On this episode I sit down with Bryan, a returning guest from season 2/Episode 2, to do another seminar review. This time we discuss an Effective Fitness Combatives Level 1 seminar we recently attended and go through our after action report.

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On this episode I speak to Norwegian Police Trainer Espen Dahlen-Lervag who has taken CEW training to the next level. Espen recently showcased his electric combatives earlier this year at Axon Week to a standing room only crowd.

Espen is a Subject and Training lead for Taser, Use of Force, and Special Tactics at the Norwegian Police University College. Espsen is also a BJJ black belt and MMA fighter.

Espen can be reached at: [email protected]

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On this episode I speak with Kenny Lott who is the lead use of force control and defensive tactics instructor for the Northwest region of the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission.

Kenny will be presenting at the 2025 International Use of Force Expert Conference taking place April 29 - May 1 at New Westminster, BC Canada. There is in-person and virtual attendance and information can be found at www.uofconference.com

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On this episode I speak to Ken from the California Force Instructors' Association. We speak about the Association, what they offer, some tips for starting your own association, and their upcoming Use of Force Conference.

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On the last episode of Force Options Training Podcast Bryan and I reviewed a recent SafeWrap certification course we attended. We talked about the Pros of the system and raised questions regarding the licensing requirement.

On this episode of Force Options Training Podcast we continue our discussion of the SafeWrap system and are joined by Rener Gracie to get answers directly from the source.

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You can find the Dr. Gary Vilke SafeWrap Medical Review at gracieuniversity.com

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On this episode I speak to Bryan, a Control Tactics Sgt, where we review a recent SafeWrap certification the two of us completed. We talk about the Pros and Controversies surrounding the SafeWrap System.

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On this episode we speak with a Physician regarding the controversy surrounding the term and what we call it going forward.

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On this episode I flip the mic and I am interviewed regarding a recent presentation I delivered to another police department that is trying to start up their own patrol ballistic shield program.

Disclaimer: The opinions of the host and guests are theirs only and not that of any agency they may have or currently work for.

No departmental secrets or proprietary tactics were discussed on this show.

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On this episode we talk with Toby Hinton, a well known figure in Canadian Use of Force training. Toby is a retired SGT and a current instructor at a Provincial Police Academy. Toby is one of the founders of Police Judo and Odd Squad Productions. We talk about it's beginning, techniques, where to train, and how to start your own Police Judo Program.

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Recently we attended the Law Enforcement Survival & Combative Tactics Seminar held at the Sig Sauer Academy in Epping NH. This course was run by BJJ Cops and Hybrid Wolf and included stress inoculation training and tactics. On this episode I sit down with fellow participant JC to discuss day 1.

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