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Scheduled "ESSENTIAL" SERIES OF Courses
Saturday Sept 23rd
MN (& FL) PREMIUM Permit to Carry + Defensive Point Shooting & Pepper Spray lesson.
9 am
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5 pm
Metro Gun Club in Blaine, MN
Event Details
Saturday Sept 23rd
MN (& FL) PREMIUM Permit to Carry + Defensive Point Shooting & Pepper Spray lesson.
DON'T GO CHEAP!
You cannot get this training in the average Permit class. Most just cover the bare basics; very few teach defensive skills. ...
9 am
-
5 pm
Metro Gun Club in Blaine, MN
Next Date To Be Determined
Women's Self-Defense (& Men) Going to College? (Level 1 of 2)
1 pm
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3 pm
LOCATION TBD
Event Details
Next Date To Be Determined
Women's Self-Defense (& Men) Going to College? (Level 1 of 2)
Seminar for women, men, and teens age 15 plus.
This is primarily Personal Safety, Security, and Preparedness Education, plus escapes from com...
1 pm
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3 pm
LOCATION TBD
Next Date To Be Determined
Women's Self-Defense (& Men) Going to College? (LEVEL 2 of 2)
3 pm
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4:45 pm
LOCATION TBD
Event Details
Next Date To Be Determined
Women's Self-Defense (& Men) Going to College? (LEVEL 2 of 2)
Women's (and Men's) Self Defense Seminar. This is purely essential self-defense skills to stop an attack and escape.
The Tony Blauer High Ge...
3 pm
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4:45 pm
LOCATION TBD
Next Date To Be Determined
Essential (Level 1-2) Edged Weapon & Pistol Disarms -Unarmed Skills
1 pm
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4:45 pm
LOCATION TBD
Event Details
Next Date To Be Determined
Essential (Level 1-2) Edged Weapon & Pistol Disarms -Unarmed Skills
Seminar for women, men, and teens age 14 plus.
No pre-requisite training required, though it will help.
These are less athletic/more static sk...
1 pm
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4:45 pm
LOCATION TBD
Next Date To Be Determined
Essential (Level 2) Edged Weapon & Pistol Disarms -Unarmed Skills NEW OFFERING
3 pm
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4:45 pm
Metro Gun Club in Blaine, MN
Event Details
Next Date To Be Determined
Essential (Level 2) Edged Weapon & Pistol Disarms -Unarmed Skills NEW OFFERING
Seminar for women, men, and teens age 15 plus.
No pre-requisite training required, though it will help.
These are less athletic/more static sk...
3 pm
-
4:45 pm
Metro Gun Club in Blaine, MN
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High Gear for scenario training
Make the training real: YOU... get to hit ME!
YES YOU CAN!
You don't need to be a black belt to defend yourself!
Yes, more training is better, but stopping a threat and escaping is not the same as training for an MMA fight!
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Essential training can be done for a private group, in the convenience of your own living room or garage!
Click picture to link to POM website
Pepper Spray Lesson: A family gets to shoot the training spray to learn how it deploys.
Then they get to breath in a sample of the "Real Deal" sprayed into a sandwich bag!
A handgun is "The Great Equalizer". People who are smaller and weaker can defend themselves most effectively in potentially deadly assaults by larger/stronger opponents, or multiple attackers.
About FDT
Been There... Done That!
Offerings & Training Locations
Offerings & Training Locations
Real World Training and Education in the science of self-defense!
These courses are based on the realities of attacks and the science behind the psychological and physiological human responses to emergency situations, threats, and violence.
Bachelors Degree in Emergency & Disaster Management.
Over 30 years training and experience in a wid
Real World Training and Education in the science of self-defense!
These courses are based on the realities of attacks and the science behind the psychological and physiological human responses to emergency situations, threats, and violence.
Bachelors Degree in Emergency & Disaster Management.
Over 30 years training and experience in a wide variety of martial arts, fighting systems, firearms, defense spray, TASER, and other weapons.
