Close Quarter Defensive Grappling for Law Enforcement

April 6 - 8, 2026. Nashville, TN.
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Most officers receive limited hands-on training each year. While every situation feels unpredictable, most assaults follow the same patterns—grabs, punches, chokes, headlocks and fights that end up on the ground. This course trains simple, high-percentage defensive skills for the situations officers face most often, so you’re prepared when it counts.

Defend Yourself From Common Attacks

What You'l Learn

  • How to break grips
  • Defending against headlocks and chokes
  • Escaping bad positions from the ground
  • Fighting from your back and getting back to your feet
  • Creating space when being pinned against a structure
  • Weapon retention
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Who This Course is For

This course is ideal for Patrol officers and Deputies, Corrections and Detention staff, Defensive Tactics Instructors, and any officer who wants more confidence in close-range encounters.

COURSE DETAILS

Dates & Times

Three full days of hands-on, realistic training to build your skills and confidence. April 6-8, 2026. 0800-1700 each day.

Location

Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Center. 3025 Lebanon Pike, Nashville, TN 37214

Cost

$599 per person. Reserve three spots and get a fourth spot FREE. Add all four spots to your cart & use code DEFEND at checkout to apply.

Limited Class Size

We intentionally limit our class sizes to provide the best instruction possible and give students personalized attention.

Post Approved

This course is POST approved in the state of Tennessee.

Expert instructors

Learn from police officers and seasoned grapplers with decades of experience.

What cops say about our courses

Fantastic methodology of instruction with each block building upon the previous block, and reviews of previous blocks before presenting new material. Application of the learned techniques under pressure at the end of each day proved the real world use of the instruction.

Live drilling with full resistance was excellent. It provides proof that the techniques work. I also like that there are multiple techniques, but not too many techniques to overcomplicate the class.

I enjoyed everything about this course. It is the best training I have received in my 22-year law enforcement career. I wish I would have known this stuff when I started LE. It is very practical to the everyday job and not very hard to learn. I'll be searching for another one of their courses soon.

I enjoyed the learning environment. It was relaxed enough that I did not feel pressured. I was able to go at my own pace while receiving constructive feedback or correction. I liked the principle-based approach and the realistic application of the movements under resistance. Nothing was overly complicated.

Instructors were very knowledgeable and well versed in the subject. Also they were very willing to help and take time to explain and answer questions about the topics taught. Probably the best hands on training I’ve attended in 17 years of law enforcement!

I enjoyed all the different options presented. Instruction was clear and the instructors were always willing to answer questions

The instruction style was great and made simple.

Jason Swartz, Jiu Jitsu Five-O Founder

Lead Instructor

This course is led by Jason Swartz, a former police officer of 11 years, 1st-degree Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt, and founder of Jiu Jitsu Five-O. He has served as a lead combatives and firearms instructor, field training officer, and department training officer, earning multiple commendations and life-saving awards. Jason also competed as an amateur boxer and was a certified USA Boxing coach. He now trains and teaches Jiu Jitsu full-time.

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