30 Years of Tactical Excellence

Master Tactical Combat & Situational Awareness

Transform your self-defense skills with professional tactical training. Learn hand-to-hand combat, weapon proficiency, and strategic awareness from a seasoned instructor with 30 years of experience.

Hand-to-Hand Combat

Master close-quarters combat techniques and defensive strategies.

Tactical Awareness

Develop heightened situational awareness and threat assessment skills.

Weapons Training

Learn proper handling and techniques for bladed and impact weapons.

Professional Training Programs

Comprehensive Tactical Training

From self-awareness to advanced combat techniques, our programs are designed to build your confidence and skills progressively.

Self-Awareness Training

Develop mental clarity and emotional control under pressure situations.

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Tactical Awareness

Master situational awareness and threat assessment in any environment.

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Hand-to-Hand Combat

Learn effective close-quarters combat techniques and defensive strategies.

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Weapons Training

Master bladed and impact weapons with proper technique and safety.

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Ready to Begin Your Training?

Join our comprehensive training programs and develop the skills you need to protect yourself and others.

Self-Awareness Training

Your Mind is Your Most Powerful Weapon

Before you can defend yourself physically, you must master the art of awareness. True tactical readiness starts in your mind with the ability to see, process, and react to threats before they become critical.

Situational Awareness

Learn to read environments, identify potential threats, and maintain 360-degree awareness without appearing paranoid or obvious.

Threat identification techniques
Environmental scanning methods
Baseline and anomaly detection

Mental Conditioning

Develop the psychological resilience and mental toughness needed to think clearly and act decisively under extreme pressure.

Stress inoculation training
Fear management techniques
Decision-making under pressure

Tactical Mindset

Cultivate the warrior mentality that allows you to switch from everyday citizen to tactical operator when the situation demands it.

Threat assessment protocols
Risk mitigation strategies
Operational planning mindset

The OODA Loop Advantage

Master the Observe-Orient-Decide-Act cycle that gives you the tactical advantage in any confrontation. Speed isn't just about moving fast—it's about thinking fast.

O

Observe

Gather information from your environment through all your senses

O

Orient

Process and analyze what you've observed in context

D

Decide

Choose the best course of action based on your analysis

A

Act

Execute your decision with precision and confidence

Cooper's Color Code System

White: Unaware, vulnerable
Yellow: Relaxed alert, general awareness
Orange: Focused alert, specific threat
Red: Action required, engage threat
3-5
Seconds average reaction time in crisis situations
75%
Of successful self-defense comes from awareness, not physical skills

Real-World Training Scenarios

Parking Lot

Navigating vulnerable spaces with tactical awareness

Office Building

Workplace security and emergency response planning

Home Defense

Creating secure zones and early warning systems

Travel Security

Maintaining awareness in unfamiliar environments

Ready to Develop Your Tactical Awareness?

The difference between a victim and a survivor is often measured in seconds. Those seconds depend on your ability to see the threat coming and respond appropriately. Don't wait until it's too late to develop these critical skills.

Tactical Awareness

From Awareness to Tactical Action

Transform situational awareness into operational advantage. Learn to read the battlefield, control space, and execute tactical solutions with military precision.

Threat Assessment

Master the art of rapid threat evaluation and risk calculation. Learn to prioritize multiple threats and make split-second tactical decisions.

Threat Hierarchy

Identify immediate vs. potential threats and prioritize response

Capability Assessment

Evaluate opponent's weapons, training, and tactical positioning

Intent Recognition

Read body language, movement patterns, and behavioral cues

Environmental Analysis

Turn any environment into a tactical advantage. Learn to read terrain, identify cover, and use space as a weapon.

Terrain Evaluation

Identify high ground, chokepoints, and escape routes

Cover vs. Concealment

Distinguish between protection and hiding spots

Tactical Positioning

Control angles, distances, and movement patterns

Core Tactical Principles

Speed

Violence of action - Strike fast, strike hard, strike first. Overwhelm the opponent's decision-making process.

Surprise

Deception and misdirection - Attack from unexpected angles, breach their mental model of the situation.

Simplicity

Keep it simple - Complex plans fail under stress. Master basic techniques to perfection.

Security

Protect yourself - Maintain defensive posture while executing offensive actions.

Mass

Concentrate force - Apply maximum power at the decisive point and moment.

Economy

Minimum necessary force - Achieve maximum effect with minimal energy expenditure.

Tactical Zones of Awareness

1

Immediate Threat Zone

0-21 feet - Knife/contact weapon range. Requires immediate action.

2

Tactical Zone

21-100 feet - Firearm effective range. Time to react and reposition.

3

Observation Zone

100+ feet - Early warning zone. Gather intel and prepare response.

