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LOCALLY DEVELOPED SEMINAR

Introduction to Combatives

One day with Jay Martin and Chris Magyar, connecting Army Combatives foundations with civilian self-protection.

Close-range hand-control practice during a training session

Jay Martin and Chris Magyar connect Army Combatives foundations with civilian self-protection.

Course details

Explore combatives fundamentals, civilian self-defense, awareness and decision-making with Jay Martin and Chris Magyar. Jay brings his Modern Army Combatives Program background; Chris adds his integrated civilian self-protection approach.

This seminar draws on a format they have taught together at multiple host academies.

What you’ll explore: an introduction to Army Combatives with Jay, civilian self-defense with Chris, and awareness and decision-making in a civilian self-protection context.

Dates & location: TBD. Contact us to discuss a class for your group.

A connected approach

Jay introduces Modern Army Combatives foundations. Chris follows with civilian self-defense, awareness and decision-making. Together, the seminar connects their backgrounds around the needs of civilian students.

A locally developed seminar with Jay Martin and Chris Magyar.

A seminar we’ve taught together

Jay and Chris co-taught Introduction to Combatives at Gulf Coast Jiu-Jitsu / Panther Combatives in Mobile on May 9, 2026, and at Greenville Combatives Academy on August 15, 2026.

Those events provide the foundation for this one-day format. Future dates and venues are TBD.

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