LEVEL 1 & LEVEL 2 COURSES
LEVEL 3, ASSOCIATE INSTRUCTOR COURSES
LEVEL 4, INSTRUCTOR COURSES
The edged weapon counter measure defence course is hard hitting and is for the public or security operatives. There are many courses that never deal with the harsh reality of defending against a knife, we do. This course is for everyone from those who are frightened of the possibilities, to those who have already been a victim of crime and those who study martial arts but want a more realistic approach to edge weapon awareness and defence.
Urban Kombat deals with the subject responsibly, practically, while teaching you a set of survival skills that actually work under pressure, on the street, where it counts. We teach skills and concepts that have been tried, tested.
The course has been designed by one of the world’s leading experts based martial arts and self-defence, with a background in security, and close protection. We offer a Level 1 beginners course ,covering drills and fundamental’s. A Level 2 course for those with more time who wish to learn intermediate skills and drills and counter measures. We teach a Level 3 course if you wish to become advanced and highly skilled. We also teach a Level 4 instructor course. You could become certified to teach our training programme and run your own courses/classes. Please see more details of the courses.
THE KNIFE AWARENESS COURSE
The course will be made up of instructor led discussions, demonstrations, and scenario replication (role play), to emphasise the importance of avoidance, distance, and awareness to edged weapons, using training knifes.
THE CONTENT IS AS FOLLOWS
- The Edged counter measure Awareness Program
- Situational Awareness and Observation Skills of Edged Weapons
- The most Common attacks and threats from Edged Weapons
- Fight or Flight Strategies
- Defensive Concepts and applications
- Self Triage and emergency First aid
- The Law in relation to Edged Weapons
EDGED WEAPON COUNTER MEASURES – BEGINNER LEVEL 1
Format: 4hr 1-Day course
Awareness. Control. Escape. Survive.
In an unpredictable world, preparation matters. Our beginner Edged Weapon counter measure course is a focused, high-impact programme designed to give you practical, easy-to-apply personal protection skills.
What You Will Learn:
- How to recognise pre-attack indicators
- Situational awareness strategies for urban environments
- Legal principles of reasonable force
- Distance management and positioning tactics
- Simple, high-percentage survival responses
- Rapid disengagement and escape methods
- Scenario-based training under controlled pressure
Who This Course is for:
- Complete beginners
- Professionals seeking personal safety skills
- Parents and students
- Security-conscious individuals
- Martial artists
Training Style:
- Reality-based
- Scenario-driven
- Progressive resistance
- Safety-focused
Outcome: Increased awareness, improved decision-making under pressure, and practical survival-focused defensive capability.
Certification on completion: UKDS Level 1 – Beginner course
EDGED WEAPON COUNTER MEASURES – INTERMEDIATE LEVEL 2
Format : 6hr 1-Day Intermediate Intensive course
( can be completed over 2-weeks)
Awareness. Control. Escape. Survive.
Level 2 Progression Programme
Prerequisite: Completion of UKDS Beginner Level 1 or equivalent experience.
Programme Focus
Level 2 develops enhanced reaction capability, improved control under pressure, and multi-variable scenario performance.
Module 1: Reaction Speed & Entry Management
- Reduced reaction time drills
- Close-range threat response
- Managing surprise and ambush attacks
- Multiple angle attacks
Module 2: Advanced Limb Control Concepts
- Two-on-one control variations
- Transitional control under resistance
- Disruption techniques for rapid disengagement
- Maintaining balance while under pressure
Module 3: Environmental Integration
- Use of barriers (walls, vehicles, furniture)
- Confined space tactics
- Public setting awareness
- Protecting third parties (basic concepts)
Module 4: Ground Survival Under Threat
- Weapon threat while grounded
- Positional survival concepts
- Standing under active pressure
- Emergency disengagement from compromised positions
Module 5: Multiple Threat Awareness
- Prioritising threats
- Movement strategies with more than one aggressor
- Escape route problem solving
Module 6: High-Stress Scenario Testing
- Protective equipment drills
- Elevated heart-rate simulations
- Decision-making under fatigue
- Legal articulation training
Level 2 Outcomes
Upon completion, students will:
✔ Demonstrate improved reaction speed
✔ Maintain composure under elevated stress
✔ Apply transitional control techniques
✔ Operate effectively in complex environments
✔ Make sound legal and tactical decisions
Certification:
UKDS Level 2 – intermediate practitioner
EDGED WEAPON COUNTER MEASURES – ASSOCIATE INSTRUCTOR LEVEL 3
Format: 8hr 2-Day Advance Intensive course
(can be completed over 4-weeks)
Awareness. Control. Escape. Survive.
ADVANCED PRACTITIONER
Complexity • Multiple Threats • Tactical Control
Focus: Advanced performance in unpredictable environments
Prerequisite: Level 2 Certification
Core Competencies:
- Multiple attacker awareness strategies
- Advanced limb control transitions
- Ground survival under active weapon threat
- Scenario leadership and decision dominance
- Tactical problem solving under chaos
- Post-incident management protocols
Assessment:
- Complex multi-variable scenarios
- Live coaching evaluation
- Tactical briefing & debrief leadership
Certification:
UKDS Level 3 – Associate Instructor
EDGED WEAPON COUNTER MEASURES – FULL INSTRUCTOR LEVEL 4
Certification:
UKDS Level 4 – Instructor
