BATON / CLUB CQB — BRAVO: Hard-edged close-quarters baton training in Goodyear

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BATON / CLUB CQB — BRAVO: Hard-edged close-quarters baton training in Goodyear

A private, instructor-led Close Quarters Battle (CQB) baton course teaching baton strategy, tactics and techniques in 1–3 hours for participants 18 and older.

BATON / CLUB CQB — BRAVO: Hard-edged close-quarters baton training in Goodyear.

Duration
Contact operator
Location
Goodyear
Operator
Trident Tactical Academy
Category
Private
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
Published Verified

Batons are for bones — this private CQB course in Goodyear focuses on real-world baton use and empty‑handed close‑range survival, taught with techniques drawn from military, law enforcement and street practice. The curriculum was designed to help you protect yourself and your family in street, vehicle and home scenarios, and is presented by an experienced CQB subject-matter expert.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE TRAINER

Three decades of CQB experience

The course is taught by a trainer described as a subject-matter expert in close quarter combat with more than thirty years of experience across military, law enforcement and civilian contexts.

THE SKILLS

Baton fundamentals through advanced techniques

BRAVO modules cover baton standing, clinching and ground work with focused drills in drawing, striking, blocking, rowing, grab-defense, locks, bars and escapes.

THE CONTEXT

Practical, scenario-driven self-defense

The training emphasizes street- and vehicle-centered applications—takedowns, vehicle extraction, crowd and prisoner control—designed to prepare civilians and operators for stressed, real‑world encounters.

What the day feels like

What the session feels like

Expect compact, high-intensity instruction that moves quickly from fundamental mechanics to applied drills; the BRAVO sequence teaches baton use in standing clinch and ground positions while stressing draws, strikes, blocks, locks and practical escapes for real-world scenarios.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this training is for — and who it isn't.

1
Novice self-defendersA direct, practical entry point for adults new to self-defense who want hands-on baton and empty-hand CQB fundamentals.
2
Aspiring special-operations or SWAT candidatesSuitable for those seeking to improve skills relevant to advanced military/SWAT qualification, as the curriculum aligns with operational CQB principles.
3
Civilians concerned with family protectionDesigned for people wanting practical techniques to defend themselves and loved ones in common urban and vehicle scenarios.
4
Under-18s and medically limited participantsNot appropriate for minors — the course requires participants to be 18 or older and involves physically demanding contact drills.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

Timing & Duration

Sessions run 1–3 hours depending on module selection and private arrangements.

What to Bring

Training emphasizes empty‑handed work; come prepared in athletic clothing and any personal protective gear you ordinarily use. The course centers on baton techniques but is designed around empty‑handed skill development.

Logistics & Meeting

Exact meeting location is provided by your instructor ahead of the course; you will be contacted with meeting details prior to the session.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

What is the minimum age to attend?

Participants must be 18 years or older.

How long does a session last?

Sessions are scheduled for between 1 and 3 hours.

Where do I meet the instructor?

Your instructor will contact you with the meeting location prior to the course.

What skills and topics are covered?

BRAVO modules teach baton standing, clinching and ground techniques, including drawing, striking, blocking, rowing, grab defense, locks, bars, escapes and scenario applications such as vehicle extraction and crowd/prisoner control.

Do I need to bring a baton or special equipment?

The program is designed around empty‑handed skill development; come in athletic clothing and bring any personal protective gear you normally use.

Who operates and teaches the course?

The course is a private CQB baton program presented by an experienced instructor/subject-matter expert affiliated with the operating entity named for the program.