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Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy

PPCT SPONTANEOUS KNIFE DEFENSIVE INSTRUCTOR
Date(s) October 1 – 3, 2013
Start/End Time(s) 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. each day.
Locaton

Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy

3025 Lebanon Road

Nashville, TN  37214
Instructor(s) Mark Wills
Description

The PPCT Spontaneous Knife Defensive system is designed to provide the officer with a means to successfully defend themselves against an edged weapon assault during an encounter where the use of deadly force is not practical or perhaps not available.  This program when completed will give the officer/student the skills necessary to deflect, control, or disengage from an edged weapon attack.

Program topics will include: Limitations and Capabilities of the Edged Weapon, Principals of Edged Weapon Assaults, Fundamentals of Knife Martial Arts and the Knife Defensive Systems.

 

Each student must attend the program in its entirety, along with passing both a comprehensive written and physical skills exam.  Successful completion will enable the new instructor to return to their respective department and instruct the Knife Defense system at the Basic/User level and offer certification.  Students will need to be physically prepared for a challenging three days as this program mandates an abundance of physical skills practice.
Fee

State Agencies – $210

County & Local Agencies – $180

 

Course cost includes a PPCT Manual.
Length 24 hours
Prerequisites All applicants must have at least five (5) years of full-time law enforcement or corrections experience, and have completed a POST or T.C.I. approved Instructor Development School prior to attending. (Proof of Instructor Development must accompany the specialized school application).
Materials All students must bring shin guards, groin protection, and belt with handcuff case.  Students will not be allowed to participate without proper equipment.
To Register To register for this program, please click here.
Other Notes Maximum number of students is 24.

 

For additional information on TLETA programs, please contact us at (615) 741-4448 or email us at: law.enforcement@tn.gov.