
Explore a practical framework for combat-based martial arts designed for martial artists and security professionals, plug in what you know, and tackle what-if scenarios across punches and weapons.
The fence is a nonverbal boundary that starts in a conversation stance and transitions to a fighting stance, using a triangle hand guard, 3–4 inch spacing, and controlled footwork.
Master the step and drag footwork from a left or right lead. Keep balance and power with a step and glide, ball of the foot, and not neutral lateral moves.
Perform walk-through footwork from a fighting stance, moving forward and back while staying down. Switch feet to gain distance, landing on the heel and then the ball of the foot.
Learn frame one structure to protect the head and areas like eyes, jaw, temples, jugular, and spine, using right and left side frames from the fence.
Integrate fence and frame as strategic footwork tools in no-rules mma, transitioning from fence to frame, de-escalating when possible, and training with step-and-drag and rope for timing.
Develop fundamentals through fence stance and footwork drills, mastering 90 and 180 degree turns, frame switching, and integrating jab-cross frames to control angles.
Master falls and rolls within the TRITAC Combatives System for no-rules MMA with weapons, emphasizing controlled movement, balance, and practical transitions during combat.
Master the technical stand up from the guard position to quickly return to your feet, regain distance, and maintain balance to stay ready for the fight.
Discover the shrimp movement, a hip escape drill in ground fighting that creates space and sets up better positions, as explained through practical drill steps.
The level flow drill isolates standing, kneeling, sitting, and lying positions, teaching a single left-lead framework with frames to protect ribs, head, and torso during transitions.
Learn the rear slip, a footwork–based avoidance from a fighting stance that moves the feet first, keeps the chin down, and positions you for a counter.
practice rear slip drill from a static left lead, using head movement and slipping with hands down to close distance and counter fast shots, reflecting real street fighting dynamics.
Frame one targets defending against a wide punch with a frame that absorbs impact and twists the attacker’s hand, enabling counter offense and a potential stop.
Frame 1 teaches defending straight and hook punches by using either the direct or diagonal side of the frame, with lead side or rear side, twisting to destroy the attack.
From the fence and conversation stance, frame one diagonally exposes the jaw and enables rear direct and lead direct attacks on offense.
Master lead and rear external hammer strikes from frame one, practicing blocks, counters, and resets in a no rules mma with weapons context, with two distinct angles.
Master internal hammer techniques from frame one, switching between rear and lead hammers, resetting between reps, and striking from either left or right with counterweight from the fence.
Learn direct hammer punches from multiple frames, including left and right side setups, and how to switch stances while maintaining a brace for powerful, direct strikes.
Demonstrates the descending hammer technique, guiding the lead and rear frames through back to the fence and frame transitions, finishing with a reset.
Practice ascending hammer drills from frame one, sending hammers from left and right braces, closing the fence line, and applying counter defenses against lead or rear haymakers.
Review hammer angles: external, descending, ascending, internal, and direct, using two straight punches to set up the hammer series. Maintain baseline rhythm, move around, and vary inserts to provoke reaction.
Explore knee strike applications in close quarters combat, targeting sternum, ribs, and face, while mastering clinch, angle change, and set up for knees to the head.
Learn clinch fighting fundamentals in the TRITAC Combatives System, featuring the cowboy clinch and standard plumb, entry from frame one, and tight head-to-shoulder control.
Develop clinch fighting angle-change footwork with a braced elbow, headbutt, and a 45-degree step to off-balance and load the knee while shielding against multiple opponents.
Learn angle change with knees, linking direct knee attacks to walk-through and skip steps, using framing, headbutt, pivots, and off-balance knee drives to control an opponent.
Demonstrates clinch fighting with a 45-degree walk-through and pivots to set up the rear knee, using a left-side pivot-and-pull and a right-side walk-through to angle off the opponent.
Learn the cowboy clinch and plum defense, optimize head position, one hand inside one outside, hip movement, angle changes, and knee attacks to control the clinch from sport to street.
