Defensive Tactics Training Reviews

4.9/5.0 (41 reviews)

Read verified officer reviews for Defensive Tactics courses, instructors, and training providers.

Teodoro Vargas
Mchenry Co, IL · Attended May 2, 2025

I think this course should be mandatory for most departments.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
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Adilene Ruiz
Mchenry Co, IL · Attended May 2, 2025

I did not expect this class to be what it was. Coming in, I thought it would be the basic academy weapon retention training. I was wrong… this class exceeded my expectations. There was a lot of jiujitsu incorporated in this which is very beneficial in our career.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
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Caleb Menke
Appleton, WI · Attended Feb 27, 2025

Kato was an incredible and knowledgeable instructor. The material was relevant and well taught. I strongly recommend this to anyone.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
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Drake Feriancek
Appleton, WI · Attended Feb 27, 2025

First training I’ve been too my instructor knew my name, than remembered my name. Very personal and relatable instructor. Does a great job explaining and a great job explaining all those “what if” questions

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
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Aid Obradovic
Streanwood, IL · Attended Aug 29, 2024

Excellent training. Really makes you think about how to use proper technique for situations

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
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John DePasquale
Streanwood, IL · Attended Aug 29, 2024

Kerry was a fantastic instructor. He took concepts and broke them down step by step, providing us with vital fundamentals to help stay alive on the street. He gave us the why, the how, and the means to perfect the techniques he demonstrated. This is the type of training cops need. It is effective and replicable. Every street cop should take this class. I’ll be back for another class through Rectitude.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
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Collin Fischer
Streanwood, IL · Attended Aug 29, 2024

Class is very beneficial and gives a great foundation for going hands on when dealing with armed assailants.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
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Thomas Will
Edison, NJ · Attended Jun 3, 2024

The instructors were very knowledgeable and easy going. They made the class fun, which makes it a lot easier to learn. The call is Very hands on and there are a lot of important skills to learn. I would recommend this class for anyone in LE.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
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Vito Gallina
Edison, NJ · Attended Jun 3, 2024

Instructors are phenomenal and taught/provided useful information and techniques. Very passionate and extremely knowledgeable.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
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Andres Garcia
Edison, NJ · Attended Jun 3, 2024

This course is very practical, utilizing jiu-jitsu techniques & scenarios that all officers could find themselves in.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
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Eric Rosado
Edison, NJ · Attended Jun 3, 2024

I’ve been in law enforcement for just under 10 years now. I’ve taken multiple courses and nothing comes close to these instructors. There is no slide shows or talking it was straight to business. Hands on experience with real life scenarios is how you learn. Excellent instructing.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
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Yerica Febus
Edison, NJ · Attended Jun 3, 2024

The hands-on instruction was so insightful and practical. What I also appreciated most is the breakdown/ articulation of the different levels of resisting and what you can/can’t apply. I highly recommend this class!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
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Ariana Jackson
Edison, NJ · Attended Jun 3, 2024

Great defensive tactics training. Instructors were very helpful and hands on. Didn’t hesitate to step in and help when needed.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
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Christopher Fasulo
Edison, NJ · Attended Jun 3, 2024

Instruction was great. The information was on point and the real life / hands on portion provided was excellent.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
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Samuel Annuzzi
Edison, NJ · Attended Jun 3, 2024

Instructors showed a great variety of options for vehicle extractions and hidden hand extractions. The techniques ranged based off the suspects level of resistance.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
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Olivia Ankudowicz
Edison, NJ · Attended Dec 11, 2023

The Jiu Jitsu Essentials for LE course was a great class with great instructors. Each instructor brought years of skill, knowledge and experience that made the course enjoyable and eye opening.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
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