Spots are filling up fast for the ShivWorks ECQC class in January hosted by Advantage Group. Only 5 spots remain. This class will be capped at 16 students. If you are on the fence about getting in, now is the time. Cost is $550. Enroll at: http://www.advantagegrouptraining.com/ai1ec_event/shivworks-e-c-q-c/?instance_id=110
The ShivWorks Extreme Close Quarter Concepts (ECQC) course is a two and a half day (20 hours) block of instruction which focuses on a multi-disciplinary approach to building functional, combative handgun skills at zero to five feet. The course is designed to instill core concepts of seamless integration and provide the platform for aggressive problem solving during a life or death struggle. A heavy emphasis is placed upon commonality of body mechanics between skill sub-sets, which means that all combative software is reinforcing. Once the student’s skill sets are initially ingrained, the participant will be stress inoculated with force on force drills utilizing marking cartridges and protective equipment.
DAY ONE (4 HOURS)
Criminal Assault Paradigm
Unequal Initiative Events
Managing Unknown Contacts
Practical Unarmed Combat or In-Extremis Knife modules
DAY TWO (8 HOURS)
Introduction to the components of the Combative Drawstroke
Building the #2 position in live-fire
Firing throughout the horizontal line of presentation
Off-hand fending position
Default position
Basic empty hand blows
Theory of in-fight weapon access
Grounded basics
DAY THREE (8 HOURS)
Challenging the potential attacker
Preemptive weapon access
Multiple attackers
Negotiating the F.U.T.
ECQ Handgun retention in holster
ECQ handgun retention out of holster
Handgun recovery
Handgun striking
REQUIRED WEAPONS AND GEAR
Reliable handgun
Minimum two (2) magazines
Quality holster and magazine pouches
500 rounds of ammunition
Heavy sweatshirt or soft body armor
Mouthpiece and cup
Seasonal weather gear
Ballistic eye protection
Ear protection
Weapon lubrication and cleaning supplies
Good attitude
This class is not recommended for beginning shooters and prior documented firearms training requiring holster work or instructor approval is required. Students should be relatively fit as this is a contact class. Most of the latter half of each day will be spent utilizing marking cartridges and FIST helmets, to allow the students to gain confidence in applying their newly acquired skills against moving aggressive opponents.
The ShivWorks Extreme Close Quarter Concepts (ECQC) course is a two and a half day (20 hours) block of instruction which focuses on a multi-disciplinary approach to building functional, combative handgun skills at zero to five feet. The course is designed to instill core concepts of seamless integration and provide the platform for aggressive problem solving during a life or death struggle. A heavy emphasis is placed upon commonality of body mechanics between skill sub-sets, which means that all combative software is reinforcing. Once the student’s skill sets are initially ingrained, the participant will be stress inoculated with force on force drills utilizing marking cartridges and protective equipment.
DAY ONE (4 HOURS)
Criminal Assault Paradigm
Unequal Initiative Events
Managing Unknown Contacts
Practical Unarmed Combat or In-Extremis Knife modules
DAY TWO (8 HOURS)
Introduction to the components of the Combative Drawstroke
Building the #2 position in live-fire
Firing throughout the horizontal line of presentation
Off-hand fending position
Default position
Basic empty hand blows
Theory of in-fight weapon access
Grounded basics
DAY THREE (8 HOURS)
Challenging the potential attacker
Preemptive weapon access
Multiple attackers
Negotiating the F.U.T.
ECQ Handgun retention in holster
ECQ handgun retention out of holster
Handgun recovery
Handgun striking
REQUIRED WEAPONS AND GEAR
Reliable handgun
Minimum two (2) magazines
Quality holster and magazine pouches
500 rounds of ammunition
Heavy sweatshirt or soft body armor
Mouthpiece and cup
Seasonal weather gear
Ballistic eye protection
Ear protection
Weapon lubrication and cleaning supplies
Good attitude
This class is not recommended for beginning shooters and prior documented firearms training requiring holster work or instructor approval is required. Students should be relatively fit as this is a contact class. Most of the latter half of each day will be spent utilizing marking cartridges and FIST helmets, to allow the students to gain confidence in applying their newly acquired skills against moving aggressive opponents.