Demonstrates clinch fighting escapes using the pommel and cross to create space, then reestablishes the pommel, changes angle, and resumes knee attacks with an optional extra fence.
Explore headbutts as an inside fighting technique in close quarters, using forehand drives and clinch control to deliver devastating head contact for defense and countering punches.
Demonstrates direct-entry headbutt drills in the tritac combatives system, using frame and wing setups to open space and target the jaw line, cranial region, or sternum with controlled body mechanics.
Learn headbutt-based external entry drills in the Tritac combatives system, using step-in drag, external impact, and controlled head movement to disrupt an attacker and maintain balance.
Demonstrates headbutt entry drills from an internal handling position, using a hammer turn to rotate the body, then stepping in to drag and strike toward the jaw line.
Master three headbutt applications for no rules MMA: from frame to temple headbutt, front shield to drive back, and grab to collapse the arm.
Explore defending and entering through frame concepts, using frame one to control the attack and enter from inside positions with elbow strikes and precise footwork.
Master jam entry and overhook control using jab entries, elbow strikes, and inside positioning, with focused footwork and pivots to transition to the next position.
Develop jam technique by presenting an elbow strike with an overhook from a setup, sliding into position for a controlled strike. Prioritize head control, partner safety, and measured, deliberate execution.
Learn to defend straight punches using a fence, perform a mirrored parry to neutralize attacks, and execute a top-down, elbow-driven entry to the clinch—kill the lead with precise entries.
Learn a lead-to-side/head clinch entry, defend against grabs, execute controlled strikes and takedowns, and apply positional control to neutralize threats.
Master the Tritac combatives system for no rules mma with weapons, featuring kill the lead drills to practice rapid, decisive engagement.
Master the hammer entrance to back control as you execute internal hammer X and external hammer to open up the side of the body, then secure back control and takedown.
Frame to back control shows how to split frames to defend against haymakers, create space, and move around the back for control.
Frame to back and head and arm clinch techniques teach you to close distance, gain back control, and set up a naked choke with gable grips.
Explore frame to back transitions and head and arm clinch drills within the Tritac Combatives System for no rules MMA with weapons.
Explore control and takedown concepts for the overhook osoto gari from entry points. Emphasize off-balancing, elbow waves, and steady footwork to set up effective throws.
Enter with frame one against an outside-angle haymaker using an overhook and elbow to control and off-balance the opponent, then transition to knee ride and an Osoto gari finish.
Frame and control the head to execute a head-push takedown, then drive the opponent down with knees and framing to open strikes or a submission.
Frame off, secure an underhook, and transition to an arm lock to control the opponent with an elbow snap or submission, opening the sternum for leverage.
Master lead control by breaking the jab-cross with sharp footwork, parrying to close distance, then enter with elbows and a headbutt cover, finishing with a club and grip transition.
Step in, turn the hips, and load the opponent for a pinch headlock ogoshi hip throw, using off-balancing and a knee-compromise to finish with a fall.
Transition from a pinch headlock to tai otoshi by changing angle and extending the leg, finishing across the thigh and contrasting with a hip throw.
Enter from the outside range after a punch, defend the line, control the arm, and execute a kesa nage to off-balance and throw the opponent.
Develop takedown skills through kesa nage and ogoshi drills, applying TRITAC Combatives System concepts for no-rules MMA with weapons.
Frame to defend against punches, then enter off the jab to set up arm locks. Master frame transitions and unhooked grips to execute Nagi variants and takedowns.
execute the frame 1 to back control to tani otoshi sequence with a rear trip. maintain head and elbow control, post off, and drive into the back.
Frame 1 to back control to rear choke from a haymaker or straight punch, using a trailing hand under the arm and neck control to secure the rear choke.
Master elbow clears from frame one and attack angles, using lead and rear elbows to drop opponent's face. Practice descending and ascending elbow motions from rear, left, and right sides.
