RI – Ground Control and Edged Weapon Instructor

Donald Wyatt Detention Center
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L.O.C.K.U.P. ® Police Training Systems
Ground Control and  Edged Weapon Instructor
Jan. 27 – 31, 2025  0830-1630

The L.O.C.K.U.P.® Police Ground Control Edged Weapon Instructor Course is the only course of its kind, offering a comprehensive and tactical approach to police ground control and edged weapon defense. This specialized training is designed to equip law enforcement and corrections officers with a solid foundation in real-world control tactics, specifically tailored for high-stress encounters while wearing full gear.  This course goes beyond sport-based grappling. It focuses on practical techniques and strategies that are essential for officers involved in dynamic, combative situations. The L.O.C.K.U.P.® system provides the framework for this training, with a specific emphasis on ground control and defense against edged weapons. Gain the critical skills needed to effectively manage dangerous situations and protect yourself and others in the field.

The L.O.C.K.U.P. ® System has been awarded the FBI National Academy Associates 2022 Science and Innovation Award

COURSE TOPICS 

• The L.O.C.K.U.P. ® Police Combat System
• Environmental and Situational Awareness
• Understand the benefits and limitations of grounded combat
• Weapon integration
• Mount, Guard and Side Control Platforms
• Counter Offense from the Guard Position
• Counter Offense from the Mounted Position
• Maintaining and Escaping the Side Control
• Submission Holds to Handcuffing positions
• Learning to keep tactical distance from assailant (s)
• Understand the dynamics of an edged weapon assault
• Defensive strategy/technique against five most likely edged weapon attacks
• Instructor methodologies and concepts
• Teaching techniques for psychomotor skills Course ratings!
• Multiple officer control tactics
• Plus much more…

Instructors
Ofc. Percy Smith – 18 year law enforcement officer in RI. BJJ Black Belt, All American College Wrestler, won several titles in MMA and grappling competitions. Master L.O.C.K.U.P.® Instructor, 18 years of training law enforcement.  Percy also holds the rank of black belt in Kenpo and Jiu-Jitsu.
Lt. Bryan Palagi  is 10 year law enforcement professional in officer in RI.  Use of  force instructor with extensive training developing curriculum for the State of RI with  extensive experience in Judo, Kickboxing, Master LOCKUP Instructor and  BJJ black belt.

Course Flier

ONLY $895.00

REGISTER HERE

Donald Wyatt Detention Center
935 High Street – Central Falls, RI 02865
Contact Lt. Jeremy Sullivan
401-721-0318— email  jsullivan@wyattdetention.com