CDT® Non-deadly Force Training

In today's world, it is not uncommon to hear of daily acts of violence that plague our society and workplace. Each and every one of us needs to learn how to protect ourselves from any unforeseen, life-threatening situation. That is why over 100,000 people from all walks of life have chosen CDT®.

The Academy of Self Defense is one of the few certified CDT® training centers in California.

CDT® is the world’s only trademarked and patent pending non-deadly force system, specifically designed to help reduce a person’s civil and criminal liabilities in the event they must use justifiable force in a situation to protect oneself or another party. The CDT® Method is comprised of the most effective non-deadly force techniques that can effectively diffuse, control or disarm an attacker. CDT® is incorporated with distraction and equilibrium maneuvers that can be implemented against an aggressive attacker either in a one on one situation or as a third party.

CDT® is the most effective non-deadly force system in the world. In thousands of street-tested circumstances where justifiable force was needed, CDT® has been effectively employed without a single permanent injury to any person.

CDT® - which stands for Compliance - Direction - Takedown - has been introduced to tens of thousands of people in all occupations and age groups and has become a leader in soft handed non-deadly force training. Through the use of minimal force distraction techniques, the CDT® student can apply the most effective response to the given defense or third party entry situation, and within a short interval of time defuse the subject with little or no injury to either party. CDT® is a personal protection system and not a martial art. It can be learned quickly and effectively no matter what your gender or size. Most importantly, CDT® techniques can be learned and mastered through a properly structured training course in a limited amount of time and are proven to work effectively against any gender and body size. CDT® opens the door for full circle training of any active non-deadly force altercation. The CDT® philosophy is "Less is Better", which is based on the concept that the situation dictates the proper and legal response.

The CDT® System has been featured in news stories on Good Morning America, Inside Edition, CNN, Fox, A&E, Bloomberg, Good Day NY and in Publications including the Wall Street Journal, Crains Business, Law and Technology and USA Today, to name just a few. The system has been taught to numerous state and federal law enforcement personnel such as the FBI, U.S. Marshals, CIA, the State Department and State Police in this country and in other agencies around the globe.

The Academy of Self Defense offers CDT® courses at regular intervals. Each course is updated yearly in accordance with current use of force guidelines. Upon completion of a designated course, the trainee is certified and assigned their own certification number and receives both a certificate and T-Shirt. Upcoming Courses will be available on an on-going basis.

1. What is the CDT® Method?

   The CDT® Method is comprised of the most effective non-deadly force techniques that can effectively diffuse, control or disarm an attacker. CDT® is incorporated with distraction and equilibrium maneuvers that can be implemented against a aggressive attacker either in a one on one situation or as a third party entry technique.

2. What does CDT® stand for?

   CDT® stands for Compliance, Direction, Takedown. When put to use in that specific order, CDT® puts the subject in the best possible position for total control or temporary restraint.

3. What is the key to the CDT® Method?

   The key to the CDT® Method is its versatile approach to full circle training. The CDT® Method teaches the student the physical, mental and psychological aspects of applying the proper pain compliance techniques permissible under the guidelines of State and Federal law.

4. Why would this be an asset to everyday citizens as well as a seasoned trained Martial Artists?
    All CDT® techniques have been tested on the streets under the most extreme conditions. The CDT® system is based on principles of leverage through direct activation of superficial systems. Because of the unique teaching process, CDT® techniques can be learned by anyone no matter their size or gender from age 12 years up, as long as they have no physical deficiencies. Seasoned Martial artists take to the CDT® system because it gives them an option of what type of force to use in accordance to the situation at hand. CDT® also addresses personal well being, subject safety, and most of all full circle liability, which we all know can result in us paying damages to an attacker or even larger legal problems.
    

   

5. What is 'Family Protection'?

   This is the absolute best course of its kind ever offered to the public. This is an extremely educational course that is a must for any parent concerned about the safety and well being of their family members, especially their most valuable possession: their children. During this intensive training, students will be taught techniques that focus on Pro-Active and Re-Active scenarios. Students will learn the science of protecting one or several members of their family during an assault or an abduction that centers on a loved one. Upon completion, the family will be trained as a thorough unit in "Critical Zone Movement", "Family Plan of Action", "Audible Cues" and "Fall In Drills". In addition, students will focus more on low-level stuns, diffusion, escorting and release techniques when dealing with third parties. Trainees will be taught real world techniques that can give them a better chance for finding their children if they are lost in a crowded area. The course will cover a variety of scenarios that include possible child abduction, carjacking and acts of violence when children are present.

6. Why would CDT®be an asset to a Law Enforcement Officer as well as a Private Security Agent?

   The fact is that all techniques have been tested on the streets under every type of condition. The CDT® Methods have helped subdue hostile subjects with minimal or no injury to the subject, the officer, and any third parties. The focus of these innovative techniques encompass subject safety, personal well being, third party entry and most of all minimize or help reduce department liability.

7. In what ways can the CDT® Method help reduce liability within an organization?

   Statistics show that a good number of personnel are hurt on the job while in performance of their duties attempting to subdue an assailant. CDT's main focus is personal well being. By following the theory that each situation dictates its own response a properly trained person will lessen not only his chance of injury but the subjects as well. This in itself will decrease workers compensation cases as well as civil lawsuits against the employer.

