Join the Combatives Summit 2024 for three days of world-class self-defense training. Learn from top instructors in combatives, weapons defense, and tactical applications. View the full agenda and choose your sessions with expert-led classes on knife fighting, weapon retention, disarming techniques, and more.

Combatives Summit 2024 Training Schedule

Day 1: Friday, September 20

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
*Fundamentals & Safety: Building the Foundation of Combatives*
Instructor: John Valentine
Location: 2nd Floor Mat Area

10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
*Break*

10:15 AM - 12:15 PM
*Weaponized Language For Tactical End States: Controlling Conflict with Words*
Instructor: Craig Douglas
Location: 1st Floor Turf

12:15 PM - 1:30 PM
*Lunch*

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

*Stack the Odds: Process-Driven Dry Fire to Build On-Demand Pistol Skills*
Instructor: Matt Pranka
Location: 1st Floor Turf

*Priority and Timing: Takedown in Weapons-Based Defense*
Instructor: Ben Aubin
Location: 2nd Floor Mat Area

3:30 PM - 3:45 PM
*Break*

3:45 PM - 5:45 PM

*Training for the Fight vs Train Like You Fight*
Instructor: Aaron Dugger
Location: 2nd Floor Mat Area

*Grandmaster Pistol Skills for Tactical Applications*
Instructor: Mike Schuerhoff
Location: 1st Floor Turf

5:45 PM - 6:00 PM
*End of Day Wrap-Up*

 

Day 2: Saturday, September 21

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
*Fight to and Over the Gun: Disarming Techniques for Violent Encounters*
Instructor: Kerry Murakami
Location: 2nd Floor Mat Area

*Bare Knuckle Striking: Effective Punching Without Injury*
Instructor: Alan Belcher
Location: 1st Floor Turf

10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
*Break*

10:15 AM - 12:15 PM
*Keep Your Piece: Weapon Retention in High-Stakes Conflicts*
Instructor: Fletch Fuller
Location: 1st Floor Turf

*Knife Control Concepts*
Instructor: Mike Cheney
Location: 2nd Floor Mat Area

12:15 PM - 1:30 PM
*Lunch*

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
*Tactical Stand-Up: Recovering from the Ground in a Weapons-Based Environment*
Instructor: Cecil Birch
Location: 1st Floor Turf

*Two Point Control: Arm Tie Techniques for Edged Weapons Defense*
Instructor: Sam Ferguson
Location: 2nd Floor Mat Area

3:30 PM - 3:45 PM
*Break*

3:45 PM - 5:45 PM

*Impact Control: Using Saps and Jacks for Close-Range Defense*
Instructor: Guy Schnitzler
Location: 1st Floor Turf

*Clinch Control and Weapons Access in Confined Spaces*
Instructor: Cole Miller
Location: 2nd Floor Mat Area

5:45 PM - 6:00 PM
*End of Day Wrap-Up*

 

Day 3: Sunday, September 22

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
*Blade Dynamics: Sayoc Tactical Knife Fighting*
Instructor: Tom Kier
Location: 1st Floor Turf

*Tactical Lifesaver: Civilian Medical Response in High-Risk Situations*
Instructor: Shane Kerwin
Location: Out Door Training Area

10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
*Break*

10:15 AM - 12:15 PM
*Warrior Culture Development: Building Combatives Programs for Success*
Instructor: Matt Larsen
Location: 1st Floor Turf

*Tactical Catch Wrestling: Using Pins or Rides in a Weapons-Based Environment*
Instructor: Cliff Byerly
Location: 2nd Floor Mat Area

12:15 PM - 1:30 PM
*Lunch*

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

*Adaptive Striking and Cloth Control Techniques*
Instructor: Jerry Wetzel
Location: 2nd Floor Mat Area

*Bare Knuckle Combat: Clinch and Adaptive Integration*
Instructor: Mike Sanford
Location: 1st Floor Turf

3:30 PM - 3:45 PM
*Break*

3:45 PM - 5:45 PM
*Q&A and Open Forum*
Instructor: All Instructors
Location: 1st Floor Turf

5:45 PM - 6:00 PM
*Final Wrap-Up and Conclusion*

Note: This schedule is subject to change, and attendees should check the Combatives Association Summit website for the latest information and updates.

Focus on Past Summit Speakers/Presenters

The Combatives Summit has featured some of the most elite instructors in the world, with decades of combined experience across multiple disciplines. Past presenters have set a high bar for excellence, offering unique insights into combatives, tactical training, and real-world self-defense.

Some of the notable past presenters include:

  • Craig Douglas – Expert in close-quarters combat and scenario-based training.

  • Matt Larsen – "Father of Modern Combatives" and developer of the U.S. Army’s combatives program.

  • Cecil Burch – Specialist in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and tactical application of various martial arts techniques.

  • Cliff Byerly – Expert in tactics and high-risk control tactics.

  • Nick Delgadillo – Renowned strength coach with extensive experience in performance training.

  • Cole Miller – UFC veteran and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, specializing in clinch control.

  • Ben Aubin – Expert in weapons-based defense and application.

  • Guy Schnitzler – Law enforcement veteran and expert in small impact weapons and close-quarters defense.

  • Aaron Jannetti – Knife defense and combatives instructor, specializing in weapon retention.

  • Sam Ferguson – Police officer and competitive grappler, focusing on control techniques.

  • Jerry Wetzel – Adaptive striking and scenario-based combatives expert.

  • Chet Palumbo – Legal expert training specialist in lawful use of firearms and combatives.

  • Devin Crinklaw – Tactics instructor with expertise in close-quarters tactics.

  • Fletch Fuller – Law enforcement training supervisor and weapons retention expert.

  • David "Boon" Benton – Former CIA contractor, firearms instructor, and tactical training specialist.

These past presenters have laid the groundwork for our future summits, bringing unparalleled knowledge and hands-on experience to every attendee. Their collective contributions have shaped the Combatives Summit into its premier event today.

Note: This schedule is subject to change, and attendees should check the Combatives Association Summit website for the latest information and updates.