TRAINING

"The Training method and principles allow you to develop the ability to attack, counter and re-counter any attack regardless of angle, speed, timing and power with any weapon or without."

Tuhon Tim Waid

ptk gear & prerequisites

You will need only three (3) items of equipment to begin training. (2 Rattan Sticks, 2 Rubber Knives & Safety Glasses) You will need to purchase some limited additional equipment once you gain more proficiency & skill.

Required Equipment 

• 1 pair of Rattan Sticks of about 26" - 28" inches in length, 7/8" - 1/4" inches in diameter.

• 1 pair of Rubber Training Knives. (Boker Applegate/Fairbairn Training Knives Recommended #02BO544 LINK).

• 1 pair of Aluminum or Polymer Type Ginunting Trainers.

• Eye Protection. (Meets ANSI Standards).

• Folder Trainer Type (Kershaw/Emerson CQC-6T Recommended LINK ).

• Lacrosse Gloves. 

• Proper Foot Wear (i.e. Solomon or LALO Type LINK).

• Our training is usually outdoors. Proper clothing suited for time of year & demographics. (DTU/BDU & PTK-SMF LA Team Tee Recommended)

• Fencing Mask or Air Soft Metal Mesh Full Mask.

• Pen & Paper or Some Form of Note Taking Material.

• Towel & Water (You Must Remain Hydrated At All Times).

• Sunscreen.

• Protein Bar or Nutritional Snack.

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Class Instruction

• Physical and Mental Conditioning.

• Warriors Mind Set.

• Foot Work.

• Proper Ranging, Bridging and Timing Techniques.

• Weapons Drills and Tactics.

• Sparring and Technical Training.

• Everything we will be doing can be can be adjusted to your skill level.

• Class Instruction will vary with Individual Students Progression.

• Must Read and Sign Training Waiver.   

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Optional Gear

• Ring's Blue Guns or ASP Red Guns (1 Pistol - 1 Carbine).

• Aluminum Fixed Knife.

• Plate Carrier w/Plates (Standard or Swimmers Cut).

• Training Mask 2.0 or Training Mask 3.0.

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Prerequisites

• Must be at least 17 years of age with a valid Gov Issued ID. (Under 18, Parents Consent Form Required)

• Consult your physician or other health care professional before starting this or any of PTKSMFLA Training Programs, LINK.

• No previous training experience is required.

• No Felony Record 

• CA DOJ Weapons Prohibiting Categories LINK.

• Open mind & willingness to learn.

• Readiness to learn and train.

• Ability to follow simple instructions.

• Ability to reproduce simple instructions.

• Demonstrate the life safety principals at all times.

Training Sites

• Locations LINK.

++ NO GEAR - LIMITED GEAR WILL BE AVAILABLE TO USE ++

++ OUR TRAINING CLASSES ARE GENERALLY OUTDOORS. IF YOU PLAN ON ATTENDING TRAINING GLASS, PLEASE DRESS ACCORDINGLY & BE PREPARED TO TRAIN IN ANY WEATHER ++ 

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DOMINATE & SURVIVE ANY ENGAGEMENT

"Gain the SMF Advantage"

FIREARM gear & prerequisites

Required Equipment 

• Equipment will vary, review course for more information or contact us for details

• Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun Ammo = 500 Rounds Pistol/Shotgun 1000 Rounds Carbine (No Steel Core, AP ammo)

• Handgun/Magazine Pouches (Kydex & Taco's or High Threat Gear is Highly Recommended)

• Belt to support handgun & magazine pouches. (Gun Belt - Rigid)

• Rifle Sling (Single or Two Point)

• Eye protection (Meets ANSI Standards)

• Hearing Protection (Electronic Ear Pro Highly Recommended)

• Cleaning Kit & Lubrication (Frog Lube Highly Recommended) 

• Our training is usually outdoors. Proper clothing suited for time of year & demographics. (DTU/BDU & PTK-SMF LA Student Tee Recommended LINK)

• Proper footwear. (i.e. Solomon or LALO Type LINK).

