Sorensen, Wilder and Associates
2626 Midwest Court
Champaign, IL 61822

t- 800-568-2931
f- 217-819-3099

For years, Sorensen, Wilder & Associates has provided defensive tactics training to law enforcement and security agencies. Qualified instructors with extensive backgrounds in defensive tactics teach all of our classes.
  • EMPTY HAND DEFENSE - BASIC DEFENSIVE TACTICS (4 HRS) This course provides participants with hands-on training in the use of defensive tactics, including proper body mechanics. distance strategies, verbal control, blocking and striking techniques, and takedowns.
  • EMPTY HAND DEFENSE - TACTICAL HANDCUFFING (4 HRS) Many programs claim to be able to teach speed cuffing, trick cuffing during struggles and other non-realistic tactics. At SWA, all of our handcuff training focuses on controlling the individual and applying handcuffs appropriately. We will also teach the use of force and courtroom testimony for the application of handcuffs. An in-depth discussion of the nomenclature is also included. Simply put, our training is realistic.
  • EMPTY HAND DEFENSE - PRESSURE POINT TECHNIQUES (4 HRS)- is a must for all Public Safety and Emergency Service personnel. Through the use of pressure points, a public safety professional is less likely to use excessive force, and will become more confident in his/her ability. Pressure points are easy to learn, easy to use, and easy to retain. No long, cumbersome training program that only a martial artist could learn.
  • EMPTY HAND DEFENSE - FLOOR FIGHTING TECHNIQUES (4 HRS) This area is often overlooked in defensive tactics. Realistically, most officers will be knocked to the ground at some point in their career, therefore; they need to be trained in techniques that will allow them to protect themselves and others while gaining control of the combatant.
  • EMPTY HAND DEFENSE - RESTRAINT TECHNIQUES (2 HRS) The use of physical restraints can be confusing. Our approach to training in the use of restraints includes an in-depth review of the various types and styles available, picking the right type for the situation best application methods, and the laws governing the proper use and application.
  • EMPTY HAND DEFENSE - EDGED WEAPONS DEFENSE (4 HRS) There are more incidents involving edged weapons than firearms. Officers need to be trained in realistic approaches to defending themselves against an edged weapon. This is a valuable part of a complete training package for both, armed and unarmed officers. Our program teaches a variety of options available to officers during an edged weapons confrontation.
  • BATON DEFENSE TECHNIQUES - STRAIGHT BATON (2 HRS) A hands-on training session that trains participants in the use of the straight baton. We will also discuss the use of force and talk about courtroom testimony involving the use of a straight baton of other similar tool. Upon completion of this program participants will have a basic understanding of the conditions in which the baton may be used, justification for the use, and how to document these actions.
  • BATON DEFENSE TECHNIQUES - EXPANDABLE BATON A hands-on seminar that trains participants in the operational use of the expandable tactical baton. The program is simple to learn and easy to understand. It provides sufficient defensive impact weapon tactics for Public Safety personnel without long hours of training. Upon completion of the program participants will have a basic understanding of the conditions in which the baton may be used, justification for the use, and how to document these actions.
 

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