PPCT Law Enforcement Defensive Tactics (former Instructor)
- Studied Tony Blauer SPEAR System
(Not a certified SPEAR Instructor yet)
Tony Blauer's S.P.E.A.R. Self Defense system
https://blauerspear.com/
Tony Blauer High Gear padded suit used for more realistic scenario training.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9J-RjztYCuE
- American/Chinese Kenpo (IKCA)
- Kali, Escrima (Filipino Martial Arts)
Plus Tae Kwon Do, Japanese Karate, Small-Circle Ju-Jitsu, Judo, and experience in other systems including Krav Maga, Ninjutsu and time with the Guardian Angels in Stockholm, Sweden!
Firearms training in the US Navy, Front Sight, Suarez International, and other reputable instructors. Originally taught MN Permit to Carry under the late Darrell Mulroy (Plus P Technology) and then Pistol Craft http://www.pistolcraft.net/
Over 20 years experience in physical security.
Over 15 years experience as an emergency management professional in both the U.S. Navy (Japan) and the Twin Cities region of Minnesota.
World Traveled (US Navy) and experienced speaking to large audiences, small groups, young and old, and high level officials.
Offerings & Training Locations
Offerings & Training Locations
Offerings & Training Locations
OFFERINGS
(For Men, Women, & Teens age 15+)
Public Speaking Engagements,
Business Lunch & Learn.
(Safety/Security & Emergency Preparedness topics)
- UNARMED SKILLS
- PEPPER SPRAY LESSONS
- PERMIT to CARRY
- DEFENSIVE PISTOL SKILLS
- IMPROVISED WEAPONS
- WEAPONS DISARMS
- Countering The Mass Shooter Threat
- PRIVATE COACHING
The "Essential" series
OFFERINGS
(For Men, Women, & Teens age 15+)
Public Speaking Engagements,
Business Lunch & Learn.
(Safety/Security & Emergency Preparedness topics)
- UNARMED SKILLS
- PEPPER SPRAY LESSONS
- PERMIT to CARRY
- DEFENSIVE PISTOL SKILLS
- IMPROVISED WEAPONS
- WEAPONS DISARMS
- Countering The Mass Shooter Threat
- PRIVATE COACHING
The "Essential" series of courses
These are for two kinds of people:
#1 The average person who has no other training. Stay safer, alive, and out of prison!
#2 Professionals or martial artists who realize they need proven skills that "bridge the gap" between a startle/flinch response and their more fine motor skill training.
This is not fighting...
I train you to survive a sudden attack which gives you the chance to escape and/or transition to use your other skills.
Training in street effective martial arts is a great advantage too, and is still encouraged. Ask me for my recommendations (for Children & Adults). Not all martial arts training is the same.
LOCATIONS
I CAN BRING IT TO YOU!
I can customize the educational topic or physical training to your specific needs.
Space can be rented at established studios, gun ranges, and other facilities, or hosted at your own home, business, public park, church or place of worship.
Publicly Advertised Courses
I periodically schedule courses advertised to the public. Join my Facebook Group or email list for notifications of new training when it is scheduled.
My Philosophy
Offerings & Training Locations
My Philosophy
Be Prepared...
Because, no one can take better care of you, than you.
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Get Effective Training...
because Your Body Can't Go, Where Your Mind Hasn't Been!
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When bad things happen and you need the police or paramedics RIGHT NOW...
they are usually several minutes away...
Will you bet your life on your current knowledge, tools, & skills?
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Better t
Be Prepared...
Because, no one can take better care of you, than you.
*
Get Effective Training...
because Your Body Can't Go, Where Your Mind Hasn't Been!
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When bad things happen and you need the police or paramedics RIGHT NOW...
they are usually several minutes away...
Will you bet your life on your current knowledge, tools, & skills?
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Better to Have It
& NOT Need It,
Than to NEED It & NOT Have It...