Perform elbow clears six to ten by extending, stepping, and driving weight behind the elbow, alternating right and left angles while maintaining internal and external control.
Learn how to divide the ground into four sectors, use outside frames to escape, and time knee escapes to stand up and regain control.
Learn two hip reference escape options from guard, using framing and body positioning to stand up, create space, and transition to takedown or escape.
Develop a head-reference escape from guard by elevating the hips with a shelf foot, delivering a groin kick, attacking the Achilles, and sweeping to stand and regain position.
Explore scarf hold bottom escapes from the ground series, freeing the arm, bridging, and crab-walking to create space and advance to top control through eyebrow framing.
learn a scarf hold escape in jiu-jitsu, using hip movement, elbow control, and belt grips to break base, shift to top control, and escape from side control.
Master a side control escape by framing, hip movement, and creating space with elbows and knees to push the opponent away and slip out safely.
Master a basic side control escape that uses energy to swivel free and exit to the back door, letting the opponent fight on your energy with bold jujitsu movements.
Demonstrates side control escape #2 in jiu-jitsu, focusing on creating space, turning, and getting underneath.
Master the side control wave escape by using momentum, leg placement, and controlled pushes to roll your opponent over and regain top position.
Execute a side control wave escape by hip-driven movement, arm pressure, and belt grips to break pressure, sweep the opponent, and transition to the back for control.
Master reverse side control escape by leveraging timing, energy, and a shoulder roll to create space, avoid forcing escapes, and set up moves that unlock freedom from control.
Master the reverse side control escape in jiu-jitsu by using elbow pressure and hip movement to create space, bring up the elbow, and set up a knee sweep or choke.
Mount escape #1 demonstrates escaping a mount through bridging and a shrimp-like shimmy, using elbow frames, knee in, and a gable grip to roll and regain control.
Master mount escape techniques from jiu-jitsu, block a choke, secure grips, and roll over the shoulder to reverse the mount.
Escape the mount using elbow frames and hip movement to create space for the knee to pop out. Alternate sides and transition toward a butterfly position.
Master the north-south escape by creating space, securing the hips, extending the arms, and reversing to standing control through ground control transitions.
Master back control escape by breaking the seatbelt grip, sliding an arm over the head, then using head control and elbow pressure to pivot and walk around to safety.
Learn takedown defense through sprawl drill, using a block between you and the opponent, push the head down, and drop weight to stop a shot.
Learn practical guillotine choke defense tactics, including driving forward, fighting the hands, staying calm, and using head and hip positioning (tripod) to escape and reduce neck pressure.
Learn arm bar escape #1 by turning into an elbow-to-the-ground scramble and moving the leg over the head to break the grip. Use momentum and a thumb push to free the arm.
Transition from a defensive guard to attacks using the scissor guard, grips, and hip control. Use the knee push sweep to move into mount.
Develop guard awareness and survival by mastering monitoring range, frame and hip movement, create space to stand, and defend takedowns through precise guard retention and escapes.
learn ground and pound defense, frame effectively, and execute a proper get-up from the bottom to neutralize a ko punch or haymaker.
Learn to control an opponent on the floor by using hip drive, the floor, and angles to execute ground-and-pound attacks and maintain top position.
Drive in with weight and movement to break grips. Respond to grab energy, pull or push or neutral, by using a jujitsu approach across front, side, and back grips.
Learn front grab defense in the Tritac combatives system. Master energy reading, switching tactics, and breaking grips by using body weight, twisting, and the direct side of my frame.
Master grab and hit defense by using framing, a center-focused shield, and timing that enters after a pause; develop dynamic feeding to stay balanced and street-ready.
Defend a two-handed grab and headbutt with a diagonal drop, body turn, and grip release, then counter with controlled assaults to disrupt the attacker and escape.
Demonstrate grab and hit defense with headbutt, framing, and off-angle strikes to control distance and target the temple; emphasize timing and grip control for effective, two-for-one sequences.
