TRICOM: Duty Knife as a Backup Weapon

YGK Combatives will be hosting Chris Mandigma for the most popular combatives module from the TRICOM system.

Most Law Enforcement officers, military operators and security professionals carry at least one knife on their person when on duty. Also known as an EDC (Everyday Carry), the knife can perform a variety of utility functions especially as a last-ditch survival weapon or weapon retention tool. Unlike other weapons armed professionals and responsible citizens carry, most do not train in techniques and procedures for how to carry, deploy and use the knife as a last-ditch survival option.

This workshop will cover at minimum

• EDC types and selection for LE, Military and Security
• EDC placement
• Weapon retention
• Use of force integration

The TRICOM Duty Knife as a Backup Weapon module have been taught to Police, Military and Security units throughout Canada, the United States, Germany, England, Korea, Singapore, Brazil and the Philippines as well as numerous conferences such as NTOA. We have developed policy, procedure and training programs for Law Enforcement and Security Agencies.

This course will be a full day which will include two short breaks and a lunch break. All participants are responsible for their own snacks and meals.

Registration: The course is restricted to sworn law enforcement officers, active military, and licensed security professionals. Participants may register via Eventbrite or electronic funds transfer. Please note, Eventbrite charges a handling fee. By registering online, you will also be subscribing to the SITREP, a monthly newsletter where you can receive special offers and promotions. You may unsubscribe at any time.

e-Transfer email: info@pekititactics.ca

Parking: Free

Please bring the following to the course:

• Comfortable t-shirt
• Comfortable long pants (5.11, BDU or similar cargos)
• Duty belt with use of force options (no live tools)
• Holster with 'blue' training gun
• Soft body armour (optional)
• Clean wrestling/boxing/mats shoes (optional); no boots / outdoor shoes
• Snacks, hydration drinks
• Training knife if you own one otherwise, one will be provided

*DO NOT BRING ANY LIVE FIREARMS, KNIVES, OC SPRAY to the workshop*

Instructor Bio: Chris Mandigma is recognized as an authority and specialist in the area of Close-Quarter Comabtives (CQC) and Use of Force tactics for law enforcement in Canada. He is a retired law enforcement officer and was a former instructor for the Federal Government of Canada.

Chris specializes in empty-hand combat, edged and impact weapons and the integration of firearms for law enforcement and protective services. He has instructed Use of Force training and CQC across North America. With a background in striking, grappling and weapons-based martial arts, Chris is ranked as a TRICOM Master Instructor under the direct tutelage of Tuhon Jared Wihongi.