- Assess the local threats & hazards
- Wear a Seatbelt
- Keep a Fire Extinguisher
- Learn First Aid
- Get Proper Insurance
- Invest in Personal Safety & Self-Defense skills and tools for You and Your Family!
FACT #1:
YOU DON'T NEED TO BE A BLACK BELT.
You're don't need to train in MMA to be capable of defending yourself.
FACT #2:
Some martial arts training is NOT street effective!
Some keep a tradition alive, some focus on sport application, and there is a difference in the focus or application, or perhaps a lack of scenario training.
FACT #3:
YES YOU CAN!
Untrained people do foil attacks.
Don't expect to "Wing It"... learning, realistic, street effective skills will give you a definite edge and increase your chance of a better outcome.
This applies to both general emergency preparedness, personal safety, and also being your own body guard.
Accept that bad things happen in our world.
Evil people exist. Violence and emergencies (man made or natural disasters) are a reality that all of us face.
We don't need to be paranoid, but we should be prudent.
Take reasonable steps to mitigate threats and hazards. Like learning Fist Aid or how to use a fire extinguisher, we hope to never use them, but we should have the tools and skills for the unplanned moment that you need them most desperately!
"Failing to prepare/plan, is preparing/planning to fail"
- Anonymous
INFO
8 Week Unarmed Self-Defense Academy -Tentatively in January
Details are yet to be determined. My focus is on effective self-defense skills (not sport, or any particular martial art). Training with me can be a supplement to regular martial arts training and fitness classes. Ages 14+
Permit to Carry Class + Defensive Pistol
This is the USCCA Handgun Course + EXCLUSIVE FDT Defensive Pistol Skills (Level 1) My focus is on effective self-defense skills (not sport, or any particular martial art). Training with me can be a supplement to regular martial arts training and fitness classes.
Basic/Beginner Pistol Class - Call Me
Never used a handgun? Not very familiar with handguns and need a basic education before taking a Permit to Carry class, or to keep one at home? Call me!
Churchs/Places of Worship & Business Safety and Security Consulting
Thinking about a personal safety seminar for your staff? Realizing you need to develop a safety and security team for your place of worship? Call me!
Countering The Mass Shooter Threat Places of Worship & Businesses
Curriculum is professionally certified training through the USCCA. Do you need help to develop a safety and security team for your place of worship? Call me!
Pepper Spray Lesson & POM brand spray
INFO TBD
Defense sprays are not for every situation, but they can be effective. Legal in all 50 states and you don't need any special license or training. Learn the pros and cons, along with simple application practice.
Lesson includes using an inert, water based, training spray. You can see how it actually works.
POM Pepper Spray - POM Industries
Available for sale during training events.
POM Pepper Spray (Standard) for purchase
$13 for one $25 for two ($12.50 each additional
Defense sprays are not for every situation, but they can be effective. Legal in all 50 states and you don't need any special license or training. Learn the pros and cons, along with simple application practice.
Water based training spray also available upon request ($7)
Cash or Check only (tax included)
POM Pepper Spray (2 oz, MK3) for purchase
$17 for one $32 for two ($16 each additional
Professional or personal use.
Greater capability for longer distance and maximum effect.
Perfect for a car, front door, or purse.
Defense sprays are not for every situation, but they can be effective. Legal in all 50 states and you don't need any special license or training. Learn the pros and cons, along with simple application practice.
Cash or Check only (tax included)
Essential Unarmed/Women's Self-Defense Course
$60
Seminar for women, men (or women only), and teens age 14 plus.
This is primarily Personal Safety, Security, and Preparedness Education, plus escapes from common wrist grabs and essential tips on pepper spray.
- Best if followed up with the Level 2 course: Essential self-defense skills.
POM pepper spray is available for sale at a discount.
- Unarmed Self-Defense: Essential education in personal safety, legal & moral aspects of using force.
