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Why use FORCE |
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Just because someone slaps you doesn’t mean you can stab them in the throat. Any time you apply force, you inherit liability; that force must be justified—reasonable (necessary in some jurisdictions like CA).
The Goal: Apply the most effective, least injurious technique based on context and ability.
Unpacked: You are not trying to maliciously injuring someone (that would be punishment and that is the court's job) you are trying stop "current thing" from continuing. The most effective application of force would require a single use and is appropriate to match the threat presented by "current thing."
Example: Does this mean you should avoid using force? No, it depends on the goal and the situation. For example, if someone charges at you with a knife, firing a few shots to stop them might be the least harmful and most effective way to protect yourself."
-Brian |
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Double Edge Disciple |
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If you are in an area that allows for two edges, it doesn't hurt.
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Training Opportunity |
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We have a done of new courses added to the training calendar. We try to spread the love around the country but we can only be in one place at a time.
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Insiders Look at Shivworks |
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Fresh off our Edged Weapons Overview course in San Francisco. Just got back from the Bay Area, and man, what a trip—both the training and the memories it stirred up. I’m a Bay Area kid: born in San Francisco, raised in San Jose until elementary school, then over to Fremont for high school, until doing the Marine Corps thing. My dad’s family moved to SF from Brazil when he was 9 or 10, and my mom also grew up in “the city,” like every Bay native calls it. I remember riding BART from Fremont to Fisherman’s Wharf, where my uncle worked at Boudin’s Bakery. Point is, I know this place, or at least I did at one point.
It’s wild to see how much it’s changed in just a decade. Sure, there’s always been some grit—filth and sketchy characters lurking in the corners—but nothing like this. The city’s historic charm and jaw-dropping views are drowned out by decay and dumb decisions. It’s heartbreaking to watch a place with so much vibrancy and potential getting covered in sh*t.
But tough times breed tough people. This weekend, we trained a crew who left sharper, stronger, and ready to protect themselves. If you want to “fix” a city that’s crumbling, I can’t think of a better way than rounding up a bunch of determined folks on a weekend to sweat, train, and practice putting the hurt on each other. Hard skills for hard times. San Francisco might be down, but the people we met? They’re rising. Tell me that’s not corny AF.
- Brian |
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What others are saying... |
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Best class taken!!!! All the instructors were well knowledgeable and exceeded all of my expectations… I hope they come back around near the Chicago land area to take their class. Great training experience for both L.E.O. And civilian population.
-Lawrence |
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