Master rear 1-hand grab defense by maintaining the grip, turning the frame, breaking the grip, and exiting from outside to inside positions, while managing elbow risk.
Master rear 2-handed grab defense by coming over, dropping and breaking the grip with leverage, keeping the back against the opponent's chest, and deciding to walk through or reset.
Learn side 1-hand grab defense in the Tritac combatives system, mastering inside and outside positions, direct side grips, and frame protection.
Learn a front bear hug defense using ear slap and eye gouge techniques to create space and set up strikes through cupping hands and thumbs to the eyes.
Explore the rear bear hug knee break to safely take down an opponent when elbow strikes are limited, focusing on body mechanics and control from the clinch.
Escape a rear bear hug and transition to ippon seoi nage by shrugging to free the grip, stepping back, and throwing over the shoulder to control risk.
From a rear bear hug, apply the Kimura grip by attacking the top hand, keeping a thumb inside, and angling to roll or finish on the ground for shoulder control.
Explore two approaches to a rear strangle on the fence, including osoto gari, and taking the attacker for a ride. Defend neck contact with hands up, chin down.
Respond to a rear choke by quickly changing your level, getting under the attacker's hips, and driving a leg to flip them over while keeping your hands in for defense.
Learn wrist grab defense using openings and knee or groin strikes to disrupt posture. Escape double or single wrist grabs and close distance to strike with elbows.
Defend a wrist grab using elbow and arm break techniques in a no-rules mma context, with emphasis on simple grips, escapes, and control.
Learn front shielding from inside positions, using a frame to block, headbutt, and add hits, with footwork to step out, bail, or switch to other frames.
Master footwork and pivot techniques for rear shielding and turning, using frame steps, level changes, and arm positioning to control angles while protecting the face.
Learn the circle concept and clock analogy for knife defense, focusing on three and nine o'clock thrusts and slashes, grip variations, and effective side stepping.
Master knife defense footwork to escape the arc of a knife attack using 90 and 180 degree sidesteps. Turn your body to face away from the blade and increase distance.
Learn knife defense from the fence through hacking and passing to evade a 3 o'clock thrust, using 90°/180° sidesteps, rapid counteroffense, and deadly-force mindset.
Exploit a sidestep and hack to create openings, pass when possible, then blast with descending hammer toward the pulse line to counter a knife threat and regain control.
Master knife defense against slash and thrust by stopping low hacks, rotating the elbow to deter the blade, sidestepping off line on 3 o'clock line, and passing to gain control.
Defend against a close-quarters knife attack by using outside-line angles to move the arm, then control and disarm, break the elbow when possible, and secure the knife on the ground.
Explore knife defense against a front stab from a low hack, learn how to control the knife, create a protective box, and apply lawful use-of-force principles.
Learn knife defense in a 2-on-1 scenario, prioritize escaping and keeping the knife from vital areas, and practice wrist control and disarming moves to drop the weapon.
Learn front stab knife defense in a 2-on-1 scenario by controlling the wrist, applying grips, and twisting to disarm and direct the attacker, within a no rules combatives context.
Frame 4 front stab defense transitions from outside to inside line, seizes the knife, applies a judo lock, and drives the opponent to the ground with structured strikes.
Study front stab in frame 4, applying arm break and wrist lock concepts to control the opponent, manage distance, and execute takedown options.
Learn blade handling with the lead hand and integrate a gun, then apply framing, blocking, and turning to protect vital areas while keeping offensive options.
Learn weapon-handling principles for knife and impact weapons, emphasizing firm, straight-wrist grips, proper fence, and hammer drill footwork to maintain control when escalation occurs.
Learn stick defense against blunt weapons with jam entries, Osoto Gari setups, elbow strikes, and off-balance controls, including arm-break variations and ground finishes to incapacitate an attacker safely.
Master stick defense by creating space and entering with controlled attacks, leading to an ippon seoi nage and a choke, using weapon defense principles for practical, hard-hitting combat.
