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KNIFE CQB — ALPHA: Close‑Quarters Knife Tactics, Up Close in Atlanta
A focused, instructor-led Knife CQB course in Atlanta teaching knife strategy, tactics and techniques drawn from military, law-enforcement and street‑proven methods.
KNIFE CQB — ALPHA: Close‑Quarters Knife Tactics, Up Close in Atlanta.
KNIFE CQB — ALPHA is a concentrated, instructor‑led program in Atlanta that teaches close‑quarters knife strategy, tactics and techniques. The curriculum is built to help people protect themselves and their families in real‑world settings and is taught by a subject‑matter expert with decades of CQB experience—presented across progressive ALPHA modules that isolate fighting ranges, grips, strikes, locks, anatomical targets and speed/accuracy drills.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A progressive knife syllabus across ALPHA modules
The ALPHA series breaks Knife CQB into focused modules—standup targeting and striking, clinch work, and ground fighting—covering knife types, grips and stance, striking, blocks and parries, arm locks and anatomical targets, and drills to build speed and accuracy.
Street‑proven tactics for protection in everyday settings
The course is taught with a clear real‑world emphasis—situational strategy for the street, in vehicles and at home—using methods described as science, military and street‑proven strategy, tactics and techniques.
Veteran CQB expertise
Instruction comes from a trainer presented as a subject‑matter expert in Close Quarter Combat for more than thirty years, bringing military, law enforcement and civilian perspectives to the material.
What the day feels like
What the training feels like
Expect a compact, high‑intensity session that moves from fundamentals to applied drills: learning knife parts and carry/draw methods, establishing grips and stance, practicing striking and defence patterns, and running combinations and speed drills. The ALPHA structure sequences standup, clinch and ground work so participants can focus on one domain at a time and measure improvements in controlled scenarios.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this training suits — and who it doesn’t.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The course materials emphasize hand‑to‑hand and close‑quarters principles; the program notes that training is designed around empty‑hand tactics even as knife concepts are taught—confirm any specific equipment requirements with the operator before arrival.
Wear clothing appropriate for physical drills; the operator will provide course‑specific guidance prior to the session.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the KNIFE CQB ALPHA course?
Sessions run approximately 1–3 hours, depending on the module and format.
What is the minimum age to attend?
Participants must be 18 years of age or older.
Where do we meet for the course?
Your instructor will contact you with the meeting location prior to the course.
Do I need to bring a knife to class?
The program emphasizes empty‑hand tactics and structured drills; confirm specific equipment guidance with the operator before the session.
Who runs the course?
The course is offered by Trident Tactical Academy in Atlanta.
Is this suitable for beginners?
Yes—content is described as suitable for those new to self‑defense as well as more advanced trainees seeking to improve skills.