• Baseball Cap (Recommended) 

• Towel & Water (You Must Remain Hydrated At All Times).

• Sunscreen.

• Protein Bar or Nutritional Snack.

• Pen & Paper or Some Form of Note Taking Material 

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Class Instruction

• Life Safety Briefing

• Warriors Mindset

• Footwork 

• Weapons Drills and Tactics.

• Proper Technique for BZO/Zeroing (BUIS/Optics)

• 3 Type of Reloads

• Proper Weapons Maintenance

• Proper Gear Selection & Placement 

• Positional Shooting Drills and Proper Technique

• Shooting Drills from 3 yrd – 50 yrd. +++

• CQC Point Blank Drills

• Proper Assessing and Scanning Techniques

• Trigger Manipulation and Trigger Control Drills

• Must Read and Sign Training Waiver.       

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Optional Gear

• Ring's Blue Guns or ASP Red Guns (1 Pistol-1 Carbine).

• Plate Carrier w/Plates (Standard or Swimmers Cut)

• Training Mask 2.0 or Training Mask 3.0.

• Knee / Elbow Pads

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Prerequisites

• Must be at least 18 years of age with a valid Gov Issued ID.

• Consult your physician or other health care professional before starting this or any of PTKSMFLA Training Programs, LINK.

• No previous training experience is required

• No Felony Record

• CA DOJ Weapons Prohibiting Categories LINK.

• Open mind & willingness to learn

• Readiness to learn and train

• Ability to follow simple instructions

• Ability to reproduce simple instructions

• Demonstrate the life safety principals at all times

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Training Sites 

• Locations LINK.

• CA RESTRICTED WEAPONS & TRAINING | Nevada

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++ OUR TRAINING CLASSES ARE GENERALLY OUTDOORS. IF YOU PLAN ON ATTENDING TRAINING GLASS, PLEASE DRESS ACCORDINGLY & BE PREPARED TO TRAIN IN ANY WEATHER ++ 

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PRINT & KEEP IN SAFE / RANGE BAG

NRA MEMBER ∙ INSTRUCTOR ∙ RECRUITER

SMF COMBAT SYSTEM

"Gain the SMF Advantage"

H∙E∙S∙T

HOSTILE ENVIRONMENT SURVIVAL TRAINING

Learn the tactics and techniques of the PTK-SMF System that directly transfers in application to Empty-Hands, Firearms, Tactical Flashlight, Tactical Baton and other tools carried by Corporate Security Contractors. Basic and Advanced Offensive and Counter-Offensive Close Quarters Contact and Protection skills to effectively stop and repel a close-range assault by an attacker armed with a Firearm, Edged, Impact or Improvised Weapon, or Empty-Hands attack and more…

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PSD/Corporate Security Officers - Close Quarters Contact - Protection Skills
Learn the tactics and techniques of the PTK-SMF Tactical Knife System that directly transfers in application to Empty-Hands, Firearms, Tactical Flashlight, and other Improvised Weapons that will provide you skills to:

• Identify and Understand the Combat Flow & Timing of Weaponry

• Protect Yourself from all Strikes and Attacks

• Attack and/or Neutralize the weapon(s) of the threat/enemy

• Dominate and Survive Any Close Quarters Combat Engagement

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PTK-SMF System Offers
The use of Close Protection Weapons including the Tactical Baton, Tactical Knife, Tactical Flashlight, and other tools carried by PSD/Corporate Security Agents. Basic and Advanced Offensive and Counter-Offensive Close Quarters Contact/Protection skills to effectively stop and repel a close-range assault by an attacker armed with a Firearm, Edged, Impact or Improvised Weapon, or Empty-Hands attacks. 

 ++ RESTRICTED TO LEO/MIL/GOVERNMENT & CORPORATE SECURITY CONTRACTORS ONLY ++ 

++ IN ACCORDANCE WITH ITAR REGULATIONS, ONLY US CITIZENS WILL BE ACCEPTED TO PARTICIPATE IN RESTRICTED PTKSMFLA COURSES ++