TAPD Kali Level 1 program

Our program has 5 tiered levels that strike a balance between raw combatives and self-defense applications.  In Level 1 we focus on hand-to-hand defense, basic use of impact tools, and common knife defense.  Our knife defense strategy combines a basic guided angle set with the harsh reality of a wild slasher and a grab-and-stab to keep you best protected.  These techniques are based on analysis of dozens of attacks caught on camera and pressure tested defense.

Empty hand

hand-to-hand and weapons defense 

Multiple attacker defense drills  

tactics and training for facing multiple opponents 

Kubotan 

a proxy impact tool that maximizes striking and grappling effectiveness

Pepper spray 

proper use of aerosol irritants 

Stick 

single Escrima stick fighting techniques 

Knife 

defense and weapon use for self-defense and combatives

Level 1 Combatives Test

Make sure you are ready!  Complete the level 1 program with a skills test including attack simulations for real world violence.