Learn to evade stick attacks by moving diagonally down from a high line, cutting off the attack’s circle, and returning up to safety, with drills from standing and seated positions.
Learn stick defense tactics to avoid and enter against a weapon, using slips, jamming, and footwork to set up arm breaks, disarm, and control with takedowns and chokes.
Develop stick defense techniques through sensitivity training, wrist control, and elbow-driven maneuvers to unbalance and immobilize an opponent.
Learn stick attacks and internal strikes, focusing on mechanics over weapon, mastering fighting stances, footwork, and three internal hammer strike types.
Master stick attacks and internal strikes through a fluid three-lead drill that targets the eye line, protects the wrist, and returns to the triangle for continuous reloads.
Learn stick attacks and external strikes in no-rules MMA with weapons, mastering attack angles from front and back, reloads, and targeting techniques to break through defenses.
Explore stick attacks through an all strikes drill, moving from neutral to left and right steps, practicing internal and external hammer with a stick, and developing creative control.
Flow 1 teaches entering frames and hammer strikes in close-quarters, focusing on a lead haymaker to attack the shoulder and jaw, anchoring each hit into a flowing combo on mitts.
Focus on smashing elbows in close-quarters combat, intercepting a rear haymaker, pushing the shoulder back, then a wing elbow, internal hammer, and diagonal buffer.
Execute white and straight point punches, load with an internal hammer, and step forward into a crossover to finish lead opponents while preserving structure for grabs or hammering.
Learn flow 4 ear grab headbutt to defend against haymakers, enter the clinch, and unleash a headbutt to the jaw and shoulder in close-quarters.
Evade a straight punch using the roof circle to regain distance, then counter with an elbow strike and control the opponent's body, displacing the arm for a follow-up attack.
Learn flow 7 triple wing elbows in no rules mma with weapons, mastering straight and round punches, timing, and hand control to disrupt an opponent's structure.
Perform a baiting sequence to lure an opponent in, then finish quickly with a front kick from the rear, jab, hook, and a direct elbow in close-quarters combat.
flow 9: triple wing elbows trains cqc striking with straight punches, inside-outside transitions, and hammering strikes to disrupt an attacker and create space.
Shows a flow of leg and face strikes in close-quarters, countering a rear haymaker with an internal hammer, shoulder load, elbow finish, and an over-the-top strike.
Use a defensive head turn to redirect a punch toward the back of the head, delivering a headbutt to protect the face and quickly regain control of the exchange.
Learn to move through frames one to four in the three fighting platforms, using timed entries and shoulder twists to disrupt the opponent's wheelhouse and maximize power.
Learn to counter a front grab with a framing block, then drive in with a rear elbow. Practice the wrap-and-snap sequence to break the grip and create space.
Flow 14 teaches front shield flow for cqc striking in no rules mma with weapons, using slips to cover, grabs, headbutt transitions, and clutch grips to counter and control exchanges.
Flow 15 focuses on killing the lead and executing throws in combat grappling, integrating elbow strikes, a headbutt and pinch headlock to secure control and finish with a knee-on-belly position.
Flow 16 teaches closing the lead with a strike oriented sequence: jab, cross, elbows, hammer strike, and headbutt, then transitions into clinch control and a final grapple finish.
Flow 17 teaches a combat grappling sequence to 'kill the lead' with a tai otoshi throw, emphasizing off-balance setup, a clean leg-based throw, and finishing with distance and strikes.
Master the hammer entry armlock flow by using a jab-cross framed entry, moving under the frame to control the arm, then finish with a controlled hold or elbow snap.
Explore knee knock and ouchi gari in combat grappling, using a W3 frame to disrupt the opponent's structure and transition to top guard or open guard.
Master flow 20 drills for Osoto gari, climbing escape, and back-control transitions in combat grappling, while defending haymakers, creating space, and escaping to back control and ground and pound.
