EDC Combatives/Special Operations Combatives Program (SOCP Training)
This 2 day course introduces the fundamentals of SOCP (Special Operations Combatives Program), as well as techniques from other combat-focused disciplines designed to meet the threats of day to day civilian life. Topics covered will include basic self defense techniques, pistol takeaways, knife takeaways, EDC setups, situational awareness, mindset, and hand to hand combat introduction. While these skills and techniques are employed by Special Forces Operators, they are life-or-death practices that are integral to self defense for any civilian. Register HERE
Instructor Bio:
15 year Army veteran Joshua Griffiths has an extensive special operations background serving in 75th Ranger Regiment 2nd Ranger Battalion, 10 Special Forces Group CRF (Crisis Response Force). Serving as an instructor for both 10th SFG and currently 20th SFG SFAUCC (Special Forces Advanced Urban Combat Course); Joshua is extremely well versed in teaching Special Operations Tactics, specifically close quarters combat, Executive Protection, SOCP (Special Operations Combatives Program), rifle/pistol tactics with substantial experience in theater with 8 combat deployments serving Iraq, Afghanistan, Niger, and Saudi Arabia (serving on former President Donald Trump’s Presidential Protection detail), in addition to 4 contracting trips overseas outside of his military career serving on executive protection details in Middle Eastern countries for the US Government.
Joshua is a man of faith with strong family and Christian values. He enjoys spending time with his family, jeeping, and being outdoors. He is passionate about teaching and bringing the knowledge he’s gained from the military to assist others in training for the safety of themselves and their families.
Class Requirements:
18 years of age, US Citizen, legally allowed to possess a firearm, physically capable or in good health enough to take part in a “sparring” type situations.
What You Should Bring
Clothing practical for EDC (pants/shorts capable of supporting a holster)
Long sleeves, pants, gloves, and some form of neck protection (scarf, shemagh, etc.) for force on force, UTM on day 2.
Bring lunch and water for both days
Mouth piece and cup are optional
If you own a Glock 17/22/19/23 compatible holster, we encourage you bring it to stress test it in realistic/"train like you fight" conditions. Holsters will be provided other wise.
Trim finger nails and toe nails to prevent scratching/cutting partner
Shoes: shoes on mats will be limited to low tread shoes (ie: boxing, wrestling, Chuck Taylor’s) *the wearing of shoes is a case by case basis depending on venues wishes*
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