8. How will the CDT® Method be viewed by the general public?

   Because the CDT® Method is so direct and to the point it gives more professionalism to the Officer. The whole process can be applied within a matter of seconds and maintained until the subject is in full compliance. CDT®eliminates the needless struggle and the forced take downs which have tarnished the image of law enforcement and private security for years.

9. What type of time factor is needed to learn the CDT® Method?

   Combining classroom time with hands on realistic attacks, the CDT® Method can be learned within a two (2) day course. The student will not only learn to apply the techniques but through proper training will be able to explain (through verbal and/or written presentation) the proper use of each technique. This will be an added benefit for an officer if a specific incident report is needed or the officer is summoned to court to explain his actions.

10. Why should an officer use hands-on techniques when they are equipped with deterrent weapons such as chemical irritants, batons, Tazers and handguns?

    Given the proper circumstance each weapon has its own place in time. Pulling a weapon and using it incorrectly will cause needless injury or death to the subject and may affect innocent bystanders.

    CDT®Techniques are the least amount of force that one can use while getting the most immediate results. Remember, if the situation gets out of control you can always increase the level of Justifiable Force under the guidelines of the law.

11. What makes the CDT® Method better than the basic techniques taught in academies? All CDT® techniques have been tested on the streets under the most extreme conditions. The CDT® system is based on principles of leverage through direct activation of superficial systems. Because of the unique teaching process, CDT® techniques can be learned by anyone no matter their size or gender from age 12 years up, as long as they have no physical deficiencies. Seasoned Martial artists take to the CDT® system because it gives them an option of what type of force to use in accordance to the situation at hand. CDT® also addresses personal well being, subject safety, and most of all full circle liability, which we all know can result in us paying damages to an attacker or even larger legal problems.  

    CDT® is simple but direct, effective yet not brutal and results are immediate but not permanent. CDT® takes into account the safety and well being of everyone involved. CDT® is the future in Law Enforcement and Security Training.

    

    

     

    At the Academy of Self Defense We Know As A Parent The Safety And Welfare Of A Child Is The Number One Concern And That They Count on Us To Protect Them!

    

    Knowing that most children are not ‘safety conscious’ and will not know how to react in a potential harmful situation CDT® created a fun-filled program based on sound recognition and proper movements to teach children how to avoid the most common, harmful situations a child will face between the ages of 4 - 12. There’s nothing more precious or sacred than our children and part of being a parent or guardian is to teach and empower them with the skills they need to succeed in life and in any situation – good or bad.
      
    This year, tens of thousands of children across the world will become victims of intentional or unintentional injuries; incidents like smoke inhalation, human stampedes, being hit by a car, cuts from broken glass and a parents worst fear, child abduction.
      
    KNOW & GO® was researched, developed, and tested as an important first step to ensuring your child’s safety. KNOW & GO® is a specialized, fun-filled, action packed, safety course designed for children between the ages of 4 and 12. Remember safety is not something we are instinctively born with it's something we must learn no different than riding a bike!
    
    KNOW & GO® Step I
    The first step is designed for ages 4 through 7 to train the audible recognition pattern (hearing) and eye-hand, eye-foot coordination (reflexes) to work together in order to help the child live a safer and more cautious life.
    
    Children are taught in a friendly, safe and fun environment to learn to recognize specific sounds that can lead to unintentional or intentional dangerous situations. By using a unique obstacle course, children are taught to recognize audible sounds and use proper reactionary movement to get out of harms way.

    

    KNOW & GO® Step II
    Child abduction is every parent’s worst nightmare. The second step in the KNOW & GO® program is dedicated to teaching the child ages 8 - 12 to get away from a so called "friendly" stranger or an aggressive abductor.
    
    This thorough course will focus on how to identify a potentially bad person and situation and what steps to take to drive the bad guy away or outsmart him. KNOW & GO® Step II uses an empowering circuit training format with role-playing scenarios that will teach your child how to be aware of their surroundings and what steps to take to become a deterrent from a potentially dangerous situation.
    
    

    All facilities that are licensed to teach the KNOW & GO® program are pre-screened, child friendly, child-proof and provide a safe, fun and injury free learning environment. And yes we can also have a certified KNOW & GO® Child Safety Instructor come to your school or place a business to teach your children right on premises.
    
    Call today to enroll your child in the KNOW & GO® program.

    

    For some unknown reason or just plain bad luck you end up facing an adversary that is looking to inflict harm on you or some one you love, like your child. This is a situation that we all don't like to think about but it happens everyday. What If This Was You?™ Would you know what to do!

    What would you do in the face of adversity? Would you have the confidence to get out of the above situation and get yourself to safety? Tom Patire’s Training For Life® program will teach you the necessary skills and give you the confidence to be your own best defense when something – or someone – goes wrong.

    Training for Life® is the ultimate personal protection course for men and women of all ages. The course is tailored to everyday people, with content and instructions you can learn and adopt regardless of your previous training experience, age, size or gender.

    Empower yourself and gain a higher level of self confidence with this 2-hour empowerment course that will teach you life-saving skills for protection of one's self or the people you love. All courses provide hands-on training with a Tom Patire himself or one of his Certified Master Instructors and are conducted in licensed Training For Life® facilities or at your own in-house facility.