Students will receive instruction in techniques that are applicable to law enforcement from Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, wrestling, and mixed martial arts disciplines and build on the basic foundations of defense and arrest tactics principles taught by the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board. Students will also be encouraged to bring in real life examples of situations and scenarios they have experienced to work through during open mat time during class and find new techniques to utilize in the scenario.
Students are required to be sworn law enforcement officers or jailers or be certifiable as law enforcement officers or jailers.
Course Outcomes
- Graduates will be able to effectively apply Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, wrestling, and mixed martial arts techniques to gain control and manage subjects in various law enforcement situations.
- Students will demonstrate increased confidence and competence in handling physical altercations while minimizing risk of injury to themselves and others.
- Participants will develop a deeper understanding of the importance of maintaining control and restraint in use-of-force encounters, leading to safer outcomes for all involved parties.
- Graduates will be better equipped to assess threats, make split-second decisions, and respond appropriately in dynamic, real-world scenarios.
- Upon completion, students will have the skills and knowledge to integrate Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, wrestling, mixed martial arts techniques into their existing law enforcement training regimen, enhancing overall preparedness and effectiveness in the field.
Spring Training Dates
All training meetings 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Tuesdays, September 9th - December 16th
*Skip November 25, 2025
Week 1 – Standing Control Techniques
Week 2 – Takedowns
Week 3 – Ground Stabilization (Supine Subject)
Week 4 – Handcuffing from Ground Stabilization
Week 5 – Ground Stabilization (Prone Subject)
Week 6 – Wall Stabilization Techniques
Week 7 – Positional Subject Control
Week 8 – Escapes
Week 9 – Headlock Escapes
Week 10 – Multiple Officer Arrest Procedures
Week 11 – Weapon Retention Techniques
Week 12 – Vehicle Extractions
Week 13 – Miscellaneous Techniques
Week 14 - Open Lab
Meet the Instructor
Eric Soberg is an NTC faculty member teaching in the Criminal Justice programs. He is a certified Defense and Arrest Tactics Instructor, and a Gracie Survival Tactics Level 1 & 2 Instructor.
Registration Options
Full Program - 20 Hours - $250 [REGISTER]
Half Program - 10 hours - $125 [REGISTER]
Single Session - $20 [REGISTER]
*Half Program and Single Session registrations will sign up for the dates you'd like to attend