Essential Weapons Disarms Course (Unarmed)
$90
Essential education and practice in physical skills for dynamic threats with common weapons. A more physical and dynamic course beneficial for martial artists, Security/Law Enforcement, and regular citizens.
Primary focus is on edged weapons, but also includes blunt weapons, pistol disarms, and dealing with the sucker punch (hint: it's almost all the same response = utilizing a common, natural, reactive, gross motor skill set that can bridge the experience of panic and any other training.
Essential Defensive Pistol (LEVEL I): Blended SIRT training pistols an
$90 + range fee and 50-80 rounds of ammo. -targets provided
Perfect follow up after any Permit Course.
Essential education and practice in physical skills for dynamic, close range, unsighted (point shooting) gunfight skills plus precision sighted distance practice. Dry Fire practice drawing from holster/moving and shooting with SIRT laser training pistols.
Includes 50 round live fire practice on range (not from the holster).
Targets provided.
Info on SIRT pistols https://nextleveltraining.com/
You can purchase your own SIRT pistol for a discount through me!
Defensive Pistol (LEVEL II): SIRT training pistols and live fire
$??? + range fee and 200 rounds of ammo. -targets provided
COMING SOON! Time & Cost to be determined...
More in-depth practice and a 200 round live fire course (not from the holster).
Physical skills for dynamic, close range, unsighted (point shooting) gunfight skills plus precision sighted distance practice. Dry Fire practice drawing from holster/moving and shooting with SIRT laser training pistols.
Info on SIRT pistols https://nextleveltraining.com/
You can purchase your own SIRT pistol for a discount through me!
Minnesota Permit to Carry
$ + range fee and ammunition. -targets provided
COMING SOON! Time & Cost to be determined... NO OTHER MN Permit Course can compare! One of the best In-Person courses that will be available in Minnesota. Combines the legal education on use-of-force with a handgun plus the practical skills of my Essential Defensive Pistol course utilizing SIRT training pistols and a live fire qualification.
Purchase your own SIRT training pistols!
Discounted through me!
Info on SIRT pistols:
https://nextleveltraining.com/
Purchase with a discount on your own SIRT pistol through me!
The cost advertised on the Next Level Training website is your total cost through me (I cover the shipping & tax for the discounted rate).
Private Lessons/Coaching
$??? per hour (1-2 people). $??? for 3.
Contact me if interested in either armed or unarmed private training.
I can customize any training to exactly what you need!
*NOTE: Private lessons/coaching cost is set for my time and equipment.
Facility or gun range rental cost may be additional, unless otherwise stated.
CURRENTLY: No Range Fee for private lessons at The Modern Sportsman in Burnsville.
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I got a two-fer with Brent and I was blessed to have him one-on-one!
We spent the first hour and a half on hand-to-hand techniques & weapon disarms. Brent's knowledge and ability was impressive to say the least, and his primary concern is 21st century reality when it comes to fighting.
I have a limited hand-to-hand background, but he was able to quickly & effectively teach me some great tools to put in my bag for various "eventualities." This was the 'bonus' of the night.
On to the range...
The objective was to build confidence & ability in shooting in extreme low light without use of a flashlight, and without the use of sights out to 21'. Brent had me shoot a few sighted rounds to get a baseline, and we went to work starting at extreme close contact distances, with the pistol down at the side (as if it had just cleared the holster). At each distance he had me shoot slow and rapid fire, one and two handed.
We ran through various drills with the pistol at different presentations (sternum height close in & fully extended, chest height, chin height, etc, concentrating on shooting through the centerline (which, despite my not having any formal training on point shooting, I was pleased to find that I had dialed in pretty good), shooting to center-of-mass as well as head. low- and no-light scenarios, bursts, reloads, malfunction drills. By the end of the night I was grouping well all the way out to 21' with rapid fire, in the dark.
In a word, AWESOME!
For those within striking distance of Minneapolis/St. Paul, I cannot recommend Brent's services highly enough!
Steve,
Lutheran Pastor
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