Flow 21 covers Osoto Gari throw, sweeping to the ground, and applying the Americana in combat grappling.
Flow 22 demonstrates Ouchi gari entries and sweeps, leading to americana submissions within a combat grappling framework. It emphasizes guard work, scissor guards, bridging, and guard escapes to regain control.
Flow 24 teaches a head-push takedown entry and an armbar escape, then secures an armbar from the close guard using the coast guard grip.
Explore flow 25 in combat grappling, detailing a head-push entrance, knee strikes, a kimura, chokes, and escapes from ground and back attacks.
Develop hammer entry to takedown, establish a seatbelt grip, and finish with rear naked choke or armbar through controlled transitions in combat grappling.
Demonstrates takedown defense and kimura transitions in combat grappling, using a sprawl, head push, framing, shrimp, and knee cross to take the opponent down and secure the kimura.
Master a flow 28 grappling sequence to defend grabs and punches, execute a duck-under, break posture with the hips, and apply a tight choke with coordinated hand and collar control.
Explore flow 29 combat grappling techniques, including grab defense, knee destruction setups, and a kimura transition into a controlled roll, with sacrifice variations.
TRITAC COMBATIVES - FRAMEWORK FOR COMBAT SKILL DEVELOPMENT
Confidence in martial arts isn't earned by throwing the best high kick or just grappling on the ground. True confidence is built from knowing that you have the ability to fight and win when the 'shit that hits the fan'.
Whether you're a LEO and the stop just goes wrong, or when driving home some dude just takes it too far... the ability to defend yourself and fight is vital to your survival.
TRITAC is NOT a martial arts style.
It is a framework of concepts, movements, techniques, and flows (drills) that give the student the ability to focus on specific gaps in their fighting game, or explore enhance existing combat skills.
We relate TRITAC to MMA with no rules, against multiple opponents, and where the use of a weapon, improvised or concealed, is a strong possibility.
TRITAC is designed for the individual.
Combat is in our nature. It's part of being a human. As individuals, we all have our own natural expression of combat, our instincts. The way you fight, won't be exactly the same way I fight. We may share similar techniques that we may use in combat, but no two humans think, react, move the same.
A true fighting system is a play-book that is expressed by the individual
When thinking about no-rules, survival-based combat, the only thing we can do is train to be prepared for any situation, any attack, and to remove 'holes' in our fighting game.
One style does not have the answer. A style is an idea, a concept that you can use to fight. It should never be a rule-book for fighting, only a concept that might for you.
THE TRITAC COMBATIVES LEVEL 1 TRAINING COURSE
The TRITAC Combatives self defense training course is a system for studying, training and learning reality based self defense. This is a hand to hand combat training DVD focusing on skill sets for street fights or life or death self defense situations.
The skills you will develop are similar to a MMA fighter, minus the rules :). There are 6 main areas of combat skills you will focus on to become a well-rounded, powerful combat martial artist.
LEVEL 1 CURRICULUM:
Concepts & Movement (14 Videos):
Stances & Footwork
The 'Fence'
The 'Frame' Concept
Combat Movements
Evasions
CQC Striking (22 videos):
Punches
Hammer Fists
Elbows
Frames
Heabutts
Knees
Kicks
Entries & Takedowns (22 videos):
Frame Entries
Hammer Entries
Level-Change Entries
Trips & Rears
Back Control Takedowns
Attacking Elbow Clears
Ground Combat (25 Videos):
Climbing Escapes
Escaping Controls
Submissions Defense
Combat Guard
Get-ups
Ground & Pound
Situational Defense (21 Videos):
Grab Defense
Grab & Hit Defense
Bear Hug Defense
Rear Bear Hug Defense
Choke Defense
Rear Strangle Defense
Wrist Grab Counters
Front Shielding
Rear Shielding
Weapons Combat (23 Videos):
Knife Defense
Knife Attacks
Stick / Club Defense
Stick / Club Attacks
Defense & Attack Drills