Pressure Point Control Tactics (PPCT) Workshop

Those attending this course will be instructed in the Use of Force Continuum adopted by Law Enforcement agencies worldwide. The officer will be required to be fluent in suspect resistance and the appropriate control levels as listed in the Use of Force Continuum. This course will teach various types of submission holds, escort positions, arm bars, joint locks, takedown maneuvers, strikes, kicks, and handcuffing techniques.

Student will become fluent in the application of numerous pressure points on the human body. Students who attend this training will learn to gain control through the proper use of pressure point techniques. Students attending this course will have to demonstrate an understanding of the topics covered, as well as demonstrate how each technique covered is to be applied. In addition to a written exam, students will also have a practical exam that must be successfully completed for certification.

This is a mentally and physically demanding course, which will push each student to their limit. Only students committed to "giving everything to survive mindsets" should attend. Students will be required to fully participate, and demonstrate a "never give up" attitude in order to complete the course of instruction.

This course will be modified to the level of expertise in the audience and can be adapted in the classroom for multiple levels of experience and understanding.

Training Goals and Objectives

The goal of the training program is to prepare and condition the individual officer to safely apply subject control, containment and threat neutralization techniques in both the patrol and tactical environments. Additionally, the course will concentrate on the application of alternative force application tools (less lethal) and impact weapons. Further, the program will focus on developing an understanding of use of force, techniques to gain subject compliance, and to safely control individuals.

Training Audience, Format and Content

This is an advanced skill development course designed for the first responder or first line supervisor, currently involved in public safety activities

This course is most successful when taught and received with audiences of 30 officers or fewer. The smaller groups enable officers to have more direct dialog & contact with the instructors and the other students.

The course is designed in 3 day sessions with each day involving the exploration of a different topic and the reinforcement of previous learned material. The course is generally designed to run from 0830 to 1630 hours daily, but can be manipulated for evenings and extended days as needed.

Daily content and course schedule/agenda:

Day One:
Introduction (Course & Instructors)
Use of Force
Train to Win….Mindset development
Body mechanics
Digital / Impact pressure point control
Handcuffing

Day Two:
Circular movements
Take downs
Homogeneous impact tools
Shield/Cage techniques

Day Three:
Impact tool / weapon certification
Weapons disarms
Live drills / Redman scenarios
Summary
Commencement/Conclusion

There are no pre-requisites to this course. However, this program is physically exerting and requires students to be in reasonably good physical condition.
 

Evaluation

The evaluation process will consist of class participation and active involvement in class exercises.

Limitations / Special Needs: None

Any audio/visual or POST/Academy/Department facility or staff needs will be addressed on a case-by-case basis, but might include the use of an electronic projection unit, VCR/DVD, audio or marker board materials.

Student Materials

Depending on student understanding, a wide range of video, audio and PowerPoint presentations may be used in the training session, and the instructors will come prepared with everything they will need to make this an informative, fast-paced learning experience. The materials will range from commercially driven video, personal case studies of the instructors, and detailed hands on training exercises.

Detailed lesson plans are available as needed, and copies of the course PowerPoint presentations will be available to those in attendance. Due to publishing restrictions, these training materials are not enclosed for a review!

Student needs/Requirements
Students will be required to fully participate, and demonstrate a "never give up" attitude in order to complete the course of instruction. Class is Hands-On and will be physically demanding. Students should be sure to attend with:

• Comfortable clothing suitable for extreme physical training
• Water
• Sports tape
• Mouth piece (suggested)
• Duty leather/nylon gear
• Issued baton/ASP
• Handcuffs (with key)

Evaluations of Past Courses

Evaluations of past presentations are available upon request if this material and telephonic interviews are not satisfactory. In addition, we are happy to provide the names of references from past classes to assist you in your decision.

Students can register by calling (574) 310-1277
or by Email: ProTrainInc@yahoo.com

We generally hold training courses in the following cities:
INDIANA
Fort Wayne  -  South Bend  -  Albion   -   Mishawaka  -  Portage  -  Hammond   

MICHIGAN
Delta College   -     Macomb Community College   -     Flint

Don't see a city near you and want to sponsor a course? We travel!
email us at: ProTrainInc@yahoo.com