. As an extension of ACP, KEF–IC provides the training principles and core syllabus required to give soldiers a survival skill set, and mindset to match. Every element of KEF–IC is focused toward real combat and was taught to non-military personnel for the first time in 2019.
In these sessions, Kinetic Fighting instructor Mark Fazackerley will teach Paul Cale’s battle-proven principles and survival tactics that are:

adaptable to any martial art or professional operational procedure
suitable for civilians & front-line operators, from beginners to professionals
backed by Cale’s 25+ years of career military experience & 40+ years in martial arts, as well as Mark’s own extensive qualifications
used and supported by people from all walks of life and a broad range of industries (to find out what others think of Paul Cale’s courses, see here).

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

COURSE DETAILS:
Session 1 – Self-Protection Essentials:
In this module (known as ‘Alpha’ in the KEF–IC syllabus), you will cover the key aspects of surviving a violent confrontation: mindset, tactics, legal and moral considerations, and functional, high-percentage techniques. You will also discover how KEF–IC’s battlefield origins inform everything that you learn, and how to adapt its proven principles to your own abilities and existing skill-sets (if applicable).
Prerequisites: None – complete beginners welcome*
Time: 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm, 1 June

Session 2 – Survivability Blueprint:
Build on the previous day’s training with four hours of skill integration and extension, reflex training and drills to help you develop the fundamental skills into an effective tactical arsenal.
In this module (‘Bravo’ in the KEF–IC syllabus) you will be introduced to principles of adaptation and shown how free play and sparring/rolling can enhance tactical capability. Learn grappling skills applicable to the battlefield, and competitive drills where the objectives support tactical aims and develop your combative skill sets. This session provides the framework for your ongoing refinement and development of all the self-protection skills and strategies learned.
Prerequisites: Self-Protection Essentials (KEF–IC Alpha)*
Time: 10:00 pm – 2:00 pm, 2 June

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

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

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

‘ECHO’ – Learn the essential tactics and techniques of grappling to overcome a committed assault, and how to adapt sport grappling skills for survival.
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A veteran of multiple combat tours with the 2nd Commando Regiment, former Sergeant Paul Cale literally rewrote the book on Special Forces Close-Quarter Fighting (CQF). He then created Infantry Integrated Combat (ICC), and later the Australian Army Combatives Program (ACP) — now the official close-combat training system for Australia’s general Army.
The Personal Combatives courses in Cale’s Kinetic Fighting–Integrated Combat (KEF–IC) syllabus use the same principles and core techniques as ACP, but you learn only what’s applicable to tackling violence as a civilian. Battlefield rules of engagement are replaced with the laws of self-defence, and a soldier’s weapon systems are replaced with your body, and whatever you can legally carry or find at hand. But the mindset remains the same.
In these sessions, Kinetic Fighting instructor Ben Kelleher will teach Paul Cale’s battle-proven principles and survival tactics that are:

adaptable to any martial art or professional operational procedure
suitable for civilians & front-line operators, from beginners to professionals
backed by Cale’s 25+ years of career military experience & 40+ years in martial arts, as well as many years of experience teaching self-protection, as well as Ben’s own extensive qualifications.
used and supported by people from all walks of life and a broad range of industries (to find out what others think of Paul Cale’s courses, visit the website).

COURSE DETAILS:
Session 1 – CHARLIE: Weapon Survival Essentials
In this course (Charlie module in the KEF–IC syllabus), you will discover not only the essential components of surviving an armed attack, but how to arm yourself (legally) for the purpose. A mix of theory and practice, these lessons will help you hone fundamental skill sets (including those learned in our Self-Protection Essentials course, if you’ve done it) and integrate Kinetic Fighting’s core principles and survival strategies into your thinking as well as your actions.
Over four hours, you will develop a working knowledge of the following key aspects of self-protection:

Behavioural threat awareness and weapon detection
Weapon characteristics and vulnerabilities to exploit
Distancing concepts specific to weapons
Weapon suppression and control methods
Legal considerations for possession and use of self-protection tools
Improvisation and effective use of legal tools for defence.

Prerequisites: None — beginners welcome*
Time: 1:00 pm–5:00 pm Saturday 8 June

Session 2 – DELTA: Weapon Response Framework
In this course (the KEF–IC Delta module), KEF Instructor will take you through a series of drills and scenarios designed to heighten your awareness and quickly develop your ability to respond to bladed and blunt weapons. In four hours on the mats, you will grow your arsenal of effective counter options and expand your understanding of survival tactics when it comes to weapon threats and attacks.
You will learn drills and exercises that provide an ongoing framework for the development of the following key skills and attributes:

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

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

Session 3 – ECHO: Combative Grappling
In this course (the KEF–IC Echo module), KEF Instructor will teach you how to out-grapple an opponent when lives are at stake, rather than competition points. In four hours you will learn vital strategies and skills to survive life-threatening situations where you end up on the ground, and/or the assailant attempts to grab, control and move you. You will also drill ground-fighting responses to multiple assailants and how to grapple when weapons are, or could be, in use.
You will learn core skills and drills to develop the following key aspects of grappling for self-protection:

Targeting your attacks to stop threats rapidly
Ground survival against multiple attackers
Weapon awareness, pre-emptive response and counters
Clinching with a weapon (both blades and firearms)
Classic trips and reaps adapted for real combat
Supine (guard) offence and recovery tactics
Shoulder lock variations and controls for key tactical positions.

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

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

Self-Protection Essentials – Melbourne
2024-06-15 15:00 - 19:00 UTC | 3 Joyce Ct, Coburg North VIC 3058, Australia, 3 Joyce Ct, Coburg North, Melbourne, Victoria, 3058, Australia
Train in Paul Cale’s world-leading close-combat program used by Australian Special Forces & Army, tailored for everyday self-protection.

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

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

COURSE DETAILS:

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

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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 – Melbourne
2024-06-16 09:30 - 13:30 UTC | 3 Joyce Ct, Coburg North VIC 3058, Australia, 3 Joyce Ct, Coburg North, Melbourne, Victoria, 3058, Australia
Army Combatives Program creator Paul Cale’s course delivers the blueprint for training your Kinetic Fighting skills into the future: Hone the fundamental techniques and tactics in this highly interactive and practical session.

This course (a.k.a. Bravo module in the KEF–IC syllabus) will build on your Self-Protection Essentials (Alpha module) training with four hours of skill integration, reflex training and drills to help you develop your fundamental skills into an effective arsenal.

In this module, Combatives Master Trainer AJ Kearns will introduce you to principles of adaptation and show how free play and sparring/rolling can enhance tactical capability. Learn grappling skills applicable to real combat (tried and tested by former Commando SGT Paul Cale and his fellow Special Forces soldiers on the battlefield), and work on competitive drills where the objectives support tactical aims and develop your combative skill sets. This session provides the framework for your ongoing refinement and development of all the self-protection skills and strategies learned.
You will also receive a comprehensive training booklet for the module, along with a certificate and badge (which adheres to KEF–IC training gear) denoting your completion of this module in the Kinetic Fighting system.
Prerequisites: Self-Protection Essentials (KEF–IC Alpha)

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* Do the Alpha and Bravo modules together. If you have already completed Alpha or Bravo — previously known as Level 1-Alpha and Level 1-Bravo — and would like to do a refresher, book a ‘Refresh Attendee’ ticket for only $50! (Note: no course book is provided and proof of previous course completion is required.)
