EFC Level 1 Instructor Certification Course
(40 Hours)

Texas Police Association | Austin, TX 

01/12/2026 - 01/15/2026

Details

The EFC Level 1 Instructor Certification Course has been meticulously crafted to empower law enforcement professionals with comprehensive skills and leadership abilities. Our mission is to elevate the standard of training in combatives, defensive tactics, and use of force situations within law enforcement agencies.

What to Expect:

  • Full Spectrum Combatives Training: Our course offers a holistic approach to combatives, integrating principles of wrestling, jiu-jitsu, striking, and weapon tactics tailored specifically for the law enforcement environment.


  • Hands-On Learning: Prepare to dive into immersive, hands-on training sessions led by experienced instructors. Gain practical insights and techniques that are directly applicable to real-world scenarios encountered in policing.


  • Leadership Development: Beyond mastering techniques, participants will learn effective teaching methodologies and leadership strategies to confidently train and lead their peers. Our goal is to cultivate a new generation of law enforcement professionals who can raise the standard of training within their agencies.


  • Practical Application: Every aspect of the course is designed with practical application in mind. Participants will not only learn the techniques but also understand the rationale behind them, ensuring they are well-equipped to handle dynamic situations they may encounter in the field.


  • Certification: Upon successful completion of the course, participants will earn their Level 1 Instructor Certification from Effective Fitness Combatives, validating their expertise and leadership in the realm of law enforcement combatives training.


Join us in this transformative journey to become a more effective and capable law enforcement professional. Enroll today and take the first step towards enhancing your skills and making a positive impact within your agency.

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  Duration

4 DAYS (40 HOURS)
0800 - 1830 (each day)

  Certification

EFC Instructor

  Criteria

  • 4 DAYS/40 HOURS IN-PERSON TRAINING
  • EFFECTIVE DEMONSTRATION OF EMPLOYING COURSE OBJECTIVES
  • PASS FINAL EXAM 

 
Expiration

  • Certification Expires 2 Year Past Certification Completion Date
  • Certification Renewals Available (Coming Soon)

  Materials you need 

  • Water, Lunch, Snacks
  • Holster or Duty Belt w/ Training (Blue) Gun
  • Handcuffs & Handcuff Key
  • Wrestling Shoes or Sneakers (No Boots)
  • BDU-style Pants & T-shirt/Athletic Top
  • Mobile Device (Phone, Laptop, Tablet) With Ability to Connect to the Internet
  • MMA Gloves (OPTIONAL)
  • Mouth Guard (Optional)
  • NOGI or GI for Lunch BJJ Rolls (Optional)
NCP# 23699-2308
Overview

About EFC Certification Course 

01.

Tailored To Law Enforcement Officers

Designed for experienced, proactive, and open-minded LEOs looking to train and lead others in effective combatives tactics.
02.

Level I Certification

4 Days/40 Hours In-Person Training with
Effective Demonstration of Employing Course Objectives. Exam 
03.

Best In Class Instructor Cadre

Over 250+ years combined experience from our instructor cadre using field proven science driven fitness and combatives.
04.

Adult Learning Methodologies

Learning relevant to immediate application designed for you to be in charge of your own personal growth and professional development.
05.

2 Year Certification

Certification Expires 2 Year Past Certification Completion Date
Certification Renewals Available 
06.

24x7 Access

24x7 access to our platform where you can explore resources, continue your professional development, share thoughts and ideas, increase your connection, get assistance from our Subject Matter Experts to include case law and expert documentation.

Course outline

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
What to bring
EFCombatives

Day 1: 0800-1830

  • Introductions and Course Overview
  • Principles of Defense Tactics
  • Adult Learning and “I Method of Coaching” 
  • Use of Force Overview, Documentation, and Combatives Training
  • Intro to Skill Building
  • Striking
  • Domination and Recovering from Bad Positions
  • Resistance Drills
  • Debrief
EFCombatives

Day 2: 0800-1830

  • Intro to Control Tactics and Apprehension for Single Officer
  • Single Officer Takedowns
  • Intro to Multiple Officer Apprehension and SOP Considerations
  • Multiple Officer Takedowns and Communication
  • Resistance Drills
  • Debrief
EFCOMBATIVES

Day 3: 0800-1830

  • Conditions of Space & Priority of Life Dictate Tactics
  • Weapon Deflection and Movement Out of the Vertical Clinch
  • Weapon Retention in the Holster (all positions)
  • Weapon Defense (handgun and edged weapon)
  • Weapon Base Entanglements (CAP concept)
  • Debrief
EFCOMBATIVES

Day 4: 0800-1830

  • Student-Led Training Blocks
  • Q&A with Instructors
  • Final Exam
  • Course Evaluation
  • Debrief/Wrap Up
EFCOMBATIVES

What to Bring

  • WATER, LUNCH, SNACKS
  • HOLSTER OR DUTY BELT W/ TRAINING (BLUE) GUN
  • HANDCUFFS & HANDCUFF KEY
  • WRESTLING SHOES OR SNEAKERS (NO BOOTS)
  • BDU-STYLE PANTS & T-SHIRT/ATHLETIC TOP
  • MOBILE DEVICE (PHONE, LAPTOP, TABLET) WITH ABILITY TO CONNECT TO THE INTERNET
  • MMA GLOVES (OPTIONAL)
  • MOUTH GUARD (OPTIONAL)
  • NOGI OR GI FOR LUNCH BJJ ROLLS (OPTIONAL)