American Preparedness Academy

This is a 1 hour class every Sunday from 9am-10am and will be billed monthly at $250/month.  Not all topics mentioned below will be covered each/every week.  This class is designed to be an ongoing weekly self defense class.  This being the first part of a larger training group that includes weekly instruction and must be completed prior to moving to the next level which could be several months. 

Tier 1: Foundations (Beginner)

Focus: Building foundational skills in awareness, basic self-defense, and firearm safety.

Curriculum:

• Situational Awareness & De-escalation:
  • Recognizing pre-assault indicators.
  • Verbal de-escalation techniques.
  • Understanding the psychology of conflict.
  • Developing a personal safety plan.
• Empty-Hand Self-Defense Fundamentals:
  • Basic stances, footwork, and movement.
  • Simple strikes (punches, palm strikes, kicks).
  • Fundamental blocks and parries.
  • Escapes from basic grabs and holds.
  • Introduction to ground defense (getting back to feet).
• Firearm Safety & Handling:
  • Four basic rules of firearm safety.
  • Safe gun handling and storage.
  • Firearm nomenclature and function.
  • Proper grip, stance, and sight alignment.
  • Basic marksmanship drills (static range).
• Legal & Ethical Use of Force:
  • Understanding local and state laws regarding self-defense.
  • The concept of reasonable force.
  • Legal and ethical considerations of using a firearm in self-defense. ginner)