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Science-Driven Defensive Tactics Training for Law Enforcement

Pressure-Tested Combatives Built for the Street, Our Training Pillars: Evidence-Based / Officer Safety / Agency Liability Reduction, In-Person Courses & Online Tactical Training

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Instructors Certified

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POST Certified or Equivalent in Most States

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Training Cadre

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Years of Combined Experience

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EFC Team

Led by Director of Training, Jay Wadsworth, our team has over 250+ years of combined experience in law enforcement, Jiu-Jitsu, wrestling, and MMA. 

EFC Training Pathway

Training Pathway

Your Transformative Training Journey

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Foundation

EFC Level 1 Instructor Certification

Master essential combatives skills and learn effective teaching techniques through our comprehensive Level 1 Instructor Certification course.

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Advanced

EFC Level 2 Advanced Instructor Certification

Advance your expertise with our Level 2 Advanced Instructor Certification course focusing on Reality Based Training (RBT).

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Agency-Wide

Enhance Your Agency's Combatives Program

Implement the EFC Agency Training Program across your entire agency, leveraging your skills and certifications to ensure safety and effectiveness for all personnel.

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Foundation

EFC Level 1 Instructor Certification

Master essential combatives skills and learn effective teaching techniques through our comprehensive Level 1 Instructor Certification course.

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02

Advanced

EFC Level 2 Advanced Instructor Certification

Advance your expertise with our Level 2 Advanced Instructor Certification course focusing on Reality Based Training (RBT).

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03

Agency-Wide

Enhance Your Agency's Combatives Program

Implement the EFC Agency Training Program across your entire agency, leveraging your skills and certifications to ensure safety and effectiveness for all personnel.

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IN-PERSON COURSES

Instructor Certification Course

Level I Certification
(40 Hours)

Level 2 Advanced Certification
(32 Hours)

Designed by Cops, for Cops

Best in class Instructor Cadre

The purpose of these instructor courses are to create effective LE Professionals.

These courses were designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to train and lead your peers in an effort to raise the standard of training as it pertains to combatives, defensive tactics, and use of force situations.

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EFC On-Demand Courses

Complete Online Program

On-Demand Courses

Open to everyone Unlimited Access Certificate of Completion Best in Class Instructor Cadre
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On-Demand Course

Handcuffing & Searching Course

Transform Your Skillset and Ensure Proper Procedures with Proven Methods and Guidelines For Handcuffing & Searching.

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Crossfire Mitigation

This free training breaks down the real causes of crossfire during vehicle stops and shows you how to eliminate them before they become deadly.

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Vest Grip Break Course

Learn EF Combatives insights for LEOs on proper vest grip break technique. Enhance your skills and ensure safety in the field with this invaluable resource!

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Single Officer Apprehension & Takedowns

Master the Art of Solo Officer Operations: Develop the Skills You Need to Excel as a Solo Officer with 'Single Officer Apprehension & Takedowns!

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On-Demand Course

EFC Team Tactics

Master the Art of Team Operations. Learn proven strategies to move, communicate, and operate as a cohesive unit in high-stakes patrol scenarios.

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Wall Pin to Custody

Unlock street proven and effective wall pin to custody techniques. Designed to give you the skills and confidence to safely detain individuals against a barrier.

*The material in this course is NOT found in any of our other online courses.

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On-Demand Course

EFC Weapons Based Entanglements

Master the Art of Subject Control. Developed by law enforcement professionals and tested in real-world scenarios to equip you with techniques for weapons-based encounters.

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On-Demand Course

Vehicle Extraction Tactics Course

Master real-world tactics for safely extracting resistant individuals from vehicles with this law enforcement-specific course designed to improve officer safety and control.

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Instructor Cadre

Best in Class Instructors

"It is the best investment you could make for not only yourself but your colleagues. Being able to be an asset during a bad situation will not only help save your life/ partner’s life but other lives as well. The material is all well designed, thought out, and immediately applicable."

Steve Edwards - Monroeville Course Student

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LIEUTENANT BUTLER 

Lieutenant Butler from Grand Rapids Police Department has been in LE for 20 years. He has been a DT instructor since 2005. He would recommend EFC to other LE agencies because EFC training is progressing with the current use of force incidents and policies in LE.

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SERGEANT KING

Sergeant King from the Michigan State Police has been in LE for over 9 years. She currently holds a blue belt in BJJ as well as several instructor certifications. She explains why she enjoyed the simplicity of EFC as well as how all of the concepts build upon each other.

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DEPUTY GIBSON

Deputy Gibson from the Jefferson County, IN Sheriff's Department has been in LE for 4 years. He currently hold a purple belt in BJJ. He discusses why EFC instructors being active LE allowed them to teach concepts instead of specific tecniques.

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SERGEANT PENCE

Sergeant Pence from the Ann Arbor Police Department has worked full time in LE for 7 years. He is a beginner in DT and BJJ. He explains how the EFC training and tactics flow together and build on each training module. 

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OFFICER BROWN

Officer Brown from the Greenville Police Department has been in LE for 12 years. He has been a DT instructor for five years and currently holds a white belt in BJJ. He explains how EFC incorporates BJJ into the environment of policing rather than sport training. 

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OFFICER PROEFROCK

Officer Proefrock from the Michigan State Police has been in LE for 6 years. He has training in BJJ, Krav Maga, and the Marine Corp Martial Arts Program. He explains why he enjoyed EFC's principle training approach, rather than a massive amount of techniques. 

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