Walters State Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy | Greeneville, TN

The TRICOM Edged Weapons Countermeasures Instructor Certification Course was developed by Jared Wihongi. The module was then further enhanced by Chris Mandigma and Kenny Bigbee Jr. to meet different police and military techniques, tactics, and procedures.

Course Focus:

• Tactics: The combatives training we offer is pragmatic and concise integrating our various backgrounds in weapons. Muay Thai, Jiu-jitsu, and Pekiti-Tirsia Kali concepts
• Methods of Instruction: We adhere to the nationally-recognized principles of Methods of Instruction as participants delve into practical, hands-on application, theory, and applied-pressure scenarios.
• Instructor Development: Participants will refine their delivery to enhance transfer of information for better information retention. A heavy emphasis is placed on learning not just 'how' to do a technique, but also the 'whys'.   

The course prioritizes officer safety, legal considerations, and realistic tactics over flashy, complicated techniques, focusing on officer survival and treat neutralization.

Participants should be prepared for intense physical and hands-on activity. 

Course Note: This training is open to LE / Mil only.

Course Outline:

• Understanding edged weapon threats
• Knife attack dynamics and timing
• Defensive and combative concepts
• Optimal positioning and movement
• Legal and ethical considerations of use of force
• Demonstrations and effective implementation of concepts and techniques 

Participant Requirements:

• Duty belt w/ training (SIRT/Blue) gun
• Handcuffs, handcuff key
• Sneakers or wrestling shoes (No boots)
• BDU/cargo-style pants, athletic top
• Hydration, meals, snacks
• OPTIONAL: MMA gloves, mouth guard

The Instructors:

Police Combatives Instructor Chris Mandigma and former US Navy SEAL Kenny Bigbee Jr.