Tucson Tactical Defense Academy

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The Tactical Defense Academy’s primary mission is to provide its students with the most comprehensive and up to date training available. Personal survival in any and all type of confrontation is our goal.

Students learn a variety of tactics and training which will prepare them for the various life-threatening situations they may encounter.

The techniques utilized in the curriculum are drawn from a variety of martial disciplines including, Muay Thai Kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, Filipino Martial Arts and Police Defensive tactics training.

The curriculum at the Tactical Defense Academy is based on the principles of leverage, economy of motion, muscle memory and tactical awareness.

These principles ensure that a student will be able to effectively apply the techniques, regardless of physical stature, cardiovascular conditioning or experience level.

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ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

Chief Instructor Dayton Larsh has over 20 years of martial arts training. His background includes: Thai boxing, Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, Kali/Escrima, Jun Fan/JKD Concepts, Western Boxing, Defensive Tactics and Edged weapons. He is also a Certified NRA Firearms instructor and personal protection specialist as well as an IDPA combat pistol competitor. He has trained under various instructors such as Carlson Gracie Jr., Dwight Woods, Dondi Marble, Dan Inosanto, and Richard Bustilio. He has trained in Thailand at the Muay Thai Institute as well as Fairtex Muay Thai in Bangkok. His students range from Civilians to DEA, S.W.A.T, FBI, Local Police and Sheriff depts. and U.S. Customs personnel. His hands on approach and patience in teaching make him one of the most sought after instructors in Tucson.

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COURSES

Combat Kickboxing:
The combat kickboxing class is based on the traditional martial art of Muay Thai. The techniques taught in this phase of the curriculum include elbow/knee strikes, kicking and punching, clinching and footwork. Students will also be taught the proper use of training equipment such as: heavy bags, Thai pads and focus mitts. The high intensity cardiovascular and mental conditioning of this class can help the student reach their fitness goals in a short amount of time, while the tactical and sparring aspects will give them confidence in dealing with real life self- defense situations.

Tactical Ground Fighting:
The techniques taught in this class are based on the arts of Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, Russian sambo, judo and western wrestling. Areas of training include, takedown, joint locks, chokes and basic submission holds. In addition, the student will also be taught how to control an opponent tactically in a self-defense situation as well as defending against punching and striking attacks while on the ground. Student will have the opportunity to practice these techniques in a controlled sparring environment.

Defensive Tactics Training:
As the most sought after class and core of the Academy, this training is the most comprehensive and straight forward of its kind. Students are taught a wide range of simple, effective and easy to remember techniques for use in life-threatening situations. Students will become proficient in defending themselves in the three basic areas of combat: standing attacks, ground defense and weapons defense. All techniques taught in this class are based on three basic principles: leverage, joint manipulation and violence of action.

Gun retention and edged weapon defense course:
This course is designed for the armed civilian who may not have time for consistent long-term training. This course covers specific areas of defensive tactics for the armed citizens such as:
· Firearms Retention/Disarms
· Edged/Impact Weapon Defense
· Defense Against Physical Assaults
The above Curriculum is offered in a one 8- hour course.The cost of the course is $100.00.

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TRAINING SCHEDULE

Monday:	Combat Kickboxing 7:00pm-8:00pm Defensive Tactics 8:00pm-9:00pm
Tuesday:	Combat Kickboxing 7:00pm-8:00 Tactical Ground Defense 8:00pm-9:00pm
Wednesday:	Combat Kickboxing 7:00pm-8:00pm Defensive Tactics 8:00pm-9:00pm
Thursday:	Combat Kickboxing 7:00pm-9:00pm
Friday:	Closed
Saturday:	Combat Kickboxing 10:00am-11:00am Defensive Tactics 11:00am-12:00am Filipino Martial Arts 12:00-1:00
Sunday:	Closed