Tactical Time Factors

1.5
Seconds to draw and fire
21
Feet knife attack distance
0.25
Seconds average reaction time
7
Yards average gunfight distance

Tactical Movement Principles

Move with Purpose

Every movement should improve your tactical position or degrade the opponent's

Control Distance

Close distance to neutralize firearms, increase distance to avoid contact weapons

Angle of Attack

Attack from unexpected angles to disrupt their defensive positioning

Dominate Space

Control key terrain features that provide tactical advantage

Remember:

"Static targets are dead targets. Movement equals life in a tactical situation."

Master the Art of Tactical Thinking

Tactical awareness isn't just about knowing what to do it's about thinking like a tactician. Every situation becomes a chess game where you're always three moves ahead.

Hand-to-Hand Combat

When Distance Closes to Zero

In close quarters, technique beats strength, speed beats power, and mindset beats everything. Master the art of winning when weapons fail and distance disappears.

Long Range

Kicking distance - Use reach advantage and mobility

3-6 feet

Mid Range

Striking distance - Boxing, elbows, knees

1-3 feet

Close Range

Clinch work - Dirty boxing, trapping, control

0-1 feet

Ground

Grappling - Get back to feet immediately

0 feet

Striking Systems

Efficient, battle-tested striking techniques that end fights fast. No sport rules, no points—just results.

Hand Strikes

Hammer fist - Power, no injury risk
Palm strike - Safer than punching
Elbow strikes - Close range devastation
Edge of hand - Precision targeting

Leg Strikes

Knee strikes - Maximum damage
Low kicks - Disable mobility
Stomps - Ground control
Groin kicks - Universal targets

Grappling & Control

Control the fight on your terms. Dominate space, break structure, and create opportunities for decisive action.

Clinch Work

Underhooks - Position dominance
Collar ties - Head control
Dirty boxing - Close range strikes
Takedown defense - Stay upright

Escape Systems

Technical stand-up - Get vertical
Hip escapes - Create space
Frame and shrimp - Defensive basics
Break falls - Injury prevention

Combat Effectiveness Principles

Controlled Aggression

Channel your intensity into focused violence. Hesitation kills—when you commit, commit fully.

Maximum Efficiency

Every technique must serve a purpose. No wasted motion, no fancy moves—just results.

Constant Adaptation

Fight the fight in front of you. Adjust range, technique, and tactics based on what works.

High-Value Target Areas

Primary Targets

Eyes, throat, groin, knees - Maximum impact, minimum effort

Secondary Targets

Solar plexus, floating ribs, instep - Disabling strikes

Distraction Targets

Face, hands, shins - Set up primary attacks

Tactical Tip:

"Attack the attack" - Counter-strike as they commit to their technique

Combat Mindset

Win at All Costs

There are no rules in a real fight. Use every advantage.

Damage First

Prioritize inflicting damage over defense. Be the aggressor.

Multiple Attackers

Assume there are always more. Fight to escape, not engage.

Training Philosophy

Train harder than you'll fight
Stress inoculation through pressure testing
Realistic scenario-based training
Progressive skill building

Master the Art of Close Combat

When all else fails, when distance collapses, when weapons are gone—your body becomes your last line of defense. Train like your life depends on it, because it does.

30 Years of Excellence

Meet Your Tactical Combat Instructor

With three decades of dedicated experience in tactical combat instruction, I bring real-world expertise and proven methodologies to every training session. My journey began in training certain individuals.I developed a deep understanding of tactical operations and combat effectiveness.

Throughout my career, I've specialized in functional tactical movement, situational awareness, and comprehensive self-defense strategies. My approach combines time-tested military and executive protection techniques with modern tactical awareness principles, ensuring students receive the most effective and relevant training possible.

What sets my training apart is the emphasis on practical application. Every technique taught has been tested in real-world scenarios. I believe in building not just physical skills, but mental resilience and tactical thinking that can be applied in any situation.

Based in Franklin, Tennessee, I've had the privilege of training hundreds of students from all walks of life - from beginners seeking basic self-defense skills to advanced practitioners looking to refine their tactical capabilities.

30+
Years Experience
1000+
Students Trained
6+
Disciplines Mastered

Core Specializations

Functional Tactical Movement
Situational Awareness Training
Hand-to-Hand Combat Systems
Bladed & Impact Weapons
Improvised Weapons Training
Mental Preparedness
Franklin, TN
Professional Training Facility

Training Philosophy

"Every student has unique strengths. My job is to unlock their potential and build confidence through proven techniques."

Expert Instructor

Real world -trained with decades of real-world experience

Personal Approach

Customized training programs for every skill level

Proven Methods

Time-tested techniques used in real situations

Community Focus

Building confidence in the Franklin community and beyond with Zoom classes

Start Your Journey

Ready to Transform Your Skills?

Take the first step towards mastering tactical combat and situational awareness. Join hundreds of students who have enhanced their self-defense capabilities.

Get in Touch

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tfazio@proton.me

Located in Franklin, TN

Conveniently located in Franklin, Tennessee, serving the greater Nashville area and beyond.

Franklin, TN

Professional tactical training facility