4-Day Defensive Tactics Instructor Certification (Course Fee)
$495.00
Date, Time and Location For 2026:
We are excited to announce that the 2026 Defensive Tactics Instructor Certification Course will be held alongside the United States Martial Arts Hall of Fame event in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma
Dates: July 15–18, 2026 (Wednesday through Saturday)
Tuition: $495
Duration: Four full days of intensive training
Train with Purpose. Certify with Confidence.
The Defensive Tactics Instructor Certification Course is a nationally respected, four-day program grounded in real-world Krav Maga principles, taught through a law enforcement and military lens. This course equips instructors, security professionals, law enforcement personnel, and military trainers with the tactical, legal, and instructional tools necessary to lead defensive tactics programs within their organizations. Whether you are seeking your first instructor certification or need to renew and update your tactics, this course provides the tools, strategies, and support you need to excel.
Who This Course Is For:
Law enforcement trainers, Private security instructors, Military and paramilitary units, Corporate or institutional safety instructors, Defensive tactics or martial arts professionals seeking formal certification.
Course Length and Certification:
4 days of intensive training, 40-hour instructor-level certification, Valid for 2 years, Renewal required every two years through attendance at a national course or a hosted certification
What You’ll Learn:
Use of Force and Legal Alignment; Understanding and applying the use-of-force continuum; Proper articulation of actions in written reports and court testimony; De-escalation, escalation, and the legal justification for force; Subject Control and Handcuffing; Handcuffing under resistance; Tactical handcuffing from standing, kneeling, prone, and transitional positions; Control techniques for compliant and combative individuals; Expandable Baton Training; Deployment and retention; Striking zones and power generation; Legal considerations and articulation; Weapon Defense and Retention; Disarming against firearms, knives, and blunt weaponsIn-holster retention and weapon protection; Close-quarters engagements under high stress; Striking and Counter-Offense; Krav Maga striking fundamentals including punches, elbows, knees, and kicks; Tactical movement and footwork under stress; Partner drills and controlled resistance training; Instructor DevelopmentTeach-backs and peer evaluation; Scenario-based teaching methods; Curriculum implementation and student evaluation tools
Why This Program Matters:
This program is built on Israeli Krav Maga and U.S.-based law enforcement defensive tactics, combining simplicity, effectiveness, and adaptability. It is designed to prepare instructors to train others in life-saving techniques that are legally defendable, field-tested, and relevant to modern threats.In an evolving threat landscape, staying current with tactics, policies, and use-of-force standards is not optional. This certification ensures you meet the professional and legal expectations required of trainers today.
Additional Information/Tuition:
CEU eligibility may be available depending on your agency; Course offered annually and available for private hosting at your department or agency; HCCI Protection is the sole certifying authority for this program
Ready to Host or Attend? To request more information, schedule a hosted training, or register for the next national certification course, contact us at:
Email: shane@hcciprotection.com
Phone: 720-476-0312
Please Note: All class & training program sales are final. No refunds are offered. Please contact us should you have any questions or concerns. Thank you.
