Combat Readiness

Pillar Three:

The body as weapon and shield

Not training to fight — training to be capable of it. Combat readiness is about controlled aggression, defensive capability, and the confidence that comes from knowing you can protect yourself and others.

Core Principles

Striking fundamentals — hands, elbows, knees

Grappling basics — takedowns, escapes, control

Situational awareness and threat assessment

Stress inoculation through controlled sparring

De-escalation as the first line of defense