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“From history’s blades, we forge modern resilience.”

The Recon Method (REalistic CONtact) is an innovative training system designed to equip individuals with practical, battle-tested self-protection skills. Our approach goes beyond theory—techniques and tactics are pressure-tested through realistic, scenario-based training, ensuring you’re prepared for real-world violence.

Our training focuses on two core approaches:
✔ Scenario Simulation – Realistic, situational drills to develop instinctive responses.
✔ Sparring – Controlled, full-contact practice to build confidence and resilience.
OUR UNIQUE CURRICULUM

The Recon Curriculum is built on the most effective Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA) techniques, modernized for practical self-protection. It covers both armed and unarmed combat, focusing on functional skills for real-world situations.

Designed with a modular approach, the curriculum adapts to diverse target groups and specific scenarios, from general self-defense to specialized anti-robbery training. Whether it’s teaching civilians how to use force multipliers, training security professionals in baton and defensive tactics, or enhancing close-combat proficiency for military personnel, the Recon Method delivers comprehensive, battle-tested training for real-world threats.

Train smart. Train real. Train with Recon.

SERVICES/MODULES

The Recon Method is built for practical application, offering specialized training packages that can be tailored to specific needs. Explore our full range of services via the ‘SERVICES’ menu in the top right corner of the page.

Melee Infantry Combat

Fighting with Infantry Melee Weapons like: spade, bayonet, rifle, combat knife, helmet or mace. Fighting without using bullets.
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First Strategy - non-combative
It addresses real-life scenarios by incorporating building blocks such as prevention, de-escalation, fleeing, hiding, shielding, sneaking, barricading, and more.
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Baseball Bat Combatives
Learn how to fight with top-heavy blunt weapons like the baseball bat as part of our blunt weapon combatives curriculum.
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Unarmed Combat
The Recon Method integrates WWII combatives with modern self-defense principles, ensuring a direct, efficient, and adaptable approach to hand-to-hand combat.
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The primary goal of the Recon Method is to build resilience through physical and mental training, empowering individuals to defend themselves against both physical and psychological threats. This includes developing effective responses to punches, kicks, pistol threats, knife attacks, and blunt weapon strikes, while also mastering de-escalation and escape tactics.

Training extends beyond techniques, preparing students for realistic scenarios such as robberies, bar fights, home invasions, and other high-risk situations.
“Better Preparation Through Realistic Simulation.”

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