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Intermediate Defensive Tactics Course
A Shepherds Tactical Training Course
The Intermediate Defensive Tactics Training Course builds on the foundations established in the Beginner Defensive Tactics course and is designed for students who already have a basic understanding of personal safety, movement, and defensive principles. This course introduces more involved techniques while maintaining a strong emphasis on safety, control, and thoughtful decision-making.
The course begins with structured instructional time that briefly reviews key concepts from the Beginner level. This portion reinforces situational awareness, legal considerations, body mechanics, and safety principles, while also introducing intermediate-level concepts such as improved distance management, timing, and response options in more realistic situations.
Following the instructional portion, students move into guided hands-on training. This practical section expands on previously learned skills and introduces more complex defensive tactics, including improved footwork and positioning, controlled defensive responses, and techniques designed to create space, maintain balance, and disengage safely. Training is progressive and carefully supervised, allowing students to build confidence while staying within safe limits.
Students may also be introduced to light, controlled resistance and simple scenario-based exercises appropriate for the intermediate level. These exercises are designed to help students apply techniques under mild stress while maintaining awareness, communication, and safety.
A knowledge and skills assessment is required during this course to ensure students understand the material and can safely demonstrate intermediate-level techniques. Successful completion of this assessment is required for students who wish to advance into Advanced Defensive Tactics Training.
Courses generally last 3 to 5 hours, depending on student needs, group size, and pacing.
Pricing for the Intermediate Defensive Tactics Training Course starts at $200 per person. Pricing may vary based on course structure or customization, and discounts are available for additional students taking the course together.
This course is designed to help students progress beyond basic awareness and movement, developing stronger confidence and capability while maintaining a calm, controlled, and safety-focused training environment.
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