ALIVE! Core Skills Monthly Workshop
ALIVE! Core Skills Monthly Self-Defense Workshop
"One system, all weapons."
We know that schedules can be tight, and not every student is able to train on weeknights. To make sure no one misses out on progressing in the ALIVE!™ system, we also host a seminar on the first Saturday of every month. This monthly session reinforces the core concepts of knife and firearm access, distance management, movement-based problem solving, and cooperative pressure testing in a focused, beginner-friendly format.
These Saturday seminars serve as both an on-ramp for new students and a continuity day for existing practitioners who can’t consistently make weeknight classes. They allow students to get intentional, high-quality reps, train the same theme as the weeknight curriculum, and continue advancing their skills in a structured group environment — without being limited by a fixed class schedule.
What is ALIVE Combatives?
ALIVE!™ Combatives is a practical self-defense training system focused on real timing, movement, and decision-making—not memorized choreography. Students learn a small set of high-percentage defensive actions and access mechanics, then test them safely through cooperative partner drills that include resistance and unpredictability early in the learning process. The result is training that feels real, adaptable, and confidence-building, even for complete beginners.
What To Expect at a CORE Workshop:
- Beginner-Friendly, Adaptive Pacing
No prior training required. Each session adjusts to the group so newcomers can learn safely, while experienced students get deeper application and resistance training. - Practical, Weapon-Integrated Training
We don’t just show you how to block attacks — we teach you how to apply knives, pistols, and empty-hand tactics as part of one integrated self-defense system. - Rotating Topics
Every month follows a spiral learning plan built around the seven most common personal defense scenarios (e.g. being approached by a stranger, fighting from the ground, close-range firearm encounters). The exact focus adapts based on the group that day.
Who It’s For:
- People seeking practical skills that go beyond basic “punch and kick” classes
- Martial artists ready to integrate weapons into their training
- Preparedness-minded individuals (outdoor enthusiasts, firearm owners, travelers, parents)
- Anyone wanting realistic, scenario-based self-defense training
- People looking for a alternative to Krav Maga
What You'll Need:
- Comfortable clothing with a belt
- We provide all knives, training pistols, and safety gear.
- But you are welcome to bring your own!
Each month we will broaden your combative skill set in the knife, pistol, and empty hands disciplines.
Some Previous Months Topics:
- June - Handgun Accessing & Intro to Parrying
- August - Super Close Handgun Accessing, Retention and Disarming
- September - Push, Grab, Punch and Intro to Dueling
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Core Workshops - Fort Worth
Location: Fort Worth, Texas.
Date: April 4th 2026
Date: May 2nd 2026
Date: June 6th 2026
Date: July 11th 2026
Time: 2pm – 5pm
Cost: $40 - FREE for Members
There will be a limited space so you must be registered in order to participate! Facebook and Meetup will not count!
If you are a member it is free! Just tell your instructor you are interested, no need to register.
For more information visit our Facebook Event Page or Contact us!
Want to Host a Seminar?
We offer on-site and private training for companies, schools, community groups, and organizations throughout Fort Worth and North Texas. Our seminars focus on practical self-defense, life-saving medical skills, trauma response, and functional fitness, delivered through hands-on, structured drilling—not lecture-only slide shows. Our most popular programs include Stop The Bleed, CPR, and AED certification, as well as women-only and co-ed self-defense workshops for employees, professionals, teens, and small groups. If your organization wants training that builds confidence, readiness, and real retention, we bring the class to you with flexible options for every goal. With over 200 Five Star Reviews we have delivered training for organizations such as Lockheed Martin, General Electric (GE), Microsoft, Society of Women Engineers, Society of Hispanic Engineers, local Girl and Boy Scouts, Fort Worth Country